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Owned by Terrilyn

ECMM is a community for early childhood music educators who want to foster a love of music through regulation, joy, and cognitive development.

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3 contributions to Early Childhood Music Makers
Why I teach connection first
I teach this way because children are not empty vessels waiting to be filled with skills. They are whole humans who arrive with emotions, nervous systems, relationships, and lived experiences. Music is powerful — but only when children feel: - safe - regulated - connected - welcome When those things are present, learning happens naturally. When they aren’t, no amount of content will stick. This approach grew out of watching real children (my own 3) real families in my music classes, and real classrooms — and noticing that when music feels joyful, predictable, and inclusive, children lean in instead of pulling away. Connection and regulation comes THROUGH the content.
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Welcome
Welcome. I’m really glad you’re here. <3 This community exists because many early childhood music educators are feeling a quiet tension: You love music, you love children. But sometimes the way music education is “supposed” to look doesn’t match what children actually need. This space is for educators who feel that too.
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Welcome!
If you are a teacher, music studio owner, SLP, daycare teacher, or have children of your own, this is the space FOR YOU! I'll be sharing all early years material that can help little ones learn in the MOST crucial point in their life - the first 3 years. People use music to teach kids their ABC's which this shows how important it is for children's development and learning.
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Terrilyn Pickett
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Music educator, mommy, and curriculum creator spanning decades of experience, passionate about fostering joy, community, and a lifelong love of music.

Active 11d ago
Joined Nov 10, 2025
Canada