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March 12, 2015 at 9:18 pm
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantMost of my fellow colleagues have already taken this training at Roman Music Therapy, but in order to spread the word I think it’s important to tell families that I work with already and also with fellow teachers that I work with. I also work at the South Shore Conservatory and I think this would be a wonderful training for some of my colleagues there. This has been a great experience and I would love for others to experience this training and Sprouting Melodies as well.
As Melissa mentioned above this would be a great way to advocate for Music Therapy and the benefits a program like Sprouting Melodies can give young children.ParticipantFor the future, this training has provided me with a new outlook on how to approach my Music Therapy sessions. This training has provided me with new songs and new music interventions to use and adapt when working with young children. I do not have a great deal of experience with young children, but this training has provided me both with the materials and the confidence on how to apply and use this newfound information.
ParticipantAs a Sprouting Melodies provider, I look forward to working within early childhood and to bring music to young children and their parents and families. Music has always played a major role in my life and I cannot wait to provide musical experiences for other families.
ParticipantI have not had experience yet with running a Sprouting Melodies class, but the main strategy I would use is to always be prepared and know my session plans. My knowledge of what needs to done and confidence in the session plan will have an influence on every child in the group and that child’s success. If I start the Sprouting Melodies class and cannot remember the words to a song that will not help the children in my group. If I am confused, then they are going to be confused. Another major strategy mentioned in the video is to be consistent with how you redirect, discipline and structure your session plans. I think to ensure success in your Sprouting Melodies class you need to have both consistency and structure within your class and session plan.
ParticipantWhen you have a group of children with a wide range in age one challenge you may face is how do you choose musical interventions that are appropriate for all ages. You want to be able to challenge your group, but at their appropriate level. It is a challenge to keep all ages engaged and to keep their minds stimulated. I totally agree with the fact that the younger children may feel overstimulated and that is something to keep an eye on as well.
February 26, 2015 at 3:08 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantThe musical activities we provide for Sprouting Melodies and Family Sprouts are constructed to help your child grow socially, mentally, verbally and physically. These factors are what separate us from a music lesson. Our programs are more than being introduced to music, your child will learn about themselves, you will learn about your child and your child will develop relationships with their peers.
February 26, 2015 at 12:28 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
Participant5 WORDS SM3: 1) Independence, 2) Purposeful, 3) Choices, 4) Social, 5) Modeling
5 WORDS FAMILY SPROUTS: 1) Exploration, 2) Guidance, 3) Excitement, 4) Family, 5) Interaction
Session Plan SM3:
Greeting~ Sit down with Me
Bonding~ My Brand New Friend
Songs About Me~ Watch Me Go
Instrument~ You Play A Little
Movement~ Jumping Up and Jumping Down
Goodbye~ Thank You Very MuchSession Plan Family Sprouts:
Greeting~ Come and Join the Circle
Bonding~ Hold on Tight
Songs About Me~ Who’s That?
Instrument~ Dancing in the Middle
Movement~ Can You Follow?
Goodbye~ Thank You Very MuchFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:30 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantFIVE WORDS: 1) FUN 2) INDEPENDENCE 3) EXPLORE 4) RHYTHM 5) MOVING!!!
FIVE SENTENCES:
1) Parents please, not only have your child sit in your lap facing the group, but also have your child face you and continue that bonding relationship.
2) Let your child explore the room, to go in and out of the circle, it is alright for your child to wander it is a safe and fun environment.
3) Parents, when your baby is sitting in your lap, it’s helpful to put your arms under your babies arms to keep that sense of security and to help move and to hold instruments.
4) It’s great that your babies are singing these songs at home, we encourage that so much, sometimes it’s about hearing the songs here and practicing them at home, so please sing these songs at home with your baby!!!
5) This is about you and your baby having this time together, having fun together and your baby finding their independence through you.SESSION PLAN SM 2:
Gathering/Greeting~ Hey, hey come and play
Bonding~ Hold on Tight
Songs About Me~ Just Like Me
Instrument Song~ Dancing in the Middle
Movement Song~ Marching with my Baby
Goodbye~ Music Time is OverParticipantFor this age group I have a number of small shakers and the small chiquitas as well. I have used egg shakers in the past, but with five year olds so I will take Meredith and Elizabeth’s advice and probably will not use those with this age group in order to be safe. I have a few large gathering drums and love the idea of having a gathering drum in the center of the circle in order to encourage participation and exploration from my group.
