After-school activities

CantaRE is Cuarto Creciente's after-school singing workshop for children aged 3 to 12 in Logroño. It's a space where every child discovers their own voice as a tool for expression, communication and confidence, through play and shared music.

We're not here to train professional singers, or for anyone to sing "better" than anyone else. We want every child to feel comfortable with their voice, learn to look after it and express themselves in front of others with growing confidence. Every voice is respected, with no comparisons and no pressure to stand out.

Three age groups (60-minute sessions)

• Canto I (ages 3–6): vocal exploration, songs, movement, rhythm and confidence.

• Canto II (ages 6–9): voice care, breathing, listening, rhythm and basic pitch.

• Canto III (ages 9–12): vocal awareness, coordination, expression, independence and music-making.

What they learn

• Exploring their voice and caring for it with healthy habits

• Mindful breathing and body awareness

• Listening, aural memory and singing in tune through play

• Rhythm, beat and body percussion

• Expressing emotions through voice and movement

• Singing solo, in pairs and as a group

• Creating and improvising songs and soundscapes

A school year in five stages

1. September–October · Getting to know my voice: name games, echoes, simple songs and first breathing routines.

2. November–December · Listen, breathe and care for your voice: posture, articulation, rhythmic phrases and body percussion.

3. January–February · Sing and communicate: age-appropriate songs, rhythm, memory, and singing in pairs and small groups.

4. March–April · Expressing myself with voice and body: singing, movement, gesture and emotion.

5. May–June · Create, share and grow independent: choosing songs, small creations and, when the group is ready, a small showcase to share the journey.

Sample activities by group

• Ages 3–6: echo games, singing animals, songs with movement, character voices, body percussion and sung stories.

• Ages 6–9: rhythm and melody echoes, caring for our voice, group songs, singing with intention, writing a verse and small group creations.

• Ages 9–12: gentle vocal warm-ups, pitch through listening, small-group singing, songwriting, soundscapes and a final shared piece.

What a session looks like

1. Welcome and group agreements.

2. Body warm-up and breathing.

3. Vocal and listening games.

4. Main singing activity: songs, movement or creation.

5. Wrap-up: calming down and voice care.

Caring for every voice
We use gentle warm-ups, vocal rest and hydration, with no shouting or straining. If a child feels tired or uncomfortable, the activity is adapted. And no one is asked to sing solo before they feel ready.

Because singing isn't about being better than anyone else. It's about enjoying your own voice with confidence.