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Multi age groupings are both challenging and beneficial. It is challenging because you have to be even more intentional about the interventions and songs used and making sure that they are developmentally and age-appropriate. However, they are beneficial because oftentimes older kids can model appropriate social behaviors for the younger kids to see. It is good to consider various adaptations with interventions planned when working with a multi age group. For example, how can I make this more challenging to fit this child’s need? How can I adapt the music here? How can I be even MORE prepared with adaptations if need be?
ParticipantIt’s always nice to end a session with a cooldown song before the goodbye song. 🙂
ParticipantIntentionality, empowerment, relationships, bonding, growth
I would begin with a hello song and prompt everyone to say hello to each other. Next, I would do “It’s Your Turn” to encourage turn-taking amongst siblings. I would also encourage parents to use music even while their children are playing at home to aid in generalizing the skills we practice in SM. Third, I would facilitate “All Kinds Of People” and prompt families to fill in the blanks of what their child or sibling does walking down the street and prompt everyone to match their movement. Next, we would read a book and use an embedded song “Let’s Read a Book Today.” Last, I would end with simple body percussion movements to an original song “I feel that Boom Boom Boom In My Music.” We would sing a goodbye song.
ParticipantHigh-energy, fun, silly, sensory-focused, and independence.
I would start with a hello song “Shake Hands With Me” and invite everyone to gather around and sing. I would transition into a bonding song “My Brand New Friend.” I would then implement an instrument-play experience and use the song “One. One. Play the Drum.” Next, I would facilitate music and movement with the song “Pick Your Hands Up High.” Then we would transition to a sound about me using “Take A Trip Today.” Last, we would end with a goodbye song.
ParticipantThanks so much! I think that can also go for music therapists too. I remember when I was a freshman in college, getting out of the performance mindset was the most challenging thing to tackle.
ParticipantI am currently using egg shakers, maracas, hand bells, small drums with mallets, gathering drums, and scarves. I am unsure of the particular brand as I am not near my instruments at the moment!
ParticipantExciting. Grounding. Silly. Funny. Curious.
Phrases I would use:
Look at how your child is moving their body to the rhythm of the music- move with them! It is totally appropriate that your child is exploring the space and stepping in and out of the music experience- it shows that they are being more independent. This is a great opportunity to use rhythm to bring them back to the music space. Did you see that your body started and stopped moving with the music! That was incredible.My plan:
1. Hello Song
2. “Do You Wanna Be My Friend?”- Songs about my world; I would implement this song to encourage appropriate social skills.
3. “Wiggly Jiggly Car”- Bonding song
4. “In My Little Hand”- instrument play song
5. “Where Is The Music?”- Songs about me.
6. Goodbye Song.ParticipantDetermining too much vs not enough stimulation changes child to child. From my experience, I have seen children become very sensory-seeking if they are under stimulated. On the other hand, I have observed children who become upset, crying, cover their ears if they are over stimulated. Balance is key, and remaining observant at all times in order to see if you need to make a change during the session.
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