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INCURSION PROGRMAS FOR KIDS
SPORTS MUSIC YOGA GYMNASTICS
MUSIC PROGRAM
What Happens in a Mini Monstars Incursion?
Children don’t just listen; they participate, create, and lead. Our early learning music sessions include:
🎵 Body Percussion & Rhythm Games – Build coordination and listening skills.
🧠 Memory Songs & Listening Activities – Strengthen auditory processing and focus.
🥁 Rhythm & Melody Instruments – Hands-on exploration of real instruments.
🎭 Drama, Movement & Musical Storytelling – Inspire imagination and language development.
🎶 Games, Dances & Music Appreciation – Foster joy, social connection, and cultural awareness.
Looking for the best music incursions for early learning centres in Australia? Mini Monstars Music delivers research-backed, high-energy programs designed specifically for children aged 0–6 years. Our incursions go beyond traditional kindergarten music; blending singing, dancing, instrument play, and musical storytelling to spark imagination, creativity, and joy.
Why Mini Monstars is the First Choice in Early Childhood Music Incursions:
Mini Monstars is more than a music program, we are an early learning partner. Our sessions are intentionally designed to align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) , reinforcing why we are the trusted choice for educators across Australia.
Our incursions actively support EYLF Learning Outcomes, including:
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developing a strong sense of identity through self-expression and performance.
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connecting with others through group rhythm games and collaborative music-making.
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enhancing wellbeing and motor coordination through movement, dancing, and body percussion.
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building confident and involved learners by exploring instruments, memory songs, and musical storytelling.
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developing effective communication skills through listening activities, vocal play, and music appreciation.
We directly support the AEDC domains that set children up for lifelong success:
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Physical Health & Wellbeing: Gross and fine motor development through instrument play and dance.
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Social Competence: Turn-taking, group participation, and peer connection.
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Emotional Maturity: Building confidence, resilience, and self-regulation.
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Language & Cognitive Skills: Enhancing memory, auditory discrimination, and vocabulary through song.
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Communication & General Knowledge: Exploring musical concepts and cultural appreciation.
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By integrating these frameworks, Mini Monstars ensures your childcare incursion is not only fun, but also deeply meaningful and outcomes-focused.
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH through stretching, and COORDINATION with our WARM UP SONG. They will practice PAUSING/BALANCE with our HOT POTATO game and explore TEMPO with dancing rainbow streamers. We will focus on the SHAKER, how to use, the fundamentals while learning RHYTHM and TEMPO. We will then progress the childrens skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder. Each activity builds a strong musical foundation while keeping children engaged and active.
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH through stretching, and COORDINATION with our DISCO WORKOUT song. They will learn about different INSTRUMENT SOUNDS with our MONSTAR ROCK game and explore TEMPO with out FAST PACED EXERCISE DANCE game. We will focus on the TAMBOURINE, how to use, the fundamentals while learning RHYTHM, TEMPO and BEATS. We will also focus on learning PATIENTS. We will then progress the childrens skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder.
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH through stretching, and BALANCE with our BEAN BAGS. They will learn about different INSTRUMENT SOUNDS with our MONSTAR ROCK game and explore MOVEMENT with our FAST PACED WARM UP game. We will focus on the XYLOPHONE, how to use, and the fundamentals while learning RHYTHM, PITCH, COLOURS and COORDINATION. We will also focus on our MEMORY while incorporating DANCE and music more!
In this lesson block the children will learn MOVEMENT/ BALANCE with our BEAN BAGS. They will learn about RHYTHM and TIMING with our RHYTHM CIRCLE game while building up their CONFIDENCE. We will focus on the RHYTHM STICKS ,how to use them, and the fundamentals while learning BEATS, RHYTHM and TEMPO. We will also focus on our PATIENCE while incorporating DANCE. We will then progress the children's skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder.
In this lesson block the children will learn TEMPO with our WARM UP GAMES.They will learn about RHYTHM and TIMING with our RHYTHM CIRCLE and also learn all about the UKULELE. We will focus on the TRIANGLE, how to hold, and the fundamentals while learning BEATS, MUTING and RYHTHM. We will also focus on our TEAM WORK skills while incorporating DANCE, PATIENCE and COORDINATION and much more!
