“I wrote down some new songs to me but as you was talking I found myself thinking of all the different songs we use daily and how we could use them .
The short demonstrations were really good just enough to point you in the right direction of how to use it with the children .

Made me realise just how many different benefits there are to using them and in my head was really thinking of a lot of children whom would benefit in different ways.
I in particular work with children with sen so some really good ideas here and some really simple .”

Zoe

“Lots of great ideas to use in the future”

Tina

“The training has broadened my ideas and has boosted my confidence to use the lycra parachute and friendship ring.”

Sandra

“Loved the ideas relating to putting the music into actions using the resources and song ideas and download links”

Victoria Sharkey

Vicki's Childminding

“I have a friendship ring, lycra square and a parachute. I enjoyed finding out different ways that I could use them and focus on music.”

Susan Lloyd

Early Years Teacher

“I enjoyed finding out how to extend parachute and Lycra play, as I seem to do the same activities, and I will be making a friendship ring as another resource to extend learning.”

Susan Holmes

Clober Early Years Centre

“I found useful all the different uses for the parachute Lycra and friendship ring and how to put this into practice.”

Lynn McNeish

Early years practitioner

“I liked the demonstrations and I liked learning new songs to sing to my nursery children.”

Courtney Ryan

Nursery Practitioner

“I liked the very organised way everything was set out and supported with downloads and music links etc.
I found the ideas very inspiring and am looking forward to putting them into practice.”

Hannah Frith

“The training has given me lots of ideas to try with the children I care for. I already had a parachute but never used it with the children. I have printed off the ducks and kites and ordered a friendship ring. I am really looking forward to incorporating this training into my day to day activities with all the children. Thankyou”

Val Taylor

Val's Childminding Service

“Some great song ideas and listening activities”

Alison

“Found it beneficial as it enhanced my knowledge with new ideas when using the parachute. I had heard of a friendship ring before but wasn't sure what activities to do with it. So i'm gonna be investing in one for my workplace. Provided me with lots of new ideas and broaden my knowledge on how beneficial these experiences are.”

Allana

“Lots of great ideas. Off to buy some material and elastic to make a friendship ring!”

Paulajsy

“Enjoyed: "Ideas with the Lycra and friendship ring. We already use a parachute but it was really good to see the use of Lycra and friendship ring.”

Mandy Davies

“I'd never heard of a friendship ring and have now invested in one to use alongside the parachute in our setting. Liked the variety of songs and rhymes too.”

Kirsty Robinson

Little Robins Childminding

“I have loved the new ideas for songs and movements to do with the parachute, friendship ring, and lycra. We have a parachute at our setting and have a few ideas but felt quite limited with what to do with it. This training has extended my ideas and given me the confidence to think a little more outside the box with songs and rhymes that we enjoy in the setting also.”

Kelly Hidalgo

“I have done previous in depth training a number of years ago and we use these resources on a regular basis, but it was nice to hear about a couple of new ways we could use familiar songs on the lycra. i have never heard the version of somewhere over the rainbow and i know my two yr olds (many with special needs) will love that as a relaxation/calming activity with scarves or voile. the links to all the amazing benefits of these types of activities will be really useful to share with parents on our videos.”

Tracey

Krafty Kids

“Fantastic course!”

Danielle

“I enjoyed it thoroughly. Especially the number of different songs that we can do between the three equipment pieces”

Dharmita

“I found the training very informative. It contained lots of ideas and good resources.”

Elizabeth

“Lots of ideas.
Love the song choices and all the different ways it can teach skills to the children”

Sarah

“Lots of ideas which I hope to implement to help the children develop focus, listening skills and foster teamwork. Also like the opportunities to relax and have fun!”

Jennifer Little

Moy Regional PS

“Really easy to follow and understand.
lots of great resources to take away and try”

Melanie Endell

Heycroft primary school

“I was brought a parachute a couple of years ago and never used it, it sat in the box., on my shelf. After doing this training I use it all the time, in fact I now have 3.
I have also made several friendship rings and have stretchy material.
I would never have used these resources without this training. Thank you”

Deb Williams

(in Perth Australia)

“It was great to get some different ideas to use in classes.”

