Sing & Grow provides music therapy services in the community for families with young children. We use percussion instruments, drums, ribbons, balls, parachutes and more! Families have fun making music together, learning new ways to support child development.

Place are limited and bookings are essential.

To reserve a space your spot contact Shannon Poole (Community Librarian) via email (shannon.poole@wanneroo.wa.gov.au) or by phone (9407 1600).

Upcoming Workshops

Motor Skills, Social Skills & Calming and Sleeping @ Yanchep/Two Rocks Library

Thursday 19 September // 1.00pm to 2.00pm

• Songs with actions are a great way to strengthen the muscles needed for your child to carry out fine and gross motor tasks.
• Musical activities can make the learning of social skills more enjoyable, while providing the structure that children need.
• Music can be an effective way to help your child wind down and can also help them relax into sleep.

Music for Play, Social Skills and Daily Activities @ Alkimos Pop Up Library

Thursday 10 October // 10.00am to 11.00am

•  Playing with your child is important for developing their communication, physical, social and emotional skills.
• Musical activities can make the learning of social skills more enjoyable, while providing the structure that children need.
• Music can be used to increase your child’s enjoyment of daily activities. Adding music can brighten experiences and encourage participation.

Music for Calming & Sleeping, Change Time & Language Skills @ Alkimos Pop Up Library

Thursday 17 October // 10.00am to 11.00am

• Music can be an effective way to help your child wind down and can also help them relax into sleep.
• Musical activities can make the learning of social skills more enjoyable, while providing the structure that children need.
• Music can be used to increase your child’s enjoyment of daily activities. Adding music can brighten experiences and encourage participation.

Music for Praise, Re-Directing & Instrament Time @ Yanchep/Two Rocks Library

Thursday 31 October // 1.00pm to 2.00pm

• Praising and affirming your child can help to build their self-esteem, giving them more confidence to explore their world.
• Music can be used to positively manage your child’s behaviour by entertaining, distracting and refocusing their attention.
• Consistency in routines, responses and modelling will help your child learn what is socially acceptable and heighten their sense of security with you

Music for Young Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder @ Alkimos Pop Up Library

Thursday 7 November // 1.00pm to 2.00pm

• Music can be a wonderful way for families to engage and connect with their young child with an autism spectrum disorder. The combination of rhythm, melody and dynamics may capture the attention of children with an ASD and help them to learn and engage with others.

Music for Praise, Re-Directing & Consistency @ Alkimos Pop Up Library

Thursday 28 November // 1.00pm to 2.00pm

• Praising and affirming your child can help to build their self-esteem, giving them more confidence to explore their world.
• Music can be used to positively manage your child’s behaviour by entertaining, distracting and refocusing their attention.
• Consistency in routines, responses and modelling will help your child learn what is socially acceptable and heighten their sense of security with you