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Small Songs for Special Hearts: Nature’s Wonders
Overview
Programme IDAEP0321246
Programme TypeWorkshops
Recommended Size 6 - 12
Language English, Mandarin, Malay
Programme Format On-site
Cost $380.00 Per session
Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Music - Traditional Chinese, World Music, Singapore/Heritage/Xinyao, Percussion, Vocal/A cappella, Traditional Malay
Student Profile SPED
Duration
Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre Literary Arts - Publishing, Performance Poetry/Spoken Word
Venue (where applicable)
Showcase
Programme Synopsis “Small Songs for Special Hearts: Nature’s Wonders” is a 6-session inclusive music and movement programme for SPED learners. Each session invites students to explore nature through simple songs, rhythms, stories, and sensory experiences. Students enjoy themes like weather, plants, small animals, birds, and the night sky. Visual aids and sensory props help make each activity clear, engaging, and accessible for all learners. Sessions follow a predictable structure to support comfort and confidence. Activities are adapted so every child can join in - through movement, gesture, vocal sounds, assistive devices, or quiet participation. The programme encourages joyful interaction, turn-taking, and shared music-making. The final session brings everyone together in a gentle celebration of the music they enjoyed. Created by an experienced SPED and early childhood music educator, Nature’s Wonders offers a warm, inclusive space for every child to enjoy music in their own way.
Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture, Acquire Skills & Knowledge, Articulate Thoughts & Ideas
Point of Emphasis Not applicable
Lesson Goal #1 Engage in multisensory music play through singing, rhythm, melody, and instruments inspired by nature-themed experiences.
Lesson Goal #2 Empower every voice by singing names, nurturing confidence and community in diverse groups.
Lesson Goal #3 Enhance sensory and nature awareness through multisensory music experiences tied to flowers, animals, and weather.
Visualiser
Projector and screen for slides. -Support teachers: Depending on the needs of the students, multiple support teachers are needed. For high needs, low mobility students, 1-1 support needed. -Communication boards, charts, AAC for individual students
The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to
encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote
arts appreciation amongst students.
Each year, all MOE schools and ITE Colleges may opt-in to
receive the Arts Grant. Schools may use the grant to subsidise the purchase of
programmes under the NAC-AEP and for the Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS).
All approved programmes are listed on the NAC-AEP
Directory and come with a valid Letter of
Eligibility.
To purchase this programme, contact the representative
listed on the Programme Detail Page and make contractual arrangements directly
with the programme provider.
Please ensure that a valid Letter of Eligibility (LOE) is
obtained. Note that MOE procurement guidelines apply.
Payment should be made directly to the programme
provider. Claims for the Arts Grant should be made via IFAAS and in accordance
to Grant Guidelines.
Programme providers are
permitted to make changes to the following aspects of an NAC-AEP, according to
the school’s needs:
- Programme duration, including no. of sessions
- Cost of programme
- Class size
Under the above conditions,
schools can make claims based on revised programme costs using the same
Programme ID listed on the Letter of Eligibility (LOE).
The following changes
are not permitted when customising programmes:
- Changes to content
- Inclusion of non-approved instructor(s)
Offered by:
Small Songs Studio
Small Songs Studio creates warm, inclusive music experiences for preschoolers and for students with special needs. Through playful songs, movement, and stories, we support confidence, creativity, motor skills, and social connection in a joyful and caring environment.
Contact
Jane Lau 96537847 smallsongsstudio@gmail.com
This programme has not been reviewed