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April 10, 2015 at 12:40 am
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantI have made plan for marketing in the community. I will be reaching out to MOPs clubs, the YMCA, libraries, baby stores, and the near by army base. I also find appropriate times to inform current or perspective clients about this program and the benefit of it. I work for a music therapy private practice where all therapists have taken the SM course. I hope to work with them to more effectively spread the word about SM into the community!
ParticipantAfter the completion of this training, I will be the Sprouting Melodies Coordinator at my work. I feel that the language used to describe things in this course will be helpful to my work as music therapist. I feel that I will be able to explain development more concisely while using less “jargon”. I also the music I have learned through this training. Thank you Beth and Meredith!
ParticipantI am very excited to see the aspect of community develop in the Colorado Springs area. In our city there are a lot of short term living situations (military, Olympic training, etc), and it is hard for people to gain a sense of community. I hope that SM can provide an opportunity for these people to find a place where they feel they belong and they know is safe.
ParticipantAn important strategy is being flexible which includes having multiple instruments available, knowing additional rep, and being okay with things changing or developing into something else than you originally envisioned. It is also important to give children choices throughout the session. With my clinical experience, I have noticed that when children feel that they have a say/have control compliance and participation is increased.
March 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
ParticipantSM 3: Personality, social, expressive, independent, push and pull
Family Sprouts: bonding, unique, mutual, modeling, cooperative
SM 3 Plan: 1) hello- Sit Down and Join My Circle 2) bonding- My New Friend 3) songs about me- Where is the Music? 4) movement song- Jumping Up and Jumping Down 5) instrument song- In My Little Hands 6)good-bye- Thank You Very Much
Family Sprouts Plan: 1)hello- Are You Ready for Music 2)bonding- Row it Faster 3) songs about me- Where is the Music? 4)movement-The Leaves are Falling 5)instrument song- All Night! All Day! 6) good-bye- Thank You Very Much
March 14, 2015 at 5:42 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 encourages and supports speech/language, cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. The songs are intentionally chosen to support development and encourage development. The music choices are supported by research and by our expertise of development. Music for development focuses on the whole person. Music for skill building is to teach musical skill and harvest innate musical ability.
ParticipantI think the challenges of having a multiple age group is meeting each child at their point of development. Music choice is critical for these groups because, they cannot be too young for the older children or over stimulating for the younger children. I think this is a good time to choose songs that have a variety of options for movement and instrument play, so that everyone can participate. I think individual attention is very important in this class. At my work there is currently a family sprouts class. At times it seems challenging, but it is a very cohesive group music experience. Don’t be discouraged! 🙂
ParticipantI agree with Jessica, Natalie, and Leigh. In the beginning of development, each child is so unique so it is hard to make a measure for how much is too much. I think that our therapeutic instincts and flexibility help to maintain an environment that can be stimuli friendly for everyone. It is so important for us to be continually watching the group member’s facial expressions and body language to help avoid sensory overload. I personally feel that it is better to start with softer music and crescendo so that you can clearly see where the shift from enough to too much is.
ParticipantWe use baby tambourines and shakers (I can provide a link if anyone wants it). We also use the regular size chiquitas, frame drums, and bells.
February 21, 2015 at 10:11 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantFive words: Playful, Fun, Surprise, Moving, Observant
Five sentences: 1. “Please be sure that your child’s feet land firmly on the ground while jumping or standing. It allows for them to be more aware of their place in the space” 2. “It is okay for your child to take some time to get their wiggles out before coming back to music.” 3. “Your child can face towards you, but give them the option to face outwards and see what is happening” 4. “It is okay for your child to leave to circle and explore. This is a safe place.” 5. “It is okay if your child isn’t doing the actions! They are actively listening and observing what is happening.”
SM2 plan: 1. Hello/Gathering: Hey! Hey! Come and Play! 2. Bonding: Wiggy Jiggly Car 3. Me: Just Like Me 4. Instrument: I Feel the Beat 5. Movement: March with my Baby 6&7: Good Bye: Thank You Very Much and Music Time is Over
February 21, 2015 at 9:20 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
Participant5 words to describe the experiences in Sprouting Melodies one: supportive, bonding, exploratory, gentle, unique.
5 sentences for parents: 1. “I love how (child’s name) is actively listening to the music.” 2.”Don’t be afraid to sing with us! It is important for your child to hear your familiar voice.” 3.”Your child is bored, they are just experiencing something new and trying to understand it. Let’s sing it again to help them become more familiar!” 4. “If you child seems fidgety or uncomfortable, try standing them up.” 5. “It is great to use this music at home! It helps your child to become more familiar with what we are doing here.”
Session plan:
1. Hello/gathering song: Hey! Hey! Come and Play! 2. Bonding song: Row it Faster 3. Me: Just like Me 4. Instrument: All Night! All Day! 5. Bonding: Horsey Carry Me 6&7. Goodbye: Thank You Very Much and Music Time is OverFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:04 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantI have not have clinical experience with children of this age group, but I have always been around young children. I remember when my Godson was in this age range. I loved seeing his reactions to environment. He was so enthralled by environmental stimuli. When children are this age, they are like sponges. They are aware of so many things and have such unique reactions to the environment. Also, seeing their developmental changes is very interesting.
February 21, 2015 at 8:59 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantI love the wording that Meredith and Beth suggest we use. At the clinic I work at, we use the word “class” to describe Sprouting Melodies and people seem very receptive to that wording. Music therapy is a great tool for a community. We have a very unique skill set; we are flexible, musically trained, therapeutic, and can help foster the making of genuine connections. We are able to support growth and development of the individual and the family unit. I feel that we also give the families a safe place for their child to explore. I know some parents feel their child is behind developmentally or is “misbehaved”, so giving them a place that reminds them that every child and every journey is different can be very beneficial.
ParticipantAs I have previously stated, I am fairly new to this community. From what I have seen so far, it seems that the families want a safe environment for their children to socialize in (with either chronological or developmental aged peers) and they want a sense of community. I have also seen a lot of families wanting to focus on motor/physical ability and functional, expressive language output.
February 16, 2015 at 2:04 am
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantAs music therapists, we have the opportunity to create a successful, flexible, and fun environment for everyone participating. Our specialized training allows for us to respond to children and parents in a unique and personal way. We also have the expertise to understand what is developmentally appropriate; we also notice possible musical aptitude and possible developmental deficits. I feel that we truly have the gifting to create a personal caregiver/child experience that is creative and so special. We also have the research and knowledge to support what we are doing. It is amazing to see the families benefit so much! It is truly rewarding!
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