About Sticks and Songs
More Nature, More Music and More Play!
Sticks and Songs was founded out of seeing the benefits of educating young children in the natural environment, where they are free to play, explore and experiment.
Influenced by the educational work of Orff, Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Montessori and Froebel, Sticks & Songs has carefully crafted programs that are engaging, playful and creative.
Engage in learning with your child through the wonders of nature and the joy of music, with the guidance of an experienced educator to facilitate learning.
About Me
Hi! My name is Yvonne. I am an early childhood teacher, with university degrees in Music, Music Therapy and Early Childhood Education. I have worked for over 20 years as a Music Teacher, Music Therapist and a Specialist Classroom Teacher. I am passionate about children having the opportunity to learn through the joy of music and the natural environment.
Sticks and Songs Philosophy
Children learn the most when they feel safe and regulated, and have the freedom to play and explore the world around them. Time in nature, play and music all provide incredible opportunities for children to learn, but so much more than that. Nature, Music and Play are all closely linked to positive brain development, emotional regulation and building nurturing relationships with others and our environment.
Today's children need more emotional regulation, sensory processing and technology free learning experiences than they ever have before. Learning with nature, music and play at the heart of what we do can address these needs, whilst having the time of our lives!! Join the movement for more nature, more music and more play TODAY!
Bookings
TERM 2 TUESDAY Nature Playgroup - 5 WEEK BLOCK
*MOGGIL CREEK, KENMORE*
Join us for a 5 WEEK BLOCK and SAVE 20%
A nature and music based playgroup session, set in the wonderful natural surrounds of Moggil Creek, Kenmore. A weekly 2 hour playgroup for 2-6 year olds, 9:30am-11:30am, and includes sensory play, nature walk, music, story time and nature based craft activities.
Book up to 4 children between the ages of 2-5. Babes in arms are welcome.
$25 per child (Siblings aged 2-6 add $10 per child, sibling babes in arms no cost)
Limited tickets available, so get in early to BOOK!
TERM 2 TUESDAY Nature Playgroup - Casual Session
*MOGGIL CREEK, KENMORE*
Come and join us for a nature and music based playgroup session, set in the wonderful natural surrounds of Moggil Creek, Kenmore. A weekly 2 hour playgroup for 2-6 year olds, 9:30am-11:30am, and includes sensory play, nature walk, music, story time and nature based craft activities.
Book up to 4 children between the ages of 2-5. Babes in arms are welcome.
$25 per child (Siblings aged 2-6 add $10 per child, sibling babes in arms no cost)
Limited tickets available, so get in early to BOOK!
Adventure Club Holiday Program
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Half Day Adventure Club style workshops for Primary School aged children, set in the wonderful natural surrounds of Nosworthy Park, Corinda.
Activities include Bushwalking, Shelter Building, Wood Whittling, Nature Craft and relaxed 'free play' sessions including: music exploration, painting & construction.
EARLY BIRD 10% DISCOUNT CODE: EARLYBIRD10
MULTIPLE BOOKING 15% DISCOUNT CODE: MULTI15
Incursions
Kindergartens and Early Learning Centres
Interested in booking an incursion for your centre? Connect deeper with music and the natural world during a fun filled group session, and gain some inspiration for utilising music and natural elements within your own education programs.
Each 45min session includes singing, dancing, instrument playing, and a nature craft activity, and can include up to 22 children.
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Acknowledgement Of Country
Sticks and Songs Acknowledges the Yuggera and the Turrbal Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we learn and play.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on these lands.