Mini Monsters

A Fun and Educational Music Programme for ECE Centres.

What is Mini Monsters?

Mini Monsters is an engaging music programme designed for early childhood centres in Canterbury. These sessions are crafted to teach children fundamental music skills through fun, interactive activities including singing, movement, games, and more. Led by Simon, a qualified Early Childhood Education (ECE) instructor, the sessions provide a blend of education and entertainment, ensuring children learn while having a blast.

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Low commitment

Just one fun session each school holidays - easy as!

Music and Movement

Enhancing creativity and physical coordination.

Rhythm, Pitch, & Musical Craft

Fundamental music skills taught through fun, hands-on activities.

Gross and Fine Motor Skills

Developed through rhythm response and percussion activities.

Discipline and Concentration

Fostered through structured musical games.

Only 12 centres can join Mini Monsters in 2026 and spots are filling fast! Don’t miss out - secure your place now before they're gone!

4 Music Sessions per Year - $195+GST per session. One per school holiday: April, July, September/October, December. Once committed, you will be sent a booking form so you can choose a practical day and time.

What’s Included?

Each Session: 45 minutes to 1 hour long. Generally, each session will be 45 minutes, however we allow for an hour depending on the amount of children involved!

Led by Qualified ECE Music Instructor (Simon). Simon is AWESOME and we know that your children will love these sessions!

All Instruments & Materials Provided. We bring everything that we need. All you will need to supply is a group of children that are keen to learn about music!

Wristband Reward System (like karate belts!) to keep kids motivated to learn new musical skills.

Priority Re-Enrolment for the Following Year. If your centre loves this (which we know you will), you will have first dibs on booking a slot for the following year!

Love your first session or it’s free! If you don’t think it’s worth it after your first session, you don’t pay a cent.

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  • This programme is perfect for children aged 3 - 5 years old. If you would like us to offer something for younger children, just ask! We may be able to include the smaller children as well.

  • Right at your ECE centre! No need to worry about organising buses or transport - we’ll come to you and keep things super simple. 😊

  • You’ll receive four sessions per year, scheduled during the school holidays. Once you're on board, we'll send you a booking form where you can choose the day and time that suits your centre best. Don’t stress - we know how busy things get, so there’ll be plenty of flexible options available!

    Upcoming dates:

    • April Holidays: April 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd

    • July Holidays: TBC

    • September Holidays: TBC

    • December Holidays: TBC

  • The maximum number of children that we can cater for in each session is 25.

  • The programme will consist of a combination of interactive entertainment such as

    • Singing

    • Dancing

    • Fun music activities

    And also and introduction to music fundamentals such as

    • Learning rhythm

    • Music notes

    • Playing real instruments

  • The Mini Monsters Programme runs over the course of a year, with one session held during each school holiday (four sessions total). However, we offer a full money-back guarantee after the first session. We’re so confident your centre will love the Mini Monsters Programme that if you decide it’s not the right fit after the first session, you won’t pay a thing!

  • For now, we’re sticking to the Christchurch area (within a 30km radius). If your centre is outside this range, feel free to get in touch anyway- we might be able to make it work with a bit of creative thinking!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Centres Are Saying About Mini Monsters

“Buckets, beats, and big smiles.”
Kids learned rhythm and timing using everyday items like buckets and drumsticks — showing them that music can be made anywhere.
– Jasmine, Kaiako

“The kids absolutely loved him and were engaged the whole time!”
Simon made it fun and enjoyable for even the shy kids — and the teachers had a blast too.
– Lisa, Support Kaiako

“He captivated every child — from the tiniest babies to energetic 5-year-olds.”
Simon’s calm energy and creativity lit up the room.
– Isla, Kaiako

“As someone with a music background, I was impressed.”
Watching Simon break down complex ideas so even 4-year-olds could understand was awesome.
– Pearl, Kaiako

“As kaiako, we left inspired and equipped with new ways to teach music.”
The professional development session got our whole team buzzing with ideas!
– Jazz, Centre Leader

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If your centre is interested, simply fill out this form. No payment is needed until after the first session! Got questions? Feel free to email us at office@monstermusic.nz or give Dan a call on 027 350 1829.

Once you have filled out the form, we will touch base with you to talk about the next steps :)