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This training has been very empowering and encouraging to start my own program. I currently work in hospice, with adults, and I am excited to hopefully start offering early childhood classes in my community. I feel confident that I have the knowledge and ability to do so.
ParticipantI have organized my thoughts and I am proud to say that I completed a marketing plan! I am now researching the possible locations to possibly provide services at. I will most likely be sharing some thoughts with my colleagues to bounce off ideas with them.
ParticipantThe limited time I have worked with children, I made sure to use prompting and modeling, as well as, give clear, simple instructions. I also made sure to be adaptable to the child’s ability and level. Also, when planning session, I made sure to have a variety of activities that I could use during the session to maintain children engage. Having extra activities in my “tool kit” to pick in a “emergency” was also useful especially when a planned activity did not go as expected.
ParticipantWhat I am most looking forward to is to have the guidance, and support from not only other providers that are on the same journey, but also from Beth and Meredith, which knowledge is invaluable! I am excited to know more about the business aspect of it, which it is the knowledge and experience that I most lack of and need.
ParticipantI would explain that music for skill building targets a specific area, and it is guided by probably an assessment, goals, and treatment planning. Music for development is a more holistic approach to everything that is involved in growth.
June 10, 2017 at 9:56 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
ParticipantSprouting Melodies 3:
1) Exploration 2) Energetic 3) Interaction 4) Independence 5) Active
Plan: Welcome- Hello, Hello; Movement: Dance to the music; Instrument playing- Leader of the band; Utilize gathering drum to bring children together; Goodbye- Bye Bye GoodbyeFamily Sprouts:
1) Engagement 2) Independence 3) Connections 4) Socialization 5) Support
Plan: Hello- When I meet a new friend; Movement- We are gonna dance, Monkey Moves; instrument playing- Zum Gali Gali; Goddbye- Goodbye everyoneParticipantI would think, as stated before, one of the challenges would be to be conscientious of the developmental ages of the participants, and making sure that I provide opportunities for engagement for all age groups.
June 1, 2017 at 8:13 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
Participant5 Words: Exploration, Independence, Surprise, Energetic, Lively
1) It is ok if your child wants to explore around, 2) Your child may not want to sit on your lap at this time, and that is ok, 3) If your child plays on the drum, or his/her instrument “out of place”, it is ok, since it is part of exploring, 4) Part of them being independent, is that they may run around the classroom while the music is playing, 5) Help your child in directing his/her body and movements. It is especially beneficial if you help their feet touch the floor (if jumping up and down), so they feel a sense of stability.
Hello: When I meet a new friend; Movement: Dance to the music; Instruments: Shake, shake, shake; Goodbye: It’s time to go {songs from Bright Start Music}
ParticipantI think it’s about assessing the group, and how much stimulation they can receive. I think it is important to simulate how the children and parents are feeling and acting, and match it accordingly. You can definitely see on someone’s affect and body gestures if they are feeling uncomfortable or are receiving too much stimulation from you.
ParticipantWith my adult clients, I often use Remo drums, since they are durable, and easy to clean. My list of instruments for my program would look something like this: Remo gathering drum, rain sticks (child one), small hand drums, and chiquitas.
May 30, 2017 at 11:05 am
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantWhen I was a caregiver for infants at a preschool, I always sang a hello song that included their names. At first, babies listened and were very curious about it. As they grew older, they started to recognize their names in the song, and responded with smiles and giggles…
May 30, 2017 at 11:03 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
ParticipantBonding, exploration. introduction, nurturing, discovery
1) Your child may respond differently to the music, and that it’s ok. 2) If your child seems overwhelmed/surprised to the instruments/music, he/she is responding to a new stimuli and therefore, exploring something new. 3) Instrument playing time serves to give your child an opportunity to explore. 4) When playing or singing quietly, we are focusing on the tempo or rhythm. 5) Making music doesn’t necessarily has to be loud.
Welcome- Hello, how are you? (Good morning, how are you?) Greeting- When I meet a new friend; My right hand says hello Movement- My hand on my head; Move your scarves Instruments- Shake, shake, shake; Leader of the band Bonding- In my own little way Goodbye- It’s time to go; Goodbye {name of child}; It’s time to go
Songs from Bright Start Music
ParticipantComing from a working in clinical model (medical setting), the perspective of me offering community based classes it is definitely different. However, I do see the value that we can offer to this program, and the need that the community have for us music therapist to be targeting those needs. As other participants have said, we are equipped with various, valuable skill sets that make possible our ability to adapt and be flexible in meeting our clients’ needs. Also, we have a unique expertise and knowledge that we can share with, in this case, the parents, in knowing what goes on with child development and behavior. Our knowledge in this area, and our expertise in music, makes us stand out and really be a great asset to this population.
ParticipantI have yet to work in early childhood, but as one of only two MTs in my community, I know that there is a need for us to provide services to this population. Also, in my research of early childhood classes in my community, I have found that there is really not a variety for families. My community is more of a retirement town, and most services are geared towards that population. Also, there is a need for services to be provided to the Spanish speaking families in my community.
May 23, 2017 at 8:48 pm
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantI think that the value that music therapists bring to families is that we have been trained to address an array of goals, and areas. We are able to not only provide quality music experiences, but interventions that cater to our clients’ needs, and regarding early childhood, to aid or promote to successfully achieve the different developmental milestones.
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