Emma Harrison-Kemp

Happy Hands Club

“This training was fantastic! I have just started my own baby and toddler classes but lacked confidence with introducing lycra/ parachutes/ friendship rings but this has given me lots to think about in terms of how to incorporate them in my storytelling sessions, thank you!!”

Hayley

“All very useful and practical. Easy ways to implement these ideas with the children.
Good to get back to thinking about using simple & basic elements of music with the children in an engaging & fun way”

Andrea

“i like the short videos as its easy to learn and understand. It can be picked up at any point so i like the flexi learning aspect”

Monica Claire

Gentle Tots

“The course gave me lots of great ideas to use in my setting and it was helpful that it showed clear links to the areas of learning and characteristics of effective learning. The videos were informative and not too long and the pdfs will be very useful.”

Abby R

“I liked hearing different rhymes that could be used. I will be borrowing some of these!”

Mrs J Fewster

Whitkirk Primary School

“it was very useful, a lot of creative ideas.”

Olivia Houlden-Banks

Dovecote Preschool

“Really simple ideas to enhance the children's learning. Can't wait to get started!”

Sandra

Annie's Nursery, Insch

“Hi Anne, I found the program to be so inspiring and most useful. I particularly liked that you included lots of specific songs to use. I cannot wait to try these out. I am teaching Music to 5-6 year olds (in Australia) and this has given me so many ideas that they will love.”

Penny Ivory

Primary school teacher

“I particularly enjoyed learning some new songs and have purchased the friendship ring which is hugely popular with the children.”

Bonita Griffiths

Chatterbox Pre-School

“I now feel that I have a bank of ideas to use with the children. It was especially helpful to see each activity demonstrated by Anne. I hadn’t really thought about using the parachute/Lyrca as props before nor using the parachute to play with sounds. It’s given me many ideas, thank you.”

Amie

“I really enjoyed finding out about how to use the 3 different pieces in lots of different ways, and the various tunes you can incorporate in to using them.”

Tanya Norris

TLC childminding

“It was great to see how songs we sing everyday could also be used with the parachute/lycra/friendship ring.”

Chloe M

“I enjoyed all the training, and has given me confidence to use it in many lessons as I teach special needs children.”

Menna

Maes Ebbw school.

“Really easy to follow and understand.
lots of great resources to take away and try”

Melanie Endell

Heycroft primary school

“I found it all very useful, knowing that there are specific learning characteristics to using the three props not just for fun. And how you’ve incorporated the Eyfs points in the sections!”

Sarah

Lil beatz dance school

“I loved the new ideas for different songs and activities. Lots to engage children of different ages and abilities.”

Cheryl Williams

Early support SEN & Inclusion team.

“In response to, what did you enjoy/like/find useful... about the training?
"All of it. It is important for me to respond to the children's interactions and this helps to know what to do and how to extend that.”

Ruth Ruston

Autism Early Support

“So very practical, was able to get so many new ideas and open up my mind as to a million ways I can use these resources within our current program.”

Jackie

“I absolutely LOVED this training. I have always had a parachute and friendship ring (Giant Scrunchy) in my settings but I definitely needed some fresh ideas and suggestions.
This training material was extremely well organised, easy to follow and the videos were all great.
The printable training booklet was really useful and having everything referenced throughout was an added bonus.
Thank you for providing such an inspirational training course!”

Cathy Lea

Tithe Barn Preschool

“Gave me fresh ideas on how to use them.
I struggle sometimes to keep my lessons exciting for the PMLD children in my class”

Jo Swanson

“I loved the instrumental pieces of music. I think it’s great to introduce children to different genres. I wouldn’t have thought of those without this training.”

Samantha Robinson

“great to have a range of songs to use rather than the ones we use time and time again”

Sarah Barker

Tender Years

“Thank you for the great easy to follow training. i've never heard of or seen a friendship ring being used so this was a great introduction and something i am going to invest in. I found the videos informative and learnt some new rhymes/ songs to use with the parachute.

i think its a great training programme with lots of useful practical ideas.”

Lucy

Private nanny

“I enjoyed learning new songs to use with the parachute, lycra and friendship ring. It is interesting to know and understand the theory behind these resources.”

A.Darcy

Hope School

“I've got lots of great ideas that I will use in my preschool settings. It was great having the videos demonstrating the different equipment and the songs to sing.

