Illustration by Caroline Blunt Over the last 17 years Alison has developed a unique approach with Early Years children, their adults and guest musicians together, considering them to be a truly inspiring combination of people. Intergenerational activities and guest musicians are two particular features of her work - sessions where parents, carers, grandparents and staff have the opportunity to participate together and sessions in which fabulous guest performers from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds are enabled to share their music and culture with Early Years children and their adults. Alchemy Early Years works nationally and internationally facilitating workshops, participatory performances and Professional Development Training in Early Years settings, performance venues, community centres, schools, parks, libraries and festivals. Alison is an invited member of LEYMLN (London Early Years Music Leader Network). Fun, imaginative and multicultural, the workshops and participatory performances are full of creative learning opportunities. Sessions aim to spark children’s imagination, develop expressive communication (verbal and non-verbal) and social skills within a supportive and safe environment. A one-off visit or a series of sessions aims to: Engage children and their adults together in creative activities Boost confidence and self-esteem Enhance emotional, mental and physical well-being Encourage creative movement skills Increase listening skills Support language and communication skills Foster social skills Nurture musical development Develop the singing voice Celebrate a multicultural and traditional song repertoire Promote creative use of percussion instruments Inspire creative storytelling Workshops and performances are all informed by a thorough knowledge of the EYFS. Sessions can be especially designed to support topics, or you can simply enjoy whatever is cooked up for you. APPLE SHOW RECENT PROJECTS CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS ARTIST EDUCATOR EARLY YEARS MUSIC RESOURCES WORKSHOP GALLERY Winifred Enid Blunt For details of workshop, performance and training fees please contact Alison