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December 16, 2013 at 11:51 pm
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantSo far I have been sharing this information with administrators and program directors in the area adjacent to our center! I have also fielded some questions from other professionals who were aware I was taking this training:-)
December 16, 2013 at 11:49 pm
in reply to: Where will you go from here? How will this training impact your work as a music therapist?
ParticipantI am excited to seeing our vision of Sprouting Melodies expand in our area and help our practice grow and meet the needs of our communities. I am also excited to see what Meredith and Beth will offer next, I think this is a really nice addition to our field of music therapy! With regard to my own practice, it has given me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of development and consider it’s importance within all of the work I do, and not just in early childhood!
December 16, 2013 at 11:43 pm
in reply to: Share what you are most looking forward to as you become a Sprouting Melodies provider.
ParticipantMy practice already is a Sprouting Melodies Provider, and the co-director of my company has completed the training. I am looking forward to joining her in offering a wider range of classes, as well as networking more deeply with the Early Childhood community in our area!
December 16, 2013 at 11:40 pm
in reply to: Share some strategies you have used to assure every child in your groups is successful.
ParticipantI think that communication and support with/for the parents, reflecting what I am seeing to include children, and being consistent with expectations and boundaries are helpful in ensuring success. Following up and using my clinical radar going also!
December 16, 2013 at 11:31 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 impacts what a child is doing throughout their whole life (this then positively impacts their skill development as well!) It is more holistic than “I am doing this _____ to build ______skill”.
December 16, 2013 at 11:27 pm
in reply to: Share some thoughts about the challenges of providing multi-age groupings.
ParticipantI think one of the biggest challenges is being prepared to move with the group, especially repertoire-wise! Having options ready to maintain appropriateness for the younger children as well as challenge and honor the development of the older children- and right there and ready to go:-)
December 16, 2013 at 11:24 pmParticipantSprouting Melodies 3:
Control, trust, exploration, creative, IndependenceFamily Sprouts:
Inclusive, supportive, connection, exploration, cooperationSprouting Melodies 3 Session:
1) Sit Down with Me
2) Bonding: My Brand New Friend
3) Song about me: No One Like You
4) Instrumental: Shake it Up High
5) Movement: I really Love to Dance
6) Goodbye: Thank You for the MusicFamily Sprouts Session:
1) I want to Say Hello (CR)
2) Bonding: Row It Faster
3) Songs about Me: Can You See Me?
4) Instrument: I like this Song
5) Movement: I really Love to Dance
6) Goodbye: It’s Time To Say Goodbye (NR)December 16, 2013 at 10:49 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board on how much stimulation is enough? How much stimulation is too much?
ParticipantI agree with so much of what is being said here- our experience as music therapists, our clinical and personal intuition with the children in our groups, and our observations of how they respond to the group in the moment all assist us in determining how much is enough.
December 16, 2013 at 10:43 pm
in reply to: What kind and brand of instruments are you using in your groups with children of this developmental level?
ParticipantWe usually order all of our instruments from West. I’ve had good luck with the LP egg shakers, American Drum mallets, Basic Beat and most of Remo’s equipment (although not so much with their Sound Shapes- I noticed paint chipping on a set that I had and needed to toss them:-/)
December 16, 2013 at 10:39 pmParticipant5 Words: Mover, Independent, exploration, instruments, playful
1) Isn’t it fun to watch your child anticipate the “surprise” in this song!
2) It’s okay for your child to explore the room- they will come back!
3) If your child is on your lap, try turning them around to look at the group too!
4) You might begin to hear your child “practice” their songs at home- even if they are quiet here sometimes-that’s great!
5) There are many ways to play instruments!Session Plan:
Gathering: Hello Everybody
Bonding and Instrument: Jingle Up Jingle Down (EKS)
Song about Me: Just Like Me (EKS)
Movement: Feel the Beat: JMS
Goodbye: Thank You (NR)December 10, 2013 at 11:06 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantI appreciated Collen’s comments about community music therapy. I suppose I usually think along the lines of Bruscia’s levels of music therapy and locate the community- based (non-therapeutic) services I’ve provided in the past in the “Auxiliary” level- so supportive, helpful but not direct therapy. I think Sprouting Melodies fits nicely here. So many community services have their roots in modalities like music ed, so why not music therapy? On another level, by helping mothers to bond with their children, we are truly therapists to the whole community by helping to nurture a stronger, more stable and attached generation.
December 10, 2013 at 10:59 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantClinically I have done some early childhood groups with this age range, however the experience of the Sprouting Melodies training has put my observation and understanding of my experience in better context. I have had several clients (much older) who are developmentally at awareness/trust. In those cases, while the music differed for age appropriate adaptations, the general intent of engagement, nurturing, etc. remained.
My primary experiences with children of this age and level are with my own two sons as well as with my niece. Like Meredith, it’s one of my favorite age groups, and I am looking forward to facilitating a Sprouting Melodies 1 group soon!
December 10, 2013 at 10:41 pmParticipant5 Words: Bonding, nurturing, awareness, trust, love
5 Sentences:
1) Remember, your baby knows your voice the best
2) I am choosing songs based on your baby’s development to meet them where they are
3) At this age babies respond to higher vocal timbre- have you ever noticed that we do this naturally with babies? We are also doing it with some of our songs here in class
4) I love how you are gently helping your baby experience the basic beat of the song
5) Great job with that gentle movement song!Session Plan:
1) Settle in time
2) Hello (NR)
3) Body Percussion: Let’s Feel The Beat JS
4) Bonding: Wiggly Jiggly Car ES
5) Instrument: Shake Shake Shake JS
6) Movement:Pick Your Hands Up High ES
7) Cool Down: No One Like You- Muppets- also a song about me
8) Goodbye- NRDecember 3, 2013 at 10:51 pmParticipantI agree with all that has been said (and also feel that MT pride!). Our training, experience and knowledge as music therapists helps us constantly observe, feel and intuit where children are developmentally. Our training as clinical musicians helps us meet the children where they are developmentally, emotionally, physically and cognitively…and communicate this information effectively to their families.
December 3, 2013 at 10:45 pmParticipantIn many of the communities in which we work, there is not only a need of affordable opportunities for children of all abilities, but also for a place for caregivers to connect with each other and to get reliable information about musical development. In CT B-3 does not cover music therapy in any way so the opportunity for families to connect with Sprouting Melodies is really very valuable to them.
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