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That is a difficult questions to answer as most stated already it depends on the child, the group, the day, the moment and even the weather! When holding groups on stormy days, has anyone else noticed different responses and energy than other groups? Keeping an eye for engagement level and over or under reacting behaviors is the best way to gauge group stimulation and have your energy reflect what is needed.
August 30, 2016 at 4:06 pm
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantI can share the information I have learned when speaking to the music therapists that serve our community for my practice. When they ask my specific questions I feel I have gained more appropriate language to apply to early childhood development with music. I will also make sure to now tell in the moment why I chose to do something instead of waiting until after the class to answer the questions!
ParticipantThis course helped me to reorganize my thoughts on my early childhood groups. I had already read “Music Therapy and Early Childhood” years ago and have used it for many years as a loved reference. Working with young children as always been my passion and it was wonderful to see two successful professionals sharing the same passion!
I have been trying to get into the Head Start programs in my community with out success. This course reiterated the need to be apart of those programs!
ParticipantThe best strategy that I use during group music is to make sure I am reading monitoring the groups energy and matching it. If I feel I am starting to look children attention with a song, I will finish it and move on to another song/experience. This strategy or constantly assessing the group helps to prevent satiety and helps to keep the group engaged.
ParticipantI have already been providing early childhood music classes in my community through my private practice. I love offering these classes that are so different from my music therapy groups. It has allowed me to continue to serve the wider community. The reason I took the Sprouting Melodies course was to be able to offer a nationally recognized brand of music classes. Running my practice, I have learned the value of marketing!
August 30, 2016 at 12:41 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
ParticipantSM3 Busy, thoughtful, freedom, create, play
FS Mixed, help, together, fun, family
SM3
Greeting: Hello Oringal
Bonding: My Brand New Friends (EKS) at this age great to put more emphasis on peers
Songs About Me: That All makes Up Me (EKS)
Instruments: Leader song, each group member can take turns leading on drum
Movement: Freeze Song, very fun with scarves
Goodbye: Goodbye Original can have each group member strum guitar goodbye
FS
Greeting: I’m Glad You’re Here Today (EKS)
Bonding: Row it Faster (EKS) can have siblings/friends use boom whackers to “row”
Songs About Me: Head Shoulders Knees and Toes have siblings/friends with help younger kids in group to find their body parts
Instruments: You and me makes we (EKS)
Movement: Freeze Song have older kids help younger kids to know when to stop moving
Goodbye: So long, Farewell OriginalParticipantFamily sprouts, very tricky to make sure that each child is getting the appropriate attention and stimulation needed in a mixed age class. I really liked when Beth stated that if you are having higher energy songs through out the session when you check in with yourself, you can tailor the last bit towards the younger children with more calming music. Such a simple way to look at it instead of focusing on everyone’s needs at one time, part of the session can be more geared towards a different age group.
August 30, 2016 at 12:28 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 for growth and development of the whole child verses music for specific skills. Music for skill mastery are more specific, the child will walk four steps with feet flat vs child will walk to the music.
August 29, 2016 at 11:37 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantExplore, energetic, play, fun, moving
1. It’s OK if your child leaves the circle to spin or move on their own for part of the class.
2. Remember to let your child look outward towards the group and their peers.
3. Embrace each child in the class, not just your own, and celebrate all the children!
4. They are developing their independence at this stage, let them use as many instruments as they choose!
5. This is a safe place to explore sounds they can make with their body, it’s also OK if they wait until the car or home to sing the songs done in class!Session Plan
Greeting Song:
Hello (Original)
Bonding Song:
Wiggly Jiggly Car EKS(LOVE THIS SONG)
Songs about Me:
Can you see me? EKS
Instrument Song:
Leader Song (Orginal)
Movement Song:
Stop/Go (original)
Goodbye:
Goodbye (Org)August 29, 2016 at 6:28 am
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantI have been teaching piano since I was 13 years old and have never looked back! I have always had a love of music and always wanted to share my love of music with children. Whether this is with a traditional music student, a music therapy session, or group music class, I love using music to make connections! Connections in the brain for starting to communicate with words, connections among parents, connections with music, connections with children all are a privilege to be apart of!
August 29, 2016 at 6:25 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
ParticipantTogetherness, Calm, Warm, Inviting, Understanding
1. At this stage, awareness, your baby may enjoy feeling gentle and steady rhythms on their body, don’t be afraid to pat their legs, tummy etc. to the music.
2. Sing along to all the music, your babies love your voice no matter how you sound because it’s you!
3. Singing here at music class will help you to be able to continue to sing during the day at home. Sing all the time at home!
4. It’s OK if your baby turns away from the music, they will look and engage when they are ready.
5. Watch for cues from your baby when they may want to start looking out towards the rest of the group, this is a great stage in development becoming aware of others around them and wanting to watch them too!
Session Plan
Have soft lullaby music playing upon entering
Greeting Songs:
Hello, greeting each child by name
Three Little Birds, Great song for rocking and letting parents know “every little thing, is gonna be alright!”
Songs About Me:
Just Like Me (EKS) Explore different body parts
Instrument Song:
Shake Shake the maraca (Original)
Movement Songs:
Itsy Bitsy Spider, Finger play up and down, familiar
Goodbye:
So long, nice to see you (original) with gentle guitarAugust 29, 2016 at 6:24 am
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantThe role of music therapy in community based settings is to provide quality music that is developmentally appropriate for nero-typical children as well as those with special needs and their families. Growing right along through successful music experiences. Music is a part of all cultures across the world in one form or another. Music is valued for a variety of reasons at all stages of life. Music therapists have a wonderful set of tools that allows us to serve the communities musical needs at any stage of life and support growth as individuals and as community members.
ParticipantThe needs of the families I work with vary greatly but tend to have overall similar needs. Socializing with peers and exploring different instruments are two big reasons for the families joining my community music groups. Towns outside of my own have a strong music together following. I am hoping to bring Sprouting Melodies to my hometown to offer more local early childhood music classes.
July 21, 2016 at 2:42 pm
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantAs music therapists we bring a lot to the table! Our training helps us to better understand the development of children on so many levels, especially musically! We also are more aware of social cues and “reading” the groups participants and tend to be more intune with groups members feelings as a result of our training. We are also great musicians and know how to use music to support growth and bonding and social interactions. Music therapists rock and I am so proud to be one and be apart of such a stellar community!
July 19, 2016 at 9:00 pm
in reply to: How have you used these four music experiences in your practice?
ParticipantYes I have and do use these four areas through out individual and group work with typically developing and special needs clients. As music therapists I believe we are all taught the different ways to experience and grow in music. Sing, Play, Move, and Listen. I always think of create, movement, listening and these three encompass the four different areas covered! Structuring sessions to incorporate these different experiences as appropriate is part of the wonderful job we have to do.
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