The Art of ... Repetition

Each time I post, I find myself thinking about your exceptional children, and how Kindermusik's FOL's (Foundations of Learning) come into play in our lessons.  This week, the families will hear about the importance of repetition.  This kind of seems like a no-brainer, but sometimes, it is helpful to talk about those because, well... we often don't!

It is easy to see the physical results of repetition.  We see them learn to walk, learn to talk, and learn to color and then write.  Repetition physically is one of the most rewarding things we can experience as parents because it is proof that your little bundle of love is making progress.  Who doesn't want that, right?  There is a flip side to this, though, that is harder to think about because it is always hidden!

Flip: what's happening in your music maker's little brain.  It's a lot -a lot is going on up there that we don't even notice.  Chemically, the brain is making connections between brain cells through the synapses.  These little guys help build and strengthen baby's brain.  The more connections the better; they help stabalize the brain cells.  Traditionally, this stops when the are about 13 years of age, depending, of course, on genetics.

Every week, when we do our Hello, Hello! song and our goodbye song, we're using repetition to signal the beginning and ending of class.  Each week when we give them an instrument, we are using repition to strengthen their muscles, motor skills, and their brains.

On the really bright side, this is an exciting, safe, and happy experience for your baby as well as being exciting, safe, and happy for you!  It is truly amazing what 45 minutes of moving and shaking can do for everyone.  I know that I spend the rest of the day smiling!




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