MUSIC MOVEMENT AND MAKATON

MARIA MOON MUSIC ALTERNATIVE AND INFORMAL BRAIN DEVELOPING MUSIC SESSIONS FOR BABIES AND INFANTS UNDER 6 YRS OLD.

A Makaton singing session for children, best suited for toddlers an pre-school

  • Wednesdays 09:00–10:05

St Peter's Church Hinguar Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9AN

(Class takes place in Main Hall)

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Description

A Makaton singing session for children, best suited for toddlers, and preschoolers, is a lively, multisensory experience that combines singing familiar songs and nursery rhymes with Makaton sign language to support communication and language development.

In these sessions, children and their caregivers will:

  • Learn and use simple Makaton signs alongside song lyrics, turning singing into a visual and interactive performance.
  • Engage with music, movement, and signs that enhance understanding and memory by providing additional visual cues.
  • Benefit from increased vocalization, confidence, social interaction, emotional development, and inclusion, especially for children with delayed speech or neurodiverse needs.
  • Use gestures that promote rhythm, timing, and awareness of musical structure, making the experience engaging and supportive of whole-brain learning.

Participants typically enjoy a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone—from pre-verbal children to early talkers—can actively join in, communicate, and build essential language skills through music and signs together.

Why Families Love Us

  • Highly interactive, social sessions with plenty of parent–child participation.
  • Builds confidence, resilience, and school readiness through music.
  • Specialist use of Makaton to support communication development.
  • Safe and professional environment with fully qualified teachers (all staff hold enhanced DBS checks and chaperone licences).

We are on a mission to re‑imagine alternative music education from birth to children under 6 years of age, plus Singing across all ages and abilities.To this end we deliver play based educational and engaging Early Childhood music sessions that actually nurture and grow a Musical Brain.Empowering parents, carers and childminders to harness and introduce Music in the lives of their children from birth, regardless of skill or background. This holistic approach ensures that every child, regardless of their starting point, can access the transformative power of music in a way that respects their individual journey and celebrates their unique identity.​

Lots of FREE parking spaces, a lovely little garden area outside site. Please bring your pram as we have an easy access to the venue

Booking info & prices

BOOK HERE www.mariamoonmusic.com/book

Prices
  • Single Session 1hr: £12.00

Booking info & prices

BOOK HERE www.mariamoonmusic.com/book

Prices
  • Single Session 1hr: £12.00