Create a Sprouting Melodies 2 Framework

[Julie Palmieri]

Sprouting Melodies 2 Framework:

Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.

Write 5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM 2.

Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a SM2 session.

[Elmira Abasova]

Five words that are associated with Sprouting Melodies 2 for me are:

Exploring,
Joyful,
Curious,
Independent,
Responding

5 sentences for parents:
Music supports the development of your child. We will enjoy making music and exploring musical instruments together. We will learn new songs and have a fun time. Music will help children to better understand themselves and the world around them. Feel free to join in singing and dancing.

Song plan:

1) Gathering song
2) Hello song
3) Song about me (My head, my hands)
4) Instruments song (In my little hands)
5) Movement activity (Walking in the jungle)
6) Calming down song (Ocean drum or book)
7) Goodbye song

[Maura Nicholson]

5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
• 1. Bounce 2. Fun 3. Surprise 4. Exploration 5. play

5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM 2.
1. If your little one looks like he is comfortable to leave your side and explore-by all means let him!
2. Feel free to have your child facing out so they can look at the other children in the room as well.
3. It is okay if your child steps away from the activity during our time together.
4. Watch for the differences you see in your child over the course of the next several weeks as they get familiar with the songs and our routine.
5. Feel free to sing along when you are comfortable doing so!

Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 2 session.

Greeting-Sit Down with me
Bonding-Horsey, Carry Me
Songs about Me- That all makes up me
Instrument song- In my little hand, Shaker song
Movement song- I can move around
Closing -Goodbye song

[Camryn Gallagher]

5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
Trust
Exciting
Surprises
Playful
Connection

5 Sentences: Children in SM 2 are likely to take the initiative of reaching out to touch instruments in their environment. Children at this developmental level will also want to turn outward to see other people in the group, rather than just facing their caregiver like in SM 1. “Surprises” in the music, such as a sudden stop, will get children’s attention and may even be humorous to them. You may see your child start to move rhythmically along to the music by bouncing, clapping, or rocking. They are also likely to imitate the rhythmic actions of adults who are moving along to the music.

Gathering/instrument exploration song: In my Little Hand
Hello Song
Bonding- Wiggly Jiggly Car
Songs about Me- All of this is Me
Movement song- I Can Move Around, In The Jungle Adaptation
Goodbye song

[MacKenzie Lyons]

5 words to describe Sprouting Melodies 2: Playful, Exploration, Energy, Surprise, Spontaneous

5 things to say to parents:
It’s okay for your little ones to explore the space around them, I invite you to follow them as they explore! 2) It’s completely normal for your child to keep shaking after we stop, it takes their brain a bit longer to process what is happening! 3) If you see that your child is not 100% attentive the whole time, that is completely normal. 45 minutes if a long time for them to be fully engaged. 4) If your child appears to just be listening and standing there watching, they are still taking in the musical experience. 5) Feel free to join us in singing when you feel comfortable. It’s great for your child to hear me sing, but it’s more impactful if they hear you singing along too.

Session Plan:

Gathering/Greeting song: It’s Time to Make Some Music (gathering) into Hello Everybody (greeting)

Bonding Song: Wiggly, Jiggly Car

Songs about Me: All of This is Me

Instrument Song: Playing in a Band

Movement Song: March With My Baby

Goodbye: Music Time is Done

[Erika (TeamRH)]

In every training I always share the STAR Institute in Colorado which is an organization that was founded by an occupational therapist who trained under the OT that discovered sensory processing. Their website and services are great. They now are offering trainings for non-OT’s and I think the information on regulation and sensory processing. I have found their research to be very useful in utilizing music to provide the right stimulation and to help with overall regulation and processing.

Here is their website:

https://sensoryhealth.org/

[Courtney McDonald]

5 words – trust, explore, energy, observation, and attention/focus
5 sentences – 1. Look for the joint attention or shared attention that the child is showing when participating with you.
2. It is ok for the babies to explore on their own with the safety of you in the room.
3. Repetition is key for the babies. It gives them the feeling of safety and enjoyment.
4. Trust that they are absorbing everything. Give them time. Wait.
5. Join us in singing! The babies love to hear you sing. You will remember the songs at home!

Session Plan:
Gathering – Hey Hey, Come and Play
Bonding – Jiggle Up, Jiggle Down
Song about me – Can you see me?
Instrument – In my little hand
Movement – Pick your hands up high
Goodbye – Goodbye song

[Olivia Todd]

5 Words: playful, exploration, spontaneous, observation, energy
5 Sentences: “It is totally okay to let your baby explore on their own or you can follow them if you’d like!” “Repetition is so important, when it becomes boring to you sing it three more times!” “Even if your child is not actively playing an instrument or participating in the music, they are still engaged and it is normal for them to watch and take it in!” “It is okay if your baby isn’t following the entire session, it is a long time to be engaged!” “Feel free to face your baby outward to face peers or inwards to face you!”

