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July 2, 2013 at 5:52 am
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantI think that I will be starting with parent groups and organisations and trying to get the word out that way. I also think that I will start talking a bit more with the families I already work with about the importance of music and development and seeing if the clients I work with have younger siblings that the parents might like to take along to be part of a session.
July 2, 2013 at 5:46 am
in reply to: Where will you go from here? How will this training impact your work as a music therapist?
ParticipantI think that this work will really help expand my business. As I have said before there is a lack of activities for young children and parents in the highlands of scotland and many areas are pretty remote. I would love to be able to offer early childhood music groups in different areas in the highlands of Scotland where children and parents could come together and socialize and feel support within the music group environment. I think its going to take a lot of work on my part to get it started and to advocate and get people involved, but I think it will be so worth it.
I think this training has helped me understand childhood development a lot better and I can already see it impacting my work with clients in that I have a better understanding of where they might be at developmentally and how I can musically support them and meet their needs. thank you for sharing your music and knowledge and thank you everyone for sharing your ideas.
June 26, 2013 at 5:53 am
in reply to: Share some strategies you have used to assure every child in your groups is successful.
ParticipantI like to make sure I have a structure and to make sure there is consistency in each session so that the children can feel safe in their familiar environment to explore their music fully. I try to make sure I am listening and assessing each child’s needs as we go along and to be encouraging and attentive to make sure I am meeting the levels of each child in the group. I like to include choice making so that everyone can feel included, have a voice and feel that they are a part of the group as an individual.
June 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm
in reply to: Share what you are most looking forward to as you become a Sprouting Melodies provider.
ParticipantAlso- sorry I won’t be joining you all on the conference call this evening. I hope it goes well and i will look forward to hearing the recording. It would be really nice to chat with you all but I’m on a time difference ahead of you all here in Scotland and it will be pretty late here.
June 24, 2013 at 3:56 pm
in reply to: Share what you are most looking forward to as you become a Sprouting Melodies provider.
ParticipantI have loved learning about music and early childhood and I am really looking forward to implementing these new skills into my work. I think being a part of the sprouting melodies community sounds so great. It will be nice to have that support network!
June 18, 2013 at 5:31 am
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantEmily I really liked your response. I agree. I was also going to say that music for development is more about supporting the child in their developmental process but I think you worded it better. Although using music for development provides skills it is more about supporting the child ,building awareness of themselves and others and allowing them to explore and express these discoveries rather than focusing on one or two specific skill goals. I think your example Emily of identifying body parts is a good one and one that parents would understand. Thanks 🙂
June 18, 2013 at 5:19 am
in reply to: Share some thoughts about the challenges of providing multi-age groupings
ParticipantI think that one of the main challenges is incorporating everyone in the session with music that is age appropriate and interventions that will benefit those in the group on different levels. I agree with you Emily that finding the right balance can sometimes be difficult. I havent worked with children this young who are mixed ages or levels/abilities but I found the information this week useful in helping me think about how I might begin this work. I liked what Meredith and Beth said about staying consistent with musical selections so that the younger children can find a sense of structure and predictability and be supported but also within this consistency older children have the freedom to be more creative within the safety of the structure. this will address whichever musical developmental level they are at. I also liked the idea of encouraging joint play where the older kids can act as models for the younger kids. Thanks for these strategies.
June 18, 2013 at 5:10 am
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 3 session and Family Sprouts sessions
ParticipantFamily Sprouts: instrument exploration/ Gathering Song: Hey Everybody (EKS)/ Body Percussion: All of this is me (EKS)/ Lap Ride: Row it Faster/ Instrument Play: I Like this Song (EKS)/ Gross Motor Movement: Will you Come (EKS)/ Cool Down: scarves Where is my face? Music Time is Over/ Goodbye: Goodbye (MRP)
SM 3: Instrument Exploration/ Gathering: Sit Down with me(EKS)/ Body Percussion: Gather Round/ Lap Ride: Swimming together (EKS)/ Instrument Play: You play a Little (EKS)/ Gross Motor Movement: Will you come? (EKS)/ Cool Down: Book- From Head to Toe by Eric Carle/ Goodbye: Time to Go (EKS)
June 18, 2013 at 4:50 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Family Sprouts
June 18, 2013 at 4:48 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3
June 11, 2013 at 3:21 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board on how much stimulation is enough? How much stimulation is too much?
ParticipantI would have to agree with Emily and Megan. We need to be careful to observe each child as every child is different. What could be over stimulating for one child may not be so for another. You want to provide a good flow of energy but if a child is not responding well to this you need to make sure you are not causing them distress and balance this out with something that might be less or indeed more energetic/stimulating and meet them where they are. I think as music therapists we are tuned in to watch for cues and triggers and monitor overall responses and we have the skills to musically address these within sessions. I think that if this is a population that you dont have a lot of experience with (like me) it might take a little getting used to to get a feel for how much stimulation is enough or too much.
June 11, 2013 at 3:11 pm
in reply to: What kind and brand of instruments are you using in your groups with children of this developmental level?
ParticipantLike Emily I would be interested in what brands others are using. I’m looking to invest in some new instruments for my practice.
For my younger clients I use mini maracas and drums but because I havent been working with early years children much I dont really have a large variety that would be specific for them. So I’m interested to learn what others are using!
June 11, 2013 at 3:07 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 2 session.
ParticipantInstrument Exploration: Let families settle in. Hello/ Gathering: Hey Hey Come and Play (EKS). Body Percussion: All of this is me (EKS). Lap Ride: Wiggly Jiggly Car (EKS). Instrument Play: Sit with me and Shake (MRP). Gross Motor Movement: March with my Baby (MRP). Cool Down: Where is my face (EKS) with scarves. Goodbye: Goodbye (MRP)
June 11, 2013 at 2:50 pm
in reply to: Write 5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM 2.
Participant1) It’s okay if your child wants to either sit facing you or facing outward. We want them to see everything that is going on! 2) Children are exploring the instrument when they have it in their mouth. This is just part of their musical development and you don’t need to worry because all instruments are cleaned between sessions. 3) Your child can move around during the session. We encourage freedom of movement as this is their way of becoming independent. 4) It’s okay for your child to come over and explore my guitar. They are moving towards independence in their musical development. 5) your child is recognizing the song – see they are anticipating what is coming next!
June 11, 2013 at 2:40 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
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