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What are your key takeaways from this course?
I’ve also learned so much regarding developmental milestones and am taking away a lot of ideas and excitement for program development.How has this learning changed your perspective on development, your approach to the work, or the way you use music in your sessions?
Most of my work has been with children ages 5+ to adults. This course increased my knowledge of early childhood musical responses and in turn my confidence within sessions when working with and supporting caregivers. My approach has always been to meet individuals where they are at. This course, musical examples, and developmental framework provides so many good tools to really engage with parents/caregivers. So much of working with this age group is working with and supporting parents/caregivers. The way I use music in my sessions now has more of a shift to bring them in and make them feel supported as well.How will you share this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
I started work within part-c services this spring. I plan on sharing my takeaways with my coworkers and embedding this developmental framework within my practice.ParticipantI’m excited about the confidence boost this course has given me with regards to increasing my knowledge of the developmental framework. I’m really looking forward to being able to provide meaningful supports to families within my community that can be readily tailored to specific age groups and needs.
ParticipantI really like your idea of introducing highest level of supports 1st to normalize the needing of additional supports. It’s immediately inviting and inclusive, holding space for all.
ParticipantIt’s helpful to have many access points to engagement! Whether it’s through including movement, several different instrument options, or having a silly sounds section within a song that children can participate in vs singing lyrics. Modeling differences of engagement and narrating throughout each experience is helpful for parents too to readily follow along and provide the unique supports that work best for their child. I may have a specific structure I’m following, but also keeping flexibility. This happens through positive and inviting language and modeling.
ParticipantI would explain how the program was designed following a developmental framework by music therapists. Music therapists are trained musically and also have the education and background to possess the therapeutic skills necessary to provide whole-person care.
This program models that in that there is no set structure or specific model that each group must follow. Instead, a music therapist will follow the child’s lead by validating choices, celebrating strengths, and adapting to needs in the moment to support developmental skills. Because of this, supports become tailored to each individual and group, providing meaningful strategies for parents and caregivers to readily take home.ParticipantYour thought on space is such a good point here. With such a varied group, having a safe space for all levels of exploring and movement would be so important! A balanced space that’s not too overstimulating, but inviting and engaging for the older age groups too. I think the organization piece would be huge here to create the flow of adding or taking away things without too much interruption.
ParticipantJust as everyone is saying so far, I see the big challenge being engagement. Differences in development and what is motivating for each age group would affect the level of complexity you can introduce within each song/intervention. It’s challenging to find a foundational place to start that is also engaging for all. Maybe finding ways to tie in helping/leadership roles for older children when possible could help provide some more connection within the group. The piece regarding parent engagement in these settings that multiple entries talked about was interesting too. Clear and organized communication would be everything in this group to provide clear instructions/prompts to help caregivers provide supports and model when possible to help the flow of the group.
Participant5 words: Supportive, Bonding, Teamwork, Upbeat, Connection
Plan: Greeting: “Hey Everybody” and “Come On Let’s Make Some Music”, Bonding Song: “I Like To Lick The Ice Cream”, Movement Song: “Clickety Clack” Instrument Song: “Dancing In the Middle” Song about me: “That All Makes Up Me” Goodbye: “Music Time Is Over”
Participant5 Words: Acceptance, Creative, Active, Identity, Imaginative
Plan: Greeting: “I’m Glad You’re Here Today” Bonding Song: “My Brand New Friend” Instrument song: “You Play a Little” and “I Can Move Around” Movement Song: “Jumping Up and Jumping Down” Bonding song: “Swimming Together”, Song about me: “Sit Down With Me”, Goodbye: “Thank You Very Much”
ParticipantI haven’t brought any instruments in with me during my home visits yet except for my guitar. I’ve been trying to utilize what is already there in their home to create the comfort and transition of easily being able to recreate these musical experiences when I’m not there. I also work with a lot of families where it might be uncomfortable to bring in many instruments to their space due to economic hardship. I’m mindful about using what the child is already loving to play with in their home along with body percussion/ and music/movement experiences to facilitate connection and bonding experiences.
Participant5 words: Playful, Silly, Explore, Bonding, Movement
5 Sentences: It’s okay if your child explores the room / Your child can reach out and explore the guitar / It’s okay to be silly! / Do what makes you feel comfortable / The music is in all of us
Create a plan: 1. Hello song: Hey Hey Come And Play! 2. Gathering song: Come Gather Together 4. Bonding Song: Horsey Carry Me 4. Song about Me: Can You See Me? 5. Instrument song: Sit with Me and Shake 6. Movement Song: March With my Baby 7. Goodbye: Music Time is Over
ParticipantIt depends from child to child and can change from moment to moment/session to session. As MT’s we all know to be extremely intentional and mindful with our choices, constantly assessing and observing throughout. Along with the music, there’s the added layer too of meeting a new face. A sound or song that wasn’t overstimulating before may be overstimulating now coming from a stranger if it’s your first time in their space.
ParticipantLove STAR institute! They have such awesome resources thanks for posting!
ParticipantThe role of community-based music therapy is to provide a positive and supportive space to connect. Music therapy in these settings can be tailored to meet the very specific needs of the community and can still have a far reach because of how accessible music is. It can become a safe space for people to meet each other and form meaningful relationships while also being a fun opportunity to try something that’s maybe new and different! That magic of community-based settings is bringing people together and supporting opportunities to learn and grow from each other.
May 25, 2023 at 1:43 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level
ParticipantYes! My coworkers and I were just talking about this concept last week. So much of what we do is directly with and for the caregiver. Building and maintaining that relationship is everything. It’s funny to think about when I say “I work with 0-3 yr olds” when really that is only a small piece of the equation like you said!
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