The brain uses the same neurological pathways for music as it does for language acquisition, so it makes sense that music builds strong cognitive foundations for language development. Music is a universal language and therefore can particularly support children and parents with English as an Additional Language (EAL). Music and craft offer activity ideas that work well to engage and empower parents.
Theodora Bogiou, founder of ExSELlens, will share her experience and expertise of working with families using language learning activities that help parents embrace the role of learning alongside their child. She will also share ideas for aiding communication and group bonding between children, parents and educators who do not all share the same language. Theodora will share activities that she uses with her parent and child groups, equipping you with ideas and resources for engaging parents, supporting them to support their children’s language learning.
Tasha will share two Boogie Mites original songs that can also be used within a parent engagement session within your setting.
You will have access to a recording of the session for one week after the live date.
Course Details
Date: Monday 19th January – recording available from 21st January 2026 for 1 week
Time: 7pm – 8:15pm
Where: via zoom (details provided after purchase)
Cost: £30 per setting (including VAT)
Digital Resources
Boogie Mites song resources will be available for you to access via our CustomerHub for 1 month:
- Scrunch It
- Just Like Me
Course Tutors
Tasha Bretten has been working as a Boogie Mites teacher and trainer since 2020 following 13 years as a Primary School Teacher working across all year groups, with a passion for supporting children’s literacy and musical development. Tasha is a trained opera singer but having said this she is first to say: “ You don’t have to be a trained singer to lead Boogie Mites. You can do it!”
Theodora Bogiou is an educational leader and well-being advocate with over 25 years of experience in teaching, training, and school leadership. She is the founder of exSELlens™, an award-winning framework that integrates social and emotional well-being and executive function into education. The exSELlens framework received the Gold Award for Teaching Innovation (2020) and was recognised as a Top 9 Finalist at the 2025 Education Today Awards for Well-Being Resource of the Year.
Theodora has trained more than 2,100 educators worldwide, is a published author, international keynote speaker, and the host of the Edu Leaders Speak podcast, where she explores leadership, learning, and the future of education.
Certification
A CPD Certificate will be issued following completion of a short feedback form.
Notes
Boogie Mites webinars are designed for educators working in early years settings. The license to use Boogie Mites songs covered in our webinars and training programmes is not available for freelance practitioners working across multiple settings. If you are interested in hearing about Boogie Mites license for freelance practitioners to run Boogie Mites early years music business in your area, please get in touch.