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June 29, 2013 at 1:22 am
in reply to: Where will you go from here? How will this training impact your work as a music therapist?
ParticipantI want to first thank you both for sharing this information in such a concise package. It has been years since I officially studied childhood development, and it was wonderful to have that review alongside of the stages of musical development.
I will most definitely be incorporating this knowledge into my existing business providing early childhood family music as well as preschool music programs.
June 29, 2013 at 1:17 am
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantFirst, I will definitely be sharing the “parent ed” talking points that I learned about childhood development and musical development with my families. It is so valuable for them and makes our classes that much more valuable for all. I was also inspired to seek out parent groups and organizations to share the message of what we can offer.
June 27, 2013 at 12:46 am
in reply to: Share what you are most looking forward to as you become a Sprouting Melodies provider.
ParticipantI have enjoyed learning so many new ideas, songs, and parent ed tips. Thank you for that. The online Sprouting Melodies forum definitely sounds like the most appealing part of being a SM provider.
June 27, 2013 at 12:41 am
in reply to: Share some strategies you have used to assure every child in your groups is successful.
ParticipantAs we learned in this course a good, age appropriate plan with a consistent structure and plenty of repetition is important. As is constant assessment to see how the children are engaged. If a certain song or activity isn’t working, cut it short and do something else. I give the children lots of choices and follow their lead with their suggestions if I can.
June 26, 2013 at 11:33 pm
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 3 session and Family Sprouts sessions
ParticipantSM3: 1. Instrument Exploration 2. Hello/ Gathering: Hey Everybody. 3. Body Percussion: Where is the Music? 4. Lap Ride: Swimming together. 5. Instrument Play: You Play a Little 6. Gross Motor Movement: My Brand New Friend 7. Cool Down: Music is the Way 8. Goodbye: Music Time is Over
Family Sprouts: 1. Instrument Exploration 2. Hello/ Gathering: Hey Everybody. 3. Body Percussion: Where is the Music? 4. Lap Ride: Row it Faster 5. Instrument Play: I like this song 6. Gross Motor Movement: Will You Come? 7. Cool Down: Book – Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Eric Carle (with visual aides) 8. Goodbye: Thank you very much
June 26, 2013 at 11:06 pm
in reply to: Share some thoughts about the challenges of providing multi-age groupings
ParticipantI actually really enjoy providing multi-age groups. I love that the littles get to watch and learn from the bigs. I love seeing families together! I think one of the biggest challenges is making sure to have “time” for the smaller babies. As was mentioned, the older kids are so enthusiastic they can easily ‘take over’ a group if you are not careful. Also, I definitely agree with Lauren’s comment that we must be aware of energy level and startle responses in the little ones.
June 26, 2013 at 10:57 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantMusic for skill building makes me think of teaching music instrument lessons. I’m teaching you how to play the flute, or the specific skill of singing on pitch perhaps(?). As you all said before, music for development is about supporting the whole child and giving them opportunities to be exposed to music, explore and learn. They will likely, in turn, end up learning the skills of keeping a beat and singing in tune (and eventually learning the flute).
June 26, 2013 at 10:19 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Family Sprouts
June 26, 2013 at 9:31 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3
June 21, 2013 at 1:47 am
in reply to: Create a plan for songs and music experiences to use in a Sprouting Melodies 2 session.
ParticipantInstrument Exploration: Explore and settle in Hello/ Gathering: Golly, Golly (see below). Body Percussion: Can you See see see Lap Ride: Wiggly Jiggly Car. Instrument Play: .Sit with me and shake Gross Motor Movement:March with my Baby . Cool Down: Pick Your Hands Up High Goodbye: Music is Over (Laurie Farnan. I think it’s in “Music is for Everyone”)
Oooooooohhhhhh (wiggle fingers way up high! hold!) Golly, Golly, Golly Good morning, good morning, good morning. Golly, Golly, Golly Good morning, good morning to __you____. (do do do re mi sol, sol re sol, sol mi sol. do do do re mi sol, sol re sol, sol do) I learned this at a conference a million years ago. Sorry, I can’t remember who it was, but I recall her being a “big name” in early childhood??? Kids LOVE it.
June 21, 2013 at 12:52 am
in reply to: Write 5 sentences you can use when speaking with parents about musical responses of children in SM 2.
ParticipantLet your baby explore and make their own musical choices. It’s not really about playing “up high”!
It’s ok for your baby to “just watch”. They learn by watching you (do the movements).
Yes, it really is ok for Ali to play the guitar with me. (She’s exploring and learning!)
At this age your little one loves surprises – as long as she knows it is coming!
Feet are a great way to get a lot of sensory input (and the “beat”) into our bodies. Just make sure you’re getting the bottoms of their feet on the floor and not just the heels.
June 21, 2013 at 12:35 am
in reply to: What kind and brand of instruments are you using in your groups with children of this developmental level?
ParticipantThe Hohner Kids Mini Orchestra is also awesome. I also have a bunch of the West Music Castanets (Can you tell that I live where there is a West music in town?) 😉
June 21, 2013 at 12:31 am
in reply to: What kind and brand of instruments are you using in your groups with children of this developmental level?
ParticipantI use Norwex cloths to clean my instruments. So handy since you just need water & the cloth, and totally non-toxic.
Remo drums for sure. I have these http://www.westmusic.com/1002405-kids/k5020-kids-drums/remo-rhythm-club-frame-drums.htm The set of 5 is nicer, but more expensive. Love my buffalo drum.
Hohner Kids MT608 Toddler Tambourine http://www.westmusic.com/1002405-kids/k5050-under-age-3/k5050a-bells-shakers/hohner-kids-mt608-toddler-tambourine.htm. I also have some Basic Beat Jelly Bean tambourines. Inexpensive, and decent, but not as nice as the hohner!
Hohner rainmakers
Basic Beat Chiquitas, I just have the smaller ones
LP mini cabas
They LOVE the basic beat stir xylophone. I take the handle off. This is probably better for older kids. http://www.westmusic.com/1002409-drums-percussion/p2020-hand-mounted-percussion/p2020i-sound-effects/p2020i24-stir-xylophones/basic-beat-bb39-stir-xylophone-w-mallet.htm
They love my Tenor Ukulele. It’s just their size!June 20, 2013 at 11:52 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board on how much stimulation is enough? How much stimulation is too much?
ParticipantI think this is where our training as music therapists really comes into play. We do not want to overstimulate the children and make them frightened or conversely, shut down. Also we want to keep the music energetic enough so that we do not completely “lose our crowd”. Finding that sweet spot in the middle is the key.
June 20, 2013 at 11:45 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
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