The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.

Music is key to early childhood development and contributes to socialisation, speaking, motor skills and more. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Making Music is packed full of fun and accessible ideas for singing, creating instruments from recycled materials, exploring sounds and making music together.

From making maracas, tambourines and rainsticks in the music workshop to beatboxing, singing, stomping and even writing rhythms, every activity uses easy-to-source equipment or no equipment at all. Whether you're a specialist music teacher or a non-specialist looking for inspiration, this book is perfect for anyone looking to put the magic back into music in their Early Years setting. Written by Early Years expert Judith Harries, all ideas include step-by-step instructions, tips to understand music terminology and suggestions for further development.

Judith Harries has taught music and drama, as well as other subjects, at primary schools and nurseries for over 25 years. Prior to this, she worked in a nursery as an assistant headteacher for a decade. Judith writes articles on all EYFS curriculum areas for Scholastic, Early Years Educator, Teach Early Years and Teach Primary. She is the author of 50 Fantastic Ideas for Circle Time and 50 Fantastic Ideas Inspired by Famous Artists, which was Highly Commended at the Creative Play Awards 2019.

Series Editor Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a leading educational consultant specialising in the education of children in the Early Years. Before taking up consultancy full-time, Alistair was head teacher of a very successful three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. Alistair is now the proud owner of ABC Does (abcdoes.com). Alistair's bestselling books include Best Practice in the Early Years, Continuous Provision, Continuous Provision: The Skills, Getting Ready to Write and From Vacant to Engaged.