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH through stretching, and MOVEMENT and MINDFULNESS with our OCEAN ADVENTURE. They will learn about COUNTING and NUMBERS with our EXERCISE NUMERS GAME. We will focus on the UKULELE, how to hold, and the fundamentals while learning STRUMMING, MUTING and STRINGS. We will also focus on our RHYTHM, TEMPO and COORDINATION. We will then progress the children's skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder.
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH through stretching, and MOVEMENT/ BALANCE with our Be Still Like A Statue (Warm Up Song). They will learn about PERCUSSION with our bodies and bean bags. We will focus on the TIME SIGNATURES, with and without music. We will use a variety of instruments at ones to create a BIG BAND. We will also focus on our RHYTHM while incorporating DANCE. We will then progress the children's skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder.
This lesson block introduces children to musical genres, and creative movement through a fun and active music journey. Children warm up their voices with pitch stretching exercises, explore rhythm using watermelon bean bags, and learn how different genres sound and feel. They practice tambourine shaking with control before putting their skills into a lively tambourine dance. The session finishes with group genre dance party to boost confidence, expression, and musical understanding.
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH through VOICE using animal noises, and MOVEMENT/ BALANCE with our BEAN BAGS. They will learn about BEATS with our BODY PERCUSSION and RHYTHM STICKS. We will focus on TIME SIGNATURES ,how it works, and the fundamentals while still incorporating TEMPO and RHYHTM. We will then progress the childrens skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder. Each activity builds a strong musical foundation while keeping children engaged and active.
In this lesson block the children will learn PITCH stretching through movement and voice. They will learn all about DYNAMICS and MUTING and they apply in music. We will focus on the TRIANGLE, how to hold, and the fundamentals while learning DYNAMICS, MUTING, BEATS and RYHTHM. We will use our DANCE streamers to progress skills in TEAM WORK/ STOTY TELLING and CREATIVITY. We will then progress the children's skills as the weeks go on making games and patterns harder.
In this lesson block the children will learn the UKULELE FRETBOARD through fun games and activities. They will also learn the C CHORD, explore STRING NAMES and practice STRUMMING PATTERNS to build their playing confidence. We will focus on MEMORY SKILLS as well as introduce the FIRST DANCE MOVE (THE BOOGIE) for our end of year performance. As the weeks progress, the childrens's skills will continue to grow with new challenges and patterns added.
In our new 3 week block we will learn the drums. The children will practice the kick using castanets, build coordination by playing the kick/snare (tambourine and drumstick), hi-hat (shaker), and cymbals (bells). We'll also focus on understanding time signatures and bars, particularly 4/4, to help them play in time and with confidence. We will also focus on our RHYTHM while incorporating DANCE. We will also incorporate 'The Box Step into our end of year performance.
In this lesson block, the children will explore MELOVY and HARMONY using their voices and xylophones. They will learn how sounds work together to create music, playing simple songs and patterns on the xylophone to build their understanding of musical layers. We will also focus on TEAMWORK through group music making activities, encouraging children to listen and play in harmony with one another. Alongside this, we will continue learning a new dance move "The Windmill".
In this next block, children will explore pitch through balance and movement while learning about song structure verse, chorus, bridge, and big final chorus. Using rhythm sticks, we'll play along with music to develop tempo, rhythm, and timing. Children will also experiment with timbre, creating and exploring different sounds with their instruments. We'll finish by reviewing our past dance moves and adding a new one, "The Slide and Step" for our end of year performance.
This is the final block of the year for our Mini Monstars Music Program. We focus on Creative Expression, bringing together everything the children have learned across the year. Sessions begin with listening skills and warm ups, then move in to fun music challenges that explore pitch, tempo, rhythm, muting, and dynamics. Children get hands on with a wide mix of instruments, create their own sounds, work as a team in group jams, and practice expressive movement and dance routines.