A lovely training course, easy to follow, with lots of great ideas.”

Andi Bridgmount

Early Years Practitioner

“I found the training so useful! I am a nursery teacher and have just finished my 1st year teaching nursery. Previously, I taught children between 5 and 9 years old, so I didn't use the parachute or lycra as often. I am always wanting to develop my knowledge further and find out ways to help develop the children's skills and this training has just been fantastic for me! I had never heard of a friendship ring before, but will definitely be investing in one after this. I have taken so many ideas from this and I love how you can incorporate many songs and rhymes into these items, such as Old MacDonald and 5 Little Ducks. I have both 2, 3 and 4 year olds next year, so these ideas will be great to do in little groups. Thank you so much.”

Niamh

St. Patrick's Nursery

“In response to what did you enjoy/like/find useful... about the training? "All the different ideas to use with a resource that I already have.
All lovely."”

Sophie Corr

Rugby School Thailand

“I really enjoyed all the demonstrations, so many great ideas.”

Jackie

“I have around 3/4 songs and games that I’ve used. But you have shown me to use more on songs/music and even story/ imagination. Thank you”

Diane husband

PK PRE SCHOOL

“I enjoyed finding out what props worked best with each of the songs I sing at nursery.
It gives older nursery rhymes a modern twist.”

Hannah Burch

Worcester Early Years Centre

“I have really enjoyed this training and has given me lots of new ideas and made me think about what we already do and how I can incorporate the songs we already do by using a parachute or friendship ring to enhance a song.
I will definitely be using some of the ideas given in this training”

Gill

“I found the length of the videos perfect.
Easy to adapt the information for use in my setting.
Can start it right away with the children!
Real-life examples of how to adapt, like the crocodile puppet for Row row row your boat.
Understanding the heartbeat of music / what we sing.

Well-thought-out training. It inspired me to carry out what I had learnt.”

Hazel

Early Years Practitioner

“Thank you so much for the training. It's giving me more ideas about how to use the parachute and open up a new word about lycra and friendship ring.

Great content all in all. Thank you again”

Ildi

“I found the training useful on how I can make the music lessons for my SEND EYFS children more practical and engaging through the use of props, and using the parachute, lycra and friendship ring in various ways.”

Louise

SEND / EYFS teacher

“I loved hearing the songs, I have used parachutes on and off over my 23 years in Early years and haven't really thought about using them along nursery rhymes.
The training has sparked lots of ideas that I can't wait to put into our planning. A few of our children are quiet and reserved and hopefully these activities will encourage them to participate and build their confidence. Thank you so much!”

Debbie Myers

Sparkling Minds Pre-School & Day Nursery

“This parachute course for children is fantastic! The content is well-structured, engaging, and perfect for young children. Everything is easy to follow, making it simple and fun to understand and enjoy. A great way to introduce this in a way that really sticks!”

Kelly Murray

The Baby Whisperer

“
Most useful was thinking about different types of music and how the elements of each piece can be used with the resources”

Heidi Udall

Acorn Early Years

“I liked learning about different songs that can be useful in different ways
Learning about the specific benefits of parachutes, Lycra and friendship rings
Thinking about how these can be used to promote listening and emotions”

Charlotte Morcom

Growing and Learning

“I have a parachute that we use regularly but seem to sing the same songs over again. I have enjoyed this training learning new songs, rhymes and actions and also different ways to use our lycra including just instrumental music too. We will now be able to add some of these ideas into our planning, e.g on our pirate day and under the sea week.
I now just need to source a friendship ring too.”

Miss Sharon

Stone Cross Pre School

“I enjoyed this training as it gave me some great simple ideas on how to use these props to create fun enjoyable music group activities indoors and out doors.
I have done another of your courses before and like how you break them up into sections, link it with the curriculum. Your videos are short and easy to understand.”

Joanne Sinclair

“I really enjoyed the training and getting new ideas. I have used all three pieces of equipment in many settings but I think sometimes your practice gets a bit stale so was good to get new ideas and ways of using them the beat/pulse section was something new to me cannot wait to use these things with my children.”

Debbie

Cooperative Play and Learn

“Loved the ideas with lycra and ring and the different songs.
Great course with very helpful downloads.”

Fran Rushworth

Calderdale Libraries