Gathering/Greeting song: Hello Everybody
Bonding Song: Hold on Tight
Songs about Me: Just Like Me
Instrument Song: In My Little Hand
Movement Song: Can You Follow?
Goodbye: Music Time is Done

[Kate Jihye Choi]

5 words to describe Sprouting Melodies 2: Exploration, Observation, Playful, Independent, Fun

5 things to say to parents: 1) This musical experience is also their opportunity to explore the new world. 2) They’re learning how to interact with me, you, the people around them, and the world. 3) It is okay for them to have a little break. They’re still engaging in music in their way. 4) Feel free to sing with me! Your voice is the most powerful instrument. 5) Repeating is the key. Please try to sing this song at home.

Session Plan:

Gathering/Greeting song: Hello Everybody
Bonding Song: Wiggly, Jiggly Car
Songs about Me: Just Like Me
Instrument Song: My Little Hand
Movement Song: March With My Baby
Goodbye: Music Time is Done

[Daniel DeLucia]

Five words for SM2: Exploring, Surprises, spontaneous, self-awareness, curiosity.

Five sentences:
1. “This is a time to be playful and have fun!” 2. “Even if you’re child isn’t playing the instrument correctly, they’re still engaging in the music” 3. “Here in Sprouting Melodies, we really encourage engagement through repetition as this will help facilitate structure” 4. “It’s important to remember that music is a whole body experience so don’t be afraid to move and sing along with me!” 5. “It’s okay for your child to explore!”

Session plan:

Today it a Beautiful Day

Bonding song: Wiggly Jiggly Car

Instrument Song: In my little hand

Movement: Can you follow?

Songs about me: All of this is me

Goodbye song: Music Time is Over

[Amy Calderon]

Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2: energetic, spontaneous, playful, free movement, and exploration.

Write 5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM 2: 1) We are here to be playful. 2) It’s ok for babies to explore and move about the room. 3) Even though it looks like they might not be engaged they are taking everything in and observing what we do. This is a great way to learn too. 4) Sing along! Your baby loves your voice. 5) Model how to interact and play as much as you can!

Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a SM2 session.
Gathering/Greeting: Sit down with me
Bonding song: Wiggly, Jiggly Car
Song about me: Just like me
Instrument song: In my little hand
Movement song: March with my baby
Goodbye: Music time is over

[Jessica Solimini]

5 Words to Describe Sprouting Melodies 2: Playful, Energy, Exploration, Surprise and Spontaneous

5 Sentences to use with parents: 1) It is okay for your baby to explore on their own! 2) We are here to be playful. 3) Even if your child is not actively participating, they are still engaged with the music. 4) Repetition is key for your baby. 5) Please feel free to sing along! Your baby loves to hear you sing.

Session Plan:
Gathering: Hey! Hey! Come and Play
Bonding: Wiggly Jiggly Car
Songs About Me: All of This Is Me
Instrument Song: Dancing in the Middle
Movement Song: March with My Baby
Goodbye: Music Time is Over

[Billie Junget]

5 words: Playful, exploration, surprise, observation, curiosity

5 sentences about musical responses of children in SM 2: 1. It’s okay to let your child explore and move away from you. 2. We wait longer for starting/stopping to give the child a chance to initiate that play, as they are still processing and observing around the room. 3. Music is about feeling, songs about “me” can help develop sense of self. 4. It’s okay if your child isn’t fully engaged for the full session, they’re engaged by being here and taking all of this in! 5. Modeling and singing along is helpful, your child looks to you and recognizes your voice most, if you don’t sing here, you won’t sing at home!

Session Plan:
Gathering: Gather Round (with frame drums)
Hello: Today Is A Beautiful Day
Gathering: Just Like Me
Lap Ride: Wiggly Jiggly Car
Instruments: Sit With Me And Shake
Movement: Marching To The Music
Cool Down: Where Oh Where/I See Colors
Goodbye Song

[Mark Dunford]

5 Words: Vocal, playful, exploratory, energetic, spontaneous,

Try facing and engaging your child when they’re making music, notice their response now face other group members and notice your child’s response. Expect your child to intermittently engage and disengage in active music making, and that is totally OK. It’s always helpful to play and sing along so you can act as a model for you child and other children in the group. Allow for extra time for your child to put away/take an instrument. The clean up song and modeling through other children will help facilitate those transfers without forcing it and potentially upsetting the child.

Gathering: Sit down with ME
Greeting: Hello
Bonding: Wiggly, Jiggly, Car
Song about Me: All of this is Me
Movement: Can you Follow Me
Instrument: Dancing in the Middle
Goodbye: Music Time is Over

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