In early childhood education, music plays an essential role in nurturing the heart, enriching sensitivity, developing skills, and helping children discover what they truly love. Songs expand imagination and open the door to a limitless world of expression — that is the power of music.
At PURE, we value the time children spend engaging with music.
Every month, they sing a wide variety of songs, from traditional English nursery rhymes to popular tunes, sometimes dancing along as they sing.
They also practice using instruments, learning musical notes through “Do–Re–Mi–Fa–So–La–Ti–Do,” and gradually developing an understanding of rhythm and note length.
Children are also introduced to classical music, giving them opportunities to feel the beauty and expression of sound.
Our 2- and 3-year-olds learn the basics of music naturally through rhythmic movement activities.
By the time they reach 4 and 5 years old, they begin practicing the pianica, learning finger placement and breath control while enjoying the experience of playing simple melodies.
Seasonal Music Activities
We also explore music that matches seasonal events.
For the 2025 Christmas Concert, the children sang and performed the following pieces:
- Songs: 12 Days of Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bells
- Pianica: Ode to Joy
- Tambourine: All I Want for Christmas Is You
Each piece was chosen to let the children enjoy music in different ways, filling the event with smiles and festive energy.
幼児教育において音楽は、心を育て、感性を豊かにし、技術を磨き、子どもが“好き”を見つける大切なきっかけとなります。歌は想像力を広げ、表現の世界を無限に豊かにしてくれる――それが音楽です。
PUREでは、毎月たくさんの歌を歌い、音楽に親しむ時間を大切にしています。
伝統的な英語の童謡から、流行の歌まで、時には踊りながら楽しく歌います。
楽器の練習にも取り組み、音符は「ド・レ・ミ・ファ・ソ・ラ・シ・ド」で学び、音の長さやリズムも丁寧に身につけていきます。
また、クラシック音楽にも触れ、音の美しさや表情を感じ取る経験を大切にしています。
2・3歳児はリトミックを通して、体を使いながら音楽の基礎を自然に学びます。
4・5歳児になると、ピアニカの練習に取り組み、指の使い方や息のコントロールを学びながら、メロディーを奏でる楽しさを味わいます。
季節の音楽活動
季節の行事に合わせた曲にも挑戦します。
2025年のクリスマス会では、以下の曲を歌ったり演奏したりしました。
歌:12 Days of Christmas ,Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bells
ピアニカ: Ode to Joy(よろこびの歌)
タンバリン:All I Want for Christmas Is You