Every time you break out a song, dance or encourage the children in your care to actively listen, you are making a difference to their cognitive and musical development! Julie Logan has a Bachelor of Education (Special Ed. and Primary Music), a Master of Early Childhood Education (Research) and the Australian Certificate of Kodály Music Education. Julie's has been strongly influenced by her work with Clive and Carol Robbins (Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy), and she has pursued her love of studying music and child development, completing the Music Together Course 0-5 years (with founders, Levinowitz and Guilmartin, Princeton, USA) and First Steps in Music 0-5 years (with John Feierabend in Sydney). Having seen the massive benefits of music in special education and primary classrooms in the '80s and '90s, Julie focussed on bringing sequential music programs to young children from birth through to primary/elementary schools. She has lectured in music education at the University of Newcastle, taught in the University of Newcastle Early Intervention service, and as Head of the Early Childhood Music program at the Newcastle Conservatorium In 2002, she established Julie Logan Music, a Kodály-based program, which she directed until 2022. With 40 years teaching experience, Julie is a passionate advocate for inspiring parents and educators towards building the quality of music education for all children. Julie continues to lecture for the Kodály Australia Certificate courses in Sydney, and as a consultant, mentoring early childhood and primary/elementary educators. Julie has published original research in academic journals, presenting papers at national and international conferences. She is the proud recipient of the Outstanding Professional Service Award NSW and was made Honorary Life Member of Kodály Australia for her service to music education. Every time you break out a song, dance or encourage the children in your care to actively listen, you are making a difference to their cognitive and musical development! Music is a superpower for a young child's brain. Jingle Jive Music for 0-5 is a must-read resource for Early Educators, Parents and Grandparents who want to introduce music to young children. From the experienced musician to the vocally challenged, Jingle Jive is packed with techniques, activities and answers to help take your music sessions to the next level. If you want to improve your understanding of the stages of childhood musical development, and easily plan engaging, joyful musical activities with young children, Jingle Jive Music for 0-5 years is essential reading. Tried and true engaging activities Original songs Summaries of Neuroscience Research and Music Concepts Lively activities to build skills Lots of non-singing activities Grow an understanding of music Cheat sheets to help you learn the words quickly Julie Logan is a specialist in early childhood music education. Master of Early Childhood Education, B.Ed (Primary Music), Dip T (Special Ed), Australian Certificate of Kodály Music Education and Honorary Life Member of Kodály Australia. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing music programs for children from birth, including early intervention services, long day care, preschool, primary (elementary), the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and for twenty years, her successful "Julie Logan Music" school, which continues to serve hundreds of Newcastle families. Julie is an experienced tertiary educator (University of Newcastle, accredited Kodály Australia lecturer, TAFE NSW) and provides mentoring and professional development support. Julie has published research papers and presented at national and international conferences.