In the final article of this series, Boogie Mites’ Sue Newman talks about how to bring communities together through music

 

Music is a wonderful way to help us celebrate Christmas together in our family, nursery and community groups. And as we know at Boogie Mites, when people get together, the joy is multiplied when we start singing and dancing. Smiles break out, people are more animated, and suddenly there is a lot more human connection.

We use music and dance at all sorts of social functions and celebrations including church, weddings, parties and football matches, and there is actually a very good reason for this. Music-making together has been proven to create important social bonds and encourages positive emotions in those who take part.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Unlimited access to news and opinion

  • Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here