ParticipantAs Meredith and Elizabeth mentioned during the powerpoint, it is extremely important to be able to read your group. As mentioned in the comments above, every child is different and over stimulation and not enough stimulation will vary from group to group and as a Sprouting Melodies teacher and Music Therapist you will learn what works and what does not work with your groups. If you find your group is distracted by other items in the room and are less engaged , then change it up and move on to the next musical activity. If the group is becoming out of hand then maybe it is time to come back to the circle with a cool down musical activity and if the group energy is low and less engaged then it is time for some movement. Again, I think it comes down to knowing your groups and reading their body language throughout the session.
February 16, 2015 at 4:17 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantI believe the role of Music Therapy in the Community is extremely important and to provide early childhood programs to families within the Community is also extremely important. Families in the Community may not be aware of what is available out there. Of course educating the Community on what Music Therapy is and the help it can give to families is apart of that as well. What we offer is unique because we are Music Therapists and can address a child’s needs in a different way. I agree using certain words when educating is a huge part of this and using words that parents can relate to is vital because they may hear or see the word “therapy” and think this will not be right for my child. But when using the word “class” instead of “therapy” it sends a different message. That is why getting the word out into the Community and educating families is so important.
February 16, 2015 at 3:22 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantAs a Music Therapist I do not have a great deal of experience with this age level, but this age level is at a point where they are learning things for the first time. This age group can be very curious and it is important to encourage that and to allow them to explore. As mentioned in previous power points, let them have fun!!!
February 16, 2015 at 3:16 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
ParticipantFIVE WORDS: Fun, New, Supportive, Positive and Musical
FIVE SENTENCES: 1) Your child is watching other children not because they are not at their level, but because they are learning from what their peers are doing.
2) Let your child explore what is around them and allow room for your child to get to know their bodies when moving.
3) Have fun with your child, this is about having fun too.
4) Sing these songs at home, use them in your everyday routine and it will help both you and your child to learn these amazing songs.
5) Sing to your child, it’s your voice that your child recognizes and is most comfortable.Session Plan:
1) Hello~ Good Morning
2) Gathering~ Will you Come?
3) Bonding Song~ Hold on Tight
4) Instrument Play~ In My Little Hand
5) Movement~ As Big As Can Be
6) Cool Down~ Wave the Scarves~ This is a song I have used in the past~ parents/caregivers can wave the scarves in the air and help their baby~ Wave the scarves in the air, wave the scaaarrvvess in the air, can you wave them up high, can you wave them down low REPEAT
7) Goodbye~ Goodbye My Friends~ goodbye my friends, goodbye my friends, may you bring a happy smiiiillleeee, everywhere, everywhere you may go.ParticipantRight now, I only work with a couple of families, but I have found with my families that keeping the communication open and honest is extremely important. I want my families to be comfortable enough to contact me if something is bothering them, if they have a concern. I want my families to feel comfortable enough with me to talk through anything that is going on in a session and in discussing anything pertaining to their loved one.
I hope to work with more families in the future and to gain more experience working with families and gain more knowledge when it comes to working with younger children and their families.February 6, 2015 at 9:19 am
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantThe value that Music Therapist’s bring to families of young children is the opportunity for both the child and family to express themselves creatively and in a way that might be new to both the child and family. The Music Therapist is also a great connection between the child and their family. The Music Therapist keeps the line of communication between the two, keeping communication both open and honest. As mentioned in this past weeks power point, it is extremely important to keep parents and families in the loop and to share what is being done within sessions and why these interventions have been chosen. I personally believe that keeping communication open with the parents and family is so important and a major factor of the Music Therapy practice.
I completely agree with the ladies above, that Music Therapist’s are trained in a way that others are not and that we are trained to use music as a tool!!!
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