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Hi just unsubscribing from replies. It seems like the wrong forum is linked to the new class and new people are posting under September 2023 class. Just a heads up.
ParticipantCongratulations on presenting at an international conference! I hope it went well!
ParticipantWhat are your key takeaways from this course?
It was a good reminder that building a business takes time and that if you want to make it work you have to put the time into it and you have to involve yourself in the community to get the word out. I also really liked learning about Awareness, Trsut, Control, Independance, and Resposibility. I had never learned about development in that way.How has this learning changed your perspective on development, your approach to the work, or the way you use music in your sessions?
It has increase my repertoire and has made me more aware of where the children I work are depending on the circumstances in their lives. It is true that when we are not well we can shift back to another stage and it is important to help rebuild awareness or trust, before we can get them back to where they were.How will you share this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
I will encourage colleagues that are interested in development to take this course. With families I will hopefully be sharing all I learned in a session.ParticipantI think what is most exciting for me is the music from Sprouting Melodies! It’s simple for parents to learn and is also novel. We all know all the typical nursery rhymes, so it can be refreshing to learn something new. I am excited to bring in my knowledge on development to my community and to bring joy and fun to families. It’s also beautiful to bring families to get and watch them form their own friendships.
ParticipantI didn’t think to learn those other signs! That is awesome and thank you for sharing that story on your collaboration with a parent!
ParticipantI have used signs to signify we are all done. I verbally prime by letting them know what is coming next and that we are almost done with an activity and then use transition songs, usually clean up, so they know it time to put things away for the next activity and then put those items out of sight. I make sure I am paying attention to the energy level of the group so I can make adjustments as I go. I observe and jump in when I need to so we can all remain safe. I reassure parents when they become concerned about their child’s behavior. I allow for opportunities to make choices. Even with babies I might present two items and then give them the one they reach out for first.
ParticipantYes that is true! There is typically a specific curriculum in community music groups.
ParticipantCommunity programs are great, but their focus is typically on the activities themselves, not necessarily each individual child. A music therapist is trained in development and can make key observations in a child’s specific response to music. They can also guide parents in how to use music effectively at home that will help in their child’s development.
ParticipantYes! Differing energy levels are such a challenge! Sharing is definitely a struggle and like Elizabeth said using the word trade is so helpful in these situations.
ParticipantIt can be challenging to run multi-age groups because you have to be aware that all the children are at completely different places in their development. You have to balance needing to have the repetition for the younger children, but also honoring the needs for individuality in older children and making choices. There is also a lot going on so observation is key and noticing where parents may benefit from some guidance especially when parents are needing to interact with multiple children.
Participant5 words: Busy, Sharing, Helping, connections, and individuality.
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Gathering/Greeting: Come on Let’s make some music
Bonding Song: Wiggly, Jiggly Car
Song About Me: What’s That
Instrument Song: You and Me Makes…We
Movement Song: I can Move Around
Goodbye: Music Time is Over
ParticipantUse 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3: 1. Push and pull 2. Emotions 3. Active 4. Choices 5. Creativity
Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in Sprouting Melodies 3
Gathering/Greeting: sit down with me
Bonding: horsey, carry me
Songs about me: watch me go
Instrument song: you play a little
Movement song: I can move around
Goodbye: Time to goParticipantUse 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 overParticipantYes, amazon is definitely a cheaper quality. I got some chiquitas and the sound is jarring for me compared to LPs.
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