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At the moment I don’t think I will become a SM provider as I feel my plate is full enough and I am transitioning to a larger FTE in the hospital setting, but I will definitely take what I’ve learned and implement it to all that I work with.
I’m grateful for learning more about the developmental stages and how they show up in music. It’s so important when I’m always assessing for delays and areas to encourage growth.
I’m excited to have an incredible amount of resources for songs-I often get into a rut of doing the same songs over and over again and need to constantly learn new ones to keep myself sane.
I’m super grateful for all that this course has taught me.
Erika, will the slides and videos remain available after we have completed the course?ParticipantCarrie, I love the way those two terms are used for what you’re describing. I definitely use both of those forms of encouragement, but it’s powerful to have terms for each one and to know when which one is needed.
ParticipantSomething that has been such a lifesaver is teaching my students this little sung/spoken thing that goes “and. we’ll. stop.” they all learn the sign for stop and once they know it (it only takes about 2-3 times for them to learn) all I have to do is sing “and!” and they finish it and stop whatever they are playing and look and listen for what is next. This has been incredibly helpful in not letting the class get out of control when they are having fun jumping or playing instruments. They start to build trust that we will start doing something else soon and helps with transitions to the next thing.
I agree with others here in that music is so beneficial to help with transitions and overall success of a child. Setting clear expectations at the beginning of classes with parents/caregivers is also essential for a successful group. Making sure children remain in “flow” (interventions/activities are not too challenging, but challenging enough) is also a great way to set the children up for success.June 4, 2019 at 10:41 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantTabatha, I like how you give examples of what a parent may need to hear. Good work!
June 4, 2019 at 10:40 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantMusic for development is a very broad spectrum and has to do with how children process and discover the world.
Music for skill building can be more specific skills like counting (academic skills) or fine/gross motor skills. The cool thing is that many songs work on both at the same time!ParticipantThanks for the reminder about taking home what they learn, Megan. I think the world would be a better place if siblings knew how to play well with each other. I like the challenge of giving siblings examples of how to play with each other and then things they can do at home too.
ParticipantI’m glad we’re talking about this! I often face this at the hospital where I work. Sometimes we have a 1 year old and a 6 year old in the same “7th floor play group”. It can definitely be so difficult to make sure all ages are engaged to an appropriate level. Sometimes I like to have older children be the “leaders” and ask them to contribute their own ideas for how we can shake/play/tap.
June 4, 2019 at 10:04 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
Participant5 words for SM3: independence, growth, trust, movement, coordination
5 words for Family Sprouts: support, bonding, community, role models, sharing
SM3 Plan: Hello: Gather Round. Bonding Song: Hold on Tight. Instrument song: You Play a Little Playing. Movement: Jumping up and down with all my friends. Goodbye: Tickle the Stars.
FS Plan: Hello: Sing Hello to You. Bonding Song: Wiggly Jiggly Car. Instrument song: Can You Follow (with rhythm sticks). Movement: Better When I’m Dancin. Goodbye: Tickle the stars
ParticipantMegan- Thanks for the page number reference! I’ll be sure to check that out!
ParticipantI’m very glad to have access to a variety of instruments at the facilities where I work. I use REMO for all of my percussion instruments, guitars I like using the 3/4 size- easier to transport between classes/hospital rooms. I also use west music for all of my other shakers/bells. My kids really like scarves that I got from west music. I also have a singing bowl that I use that I found on Amazon that really pulls all children in at the end of the session and we sing a slow good-bye song in the key of the singing bowl.
May 30, 2019 at 1:46 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantAmadee- how cool that you got to observe Meredith doing a group and explaining that. In my work I often only work with children so it’s good to know how the parents may respond too!
May 30, 2019 at 1:45 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantI’m loving seeing everyone’s plans…a few questions:
Can we only use sprouting melodies songs? And is it suggested that the plan go in the order that they showed us in the video? I think the plan has to be adjustable for the group…i.e., should we end with a movement song or start with a movement song. Are we using the iso principle to have them as calm as possible leaving the session.May 30, 2019 at 1:44 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
Participant5 Words to Describe Sprouting Melodies 2: Exciting, Discover, Surprises, Moving, Develop
5 Sentences to Use with Families in a Sprouting Melodies 2 Class:
1. I love this age because they are discovering everything so if your child is not participating in what we are doing as a group because they are discovering something else that is perfect and just where we want them to be! As we do this lap ride have your child face out so they can see other children and parents. As you sing these songs more and more start to listen for your child to approximate the words that they hear or repeat after you! You may find a child that is not yours on your lap! That’s fine too! This is a part of your child discovering new people and new things! It may seem like we sing the same songs over and over-it’s because we are! Repetition is great at this age!Session Plan for Sprouting Melodies 2:
Greeting/Opening: Sit Down with Me and Sing (I had a child tell me they like this song after singing it this week!
Movement: Can You Follow?
Bonding Song: Wiggly Jiggle Car
Songs About Me; Scarf Play/Body Parts: My Head my hands my knees my feet
Instrument Song: I’m Gonna Shake with egg shakers
Closing/Goodbye Song: Music Time Is OverParticipantMegan- do you ever work with children that have experienced trauma? Most of the children I work with in a preschool setting have experienced quite a bit of trauma and I wonder if the way you treat veterans would be similar to children who also experience anxiety/PTSD/FAC symptoms.
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