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Make plans over time for one of the most important areas of a setting's provision with this advice from Jane Drake To explore sound and music actively and to develop individual responses to what they feel and hear, children need to have continuous access to appropriate resources. Through long-term planning of children's learning in a music and sound area, practitioners can ensure that they are offering all children a range of opportunities and high-quality experiences on a daily basis.

To explore sound and music actively and to develop individual responses to what they feel and hear, children need to have continuous access to appropriate resources. Through long-term planning of children's learning in a music and sound area, practitioners can ensure that they are offering all children a range of opportunities and high-quality experiences on a daily basis.

Possible learning experiences In addition to the obvious focus on music, this area offers rich opportunities for exploring early phonics, as children begin to listen attentively to and distinguish between sounds. Here, children can:

* explore their own voice

* listen and respond to music

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