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July 22, 2013 at 9:30 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 1 session.
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Sprouting Melodies 1 Session Plan
Background welcome music- recorded- what a wonderful world
Hello Good morning to you
Body Percussion Sit down with me
Lap Ride Row it faster
Instrument Play In my little hand
Movement As big as can be
Cool down Who’s that? (scarves)
Goodbye Music Time is overJuly 22, 2013 at 9:29 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 1 session.
Participant
Sprouting Melodies 1 Session Plan
Background welcome music- recorded- what a wonderful world
Hello Good morning to you
Body Percussion Sit down with me
Lap Ride Row it faster
Instrument Play In my little hand
Movement As big as can be
Cool down Who’s that? (scarves)
Goodbye Music Time is over
July 22, 2013 at 9:20 pm
in reply to: Share some strategies you have used to assure every child in your groups is successful.
ParticipantAll these strategies are great, providing activities with multiple levels of participation, and commenting on the great things the children are doing. Also, modifying and gently redirecting children if they become upset or overwhelmed, and always monitoring the safety of the children. I love the opportunity to give choices, whether it is what song to sing, or where to shake the maraca. It is also important to notice certain children’s tendencies, ie: become overstimulated or to hit others with the instruments, and intervene before these things happen. Having structure is also key in helping kids to feel safe and secure in their environment. I believe Beth mentioned always having a maraca in a red bag, or instruments in certain places, and using transition songs to help children know what is ending, and what is coming next.
July 22, 2013 at 6:05 pm
in reply to: Share what you are most looking forward to as you become a Sprouting Melodies provider.
ParticipantI love that Sprouting Melodies is a nationally branded program with support behind it. It really helps when i describe the program to parents and give me that extra boost in marketing value. But I also really do appraciate working and collaborating with people who love the same things I do, Making children blossom through music:)
July 22, 2013 at 6:03 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantYes, I completely agree with Michelle and Lauren. Music for development is for the whole child, emotionally, cognitively, socially, etc. Whereas skill building may be something like tying your shoe, or reading a book, or playing the piano:). These are great things and are some of the stepping stones in development, but they are very specific and action oriented.
July 22, 2013 at 6:01 pm
in reply to: Share some thoughts about the challenges of providing multi-age groupings
ParticipantWith multiple ages in a group, I think it is very easy to get caught up in providing experiences for the the ones that have the most enthusiastic response. I have to constantly remind myself to look at the big picture and to look for any signs that something is too much, or that a child is disengaging. I love to have the big kids show the little kids what to do, especially get them to show their “tricks” to the little ones. I used to have to lead sessions at the hospital where I could have a 14 year old and a two year old in the same group. What I found was that in the end, we all like to have fun and the most important thing is to stay engaging and interesting.
July 22, 2013 at 5:55 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 3 session and Family Sprouts sessions
Participant
Sprouting Melodies 3
Instrument Exploration Do you wanna be my friend?
Hello Are you ready for music?
Body Percussion I know just how it goes
Lap Ride Hold on tight!
Instrument Play You play a little (Dorian Dance)
Movement Today I think I won’t be me (Will you come?)
Cool down All of this is me
Goodbye It’s time to say goodbye to our friends (To the tune of She’ll be coming round the mountain)
Family Sprouts
Instrument Exploration Do you wanna be my friend?
Hello Are you ready for music?
Body Percussion Where is the music?
Lap Ride Frog went a swimming
Instrument Play I Like this song (Music is the way)
Movement Can you follow?
Cool down Hand, Hand fingers thumb (chant from book)
Goodbye It’s time to say goodbye
July 22, 2013 at 5:55 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3
July 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Family Sprouts
July 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm
in reply to: Write 5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM 2.
ParticipantYour child is making musical choices all the time, to move or not, to sing, or play, or just watch. They are free to explore around the room and to touch all of the instruments. Sometimes they will want to put them in their mouth, step on them, or throw them. This is typical, but we still try to teach and redirect to appropriate behavior. Using these songs and music in your everyday life will give you a great activity to do with your child, and will also help familiarize them with the music and know what to expect. These songs are a great way to give your child structure in their day and let them know what is coming next.
July 22, 2013 at 5:49 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
July 22, 2013 at 5:48 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 2 session.
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Sprouting melodies 2 Session plan
Instrument Exploration- Please sit down and play with me
Hello- Good Morning
Body Percussion Where is the music?
Lap Ride Wiggly, Jiggly Car
Instrument Play All night, All day (Listen to the sound of my drum)
Movement Can you follow (Do as I’m doing)
Cool down Can you see me? (Scarves)
Goodbye Music Time is over
July 22, 2013 at 5:47 pm
in reply to: What kind and brand of instruments are you using in your groups with children of this developmental level?
ParticipantI also have sound shapes and love how easy they are to clean. I have jingle sticks and rhythm sticks, a frog guiro, an ocean drum, and a large djembe, but I hope to get a gathering drum and some scarves and looking for a good set of resonator bells. I have some that are color coded and can be split up individually that I got through another childhood program, Lets Play Music.
July 22, 2013 at 5:44 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board on how much stimulation is enough? How much stimulation is too much?
ParticipantYes, I definitely appreciate that video for SM2, and SM3. It was very helpful. And, like everyone said, there is always an ebb and flow, a give and take of the session, and every child is going to have their own thresholds. I also think that stimulation level can be a very important thing to share with parents, sometimes they may just think “Maybe they are teething, or didn’t nap well,” when actually the situation is just too much for them. This is where we can give parents examples of how to help their children cope, or understand their cues of when something is too much. I definitely am going to need to hone this skill as I begin my classes.
July 22, 2013 at 5:29 pm
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantI have already recommending this training to several of my colleagues, and have talked with friends, family, and neighbors about the sprouting melodies program. People are very interested in how music can be a very supportive and fun way for children and parents to interact. I also hope to get involved with the local Music and Movement chapter and maybe give presentations at the local library.
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