Boogie Mites

This thoughtful article, from The Peacepath, explores how children experience transitions and why these everyday moments matter so much for emotional wellbeing, confidence and readiness to learn. The importance of routine, connection and sensitive support aligns closely with our work at Boogie Mites, where music, rhythm and movement help children navigate change in a positive and playful way. A great read for parents and early years professionals alike. 🎵💛
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/peacepath-paper-june-edition-transitions-tips-nicola-maria-rose--q4c8e/

Music That Connects Generations

Join Boogie Mites tutors Tasha and Liv in this exclusive webinar, to discover how music can bridge the gap between generations, encouraging empathy, communication, and fun. Liv shares the joy and connection created during our recent intergenerational project between Kiddi Caru Whiteley and Hamble Heights Care Home. Tasha will then share two Boogie Mites songs that you can use within your own settings.

INTERGENERATIONAL MUSIC-MAKING
🗓️ Monday 15th June
⏰ 7:00 PM (UK time)
📍 Live on Zoom (With recording available from 17th – 24th June)
👉 Book your place: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/intergenerational-music-making/

Get down and boogie!!!

Energy levels went through the roof! Boogie Mites had everyone singing, clapping, and moving, showing just how powerful music can be in supporting learning and wellbeing. The involvement was amazing and the smiles said it all.

School Readiness Starts with Active Attention.
Before children can access learning, they need to engage with it.

At Boogie Mites, A stands for Active Attention.
Music draws children in and keeps them involved.

Through music, children practise:
🎵 Listening and responding
🎵 Following simple instructions
🎵 Staying engaged in a shared task

These are the foundations of classroom readiness.
Are your children practising active attention through music each day?

Research shows us that regular music and movement activities are the best way to hone all of those important developmental skills, and lay strong foundations ready for school; Boogie Mites School Ready Music Programme is the perfect way to effortlessly bring this into your setting, in a fun and joyful way. Find out more: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/school-ready-training-package/

As we approach the final stretch of summer term, we know that many settings and families are busy preparing their children for the next big leap into primary school. This time of transition can feel daunting, with many wondering if their children are ready for all the changes that are afoot; however, we also know that regular music and movement activities are the best way to hone all of those important developmental skills, and lay strong foundations ready for school.

Take a look at our blog for ideas for making school transition fun, joyful and exciting: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/making-the-transition-to-school-fun/

Starting primary school is a big step for little ones and their parents too! Taking time to do activities together around this transition helps children feel secure, confident, and excited.

Why not share the following information with the parents in your setting, so that they can continue helping their children transition to primary school over the summer break, using music as a powerful and joyful vehicle? ⬇️

No Instruments? No Problem!
Who says you need fancy instruments to make music? We love following the Boogie Mites ethos of using homemade shakers, dancing scarves, wooden spoons and teddies - anything that gets you moving and boogie-ing together!
When parents get involved, children pay more attention, feel more confident, and build stronger brains, ready for school and life.
Try it at home with help from Boogie Mites’ low-cost Parent Packs full of music, actions and fun!
Browse the Boogie Mites Parent Packs today: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/product-category/parent-music-resources/

Our May webinar recording is still available UNTIL WEDNESDAY, and this one truly is a MUST SEE!
"Music and SEND: Early Identification" - presented in collaboration with Emma Pinnock, founder of Essential Education Group, was a fascinating insight into:
• What early identification is (and what it isn’t)
• Why neuroplasticity matters in the early years
• How music and rhythm can support both insight and intervention
Plus we shared two Boogie Mites original songs that you can use within your setting.

If your setting is a Boogie Mites webinar subscriber you will find the recording added to the "webinars" tab of your Customer Hub account.
If you're a nursery group please encourage your teams to schedule time to watch this CPD webinar over the next few days.
For those without a subscription, you can click the following link to buy an ad-hoc session pass: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/music-and-send/

Have you seen our blog about "Neuroplasticity and SEND Early Identification"?
Read it now to find out how early support can help children and young people thrive through music, movement and connection.
READ HERE: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/neuroplasticity-and-send-early-identification/

And don't forget - the recording of our "Music and Send: Early Identification" webinar is still available to watch until Weds 27th May! Simply head to your "webinars" tab of Customer Hub if you're a subscriber, or follow this link to purchase access: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/music-and-send/

Our May webinar recording is now available, and this one truly is a MUST SEE!

"Music and SEND: Early Identification" - presented in collaboration with Emma Pinnock, founder of Essential Education Group, was a fascinating insight into:
• What early identification is (and what it isn’t)
• Why neuroplasticity matters in the early years
• How music and rhythm can support both insight and intervention
Plus we shared two Boogie Mites original songs that you can use within your setting.

If your setting is a Boogie Mites webinar subscriber you will have the recording added to the "webinars" tab of your Customer Hub account today.
If you're a nursery group please encourage your teams to schedule time to watch this CPD webinar over the next week.

For those without a subscription, you can click the following link to buy an ad-hoc session pass: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/music-and-send/

JOIN US TONIGHT!

Music creates structure, repetition and engagement; all essential for supporting children with SEND to learn and thrive.
But early identification isn’t about labelling children, it’s about understanding them.
Join us on Monday 18th May for our themed webinar, where we will be joined by SEND specialist and founder of Essential Education Group, Emma Pinnock.

This session will unpack:
• Why one-off assessments aren’t enough
• How observation over time builds a clearer picture
• The role of environment, repetition, and experience

Plus, how music can become part of both identification and intervention, with two original Boogie Mites songs that you can use within your setting.

MUSIC & SEND: Early Intervention
📅 Monday 18th May 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:15pm BST
🎥 Recording available for 1 week
🔗 Book now: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/music-and-send/
Or register via your Customer Hub account