Playful learning and well-being
| Effie Bachtsevana - 16 Jun 2026

Effie Bachtsevana holds the distinction of being the first international author associated with Education Jagat. Her contribution during a challenging period helped strengthen the publication’s global outlook and literary reach. Through her insightful writings, she connected readers across borders and remains a valued part of Education Jagat’s journey and legacy…
  Effie Bachtsevana was born in Melbourne Australia. She is a Creative Music Teacher, Teacher Trainer, an Award Winning Author and Educationist, Creator of the first Boomwhackers Orchestra in Greece, Inventor and Author of Let’s Play boomwhackers method “Learn English and Music through Play” for Kindergarten and Primary School Speaker and Researcher of various methods of teaching.
  Since 2012 she has been the Instructor of Seminars addressing educators of all stages, of Preschool and School education, Kindergarten and Nursery school teachers, teachers of Physical Education and English teachers focusing on using her method in education.
  She has presented her method to over 15 countries and 16.000 educators.

In a world where well-being and ageing well are becoming increasingly central “Let’s play spoons for seniors” is positioned as an innovative and necessary response to a growing need. The method offers an accessible approach adapted to everyone, regardless of their age or physical condition.
 By integrating movement, memorization, rhythm and music, it aims to promote physical and mental well-being.
  “Let’s Play Spoons for Seniors” has already been presented and adopted by leading organizations in countries such as Poland, Finland, Australia, Japan, Italy, Russia, India, South Africa, Denmark, France – and the list goes on!
The method has also been adopted by the European organization of the Elderly.
   Colored musical spoons can be a delightful group activity, creating opportunities for participants to interact and collaborate together. This collaborative experience promotes teamwork, listening skills, and the ability to synchronize with others. 
  From enhancing fine motor skills and rhythm to fostering creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence, the musical spoons open a rhythmic gateway for everyone.
  Boost your mood and confidence, unlock your memory and emotional balance through the power of Let’s play spoons method. Build strength, control and flexibility.
 Dancing, moving and playing rhythms with colored musical spoons helps participants feel accomplished and confident.
 Tap your spoons along with the music developing rhythm and coordination in a fun and easy way.   “Let’s play spoons” games and activities can boost physical, emotional and motor development.
  This method inspires endless ways to be innovative and to learn new things. Playing with the musical spoons can be an activity that can reduce anxiety and depression.
  Everyone can be a successful participant regardless of their music background.
 To encourage participants to sing, move, dance, play, create, improvise, compose and perform.
  To help participants feel good about themselves, develop their self-expression and enhance health and well-being through the joy of music, rhythm and movement. 
  It provides a creative outlet for participants to explore and express. 
   The rhythmic patterns and coordination required in playing the colored musical spoons activate various areas of the brain, promoting neural connections and enhancing cognitive abilities. 
 Through movement activities, participants work on skills such as turn-taking, cooperation, vocabulary development, social skills, or gross motor skills such as strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, agility, memory, speed, attention, problem-solving skills etc.
   The activities of the method encourage everyone to communicate, to be creative and to express themselves. 
 Simple dance steps using the colored musical spoons, helps us to improve skills, such as coordination, balance and rhythm.
  Steady beat competency impacts gross- and fine-motor skills. Improve your sense of rhythm and internalize rhythmic patterns.
  Dance and move to the music while tapping your spoons.
  Arrange and perform simple choreographies. 
 Tapping the colored musical spoons rhythmically on our body and hands enhances: Motor planning, bilateral coordination, cognitive function, social connection and physical well-being.
   Keep your mind active, improve your mood and well-being, boost memory and concentration, enhance coordination and balance, fun and social interaction.
  “Let’s play spoons” method introduces a variety of music and dances from around the globe making each class a fun filled culture adventure. 
  Spoons help bring people together from different cultures and languages.
  Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of music, dance, rhythm and well-being. 

 



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