The Groovy Little Movers programme

What is the programme?

Groovy Little Movers recognises that the 3 prime areas of Physical Development, Communication and Language and Personal, Social and Emotional Development are closely intertwined and lay the foundation for learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our programme includes many of the 4 specific areas of Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. These links can be seen on our song list curriculum document on the button below.

Our medium term plans show our Intent and Implementation in each prime area, for each half term, sequentially progressing term by term to fulfil the early learning goals. Our programme has been created to support the Speech and Language Toolkit, WellComm and follows the guidance in Development Matters. It promotes British values and incorporates the use of Makaton signs.

Music and song list curriculum

Medium Term Plan Example

Happy and secure children are better learners!

How does it work?

Each half term you will have access to:

Medium term plans for the 3 prime areas

Weekly lesson plans

Training videos

Makaton signs

Original music and songs (with lyrics) and curriculum links

Looking at the half term plans, our Groovy Little Movers' consultant will support you to embed our programme into your setting. We will consider your context and cohort of children, looking at children with SEND and EAL and children's PSED needs and next steps.

What will be the impact?

Let's ask the staff to tell us....

This programme is especially impactful for our EAL pupils. Their limited language is hugely developed by the cleverly written songs which reinforce the meaning and context of vocabulary through the movement and actions. Their participation is wonderful to see and they clearly love being part of a group experience.

Tina / Teaching Assistant

This is a fantastic programme to improve children’s listening skills and their ability to follow instructions, attend and focus. It is highly adaptable for children with additional needs and they make significant progress in personal, social and emotional development.

Jess / Pre-school Special Education Assistant

Everyone feels great and is fitter, healthier and much, much happier!

Courtney / Teaching Assistant

Autumn Term 1 Resources example

Music for
Transition Times

Fine Motor Skills
Development

Special Educational
Needs & Disabilites

5 Groovy songs

8 Makaton Signs

This is the final song of every session, helping children to rest and regulate.

Schools who have completed the year long programme and have embedded Groovy Little Movers into their curriculum, become Groovy Partners. As Groovy Partners they can enjoy discounted access to our digital resources and can deliver the programme independently. Groovy Partners also benefit from discounted rates for any further training and are the first schools to access new music and songs.