Rituals~
Everyone has them whether you think you do or not. The way you buckle your seatbelt, the things you say at Thanksgiving, or even things you do on your birthday -these are all rituals. In the Kindermusik classroom we use rituals to create organization, comfort, security, and as attention grabbers for the little wandering minds (no, Moms and Dads -this is not you!). We use a welcome song to get everyone situated and settled in class, and then we use a goodbye song to say our farewells until the next week. These are just the two capstones of many rituals used in class. I have been spending the past couple of days thinking about rituals, and how so many wonderful memories are birthed from the simple things we do! One of my favorite memories involves lots of singing, dancing, and Wee Sing. I can remember the first class of this Spring semester like it was yesterday! Smiling faces, exciting new things and sounds -it is such a happy memory!
So to my families~
Even though we won't be doing our hello and goodbye rituals for a little while, please know that I have enjoyed you all SO much! Your children are wonderful, smart, cute little movers and shakers, and I hope to see you all soon!
Very musically yours~
Busy B!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Play that Funky Music!
No -seriously, play it!
We all know that children learn by experiencing new things. That's why they touch it, squeeze and scratch it, and then stick it in their mouths. Sometimes they're afraid, but most of the time, they'll surprise you by honing in and identifying what is new in their already understood situation.
Playing cultural and various types of music is important for the development of Baby's brain. By exposing them to new sounds and activities surrounding those sounds, you are allowing them to think more in depth about what they are experiencing by expanding the processing skills, as well as encouraging all of those other great FOL's we KM educators LOVE to rave about! I'll give you an example!
Polka -as adults, we don't necessarily appreciate Polka music, but lets face it; that oom-pah-pah really gives Baby something to dance to! The importance of this: bodily control and development of motor skills (gross and fine). I could go on and on with the various types of music and all of the amazing benefits, but I think you get the picture!
Every time you turn on the radio, Baby listens. Every time you hum, Baby listens. So I challenge you, parents! Play some new and exciting music for your Babies. I promise you, they'll listen!
Musically yours,
Briana
We all know that children learn by experiencing new things. That's why they touch it, squeeze and scratch it, and then stick it in their mouths. Sometimes they're afraid, but most of the time, they'll surprise you by honing in and identifying what is new in their already understood situation.
Playing cultural and various types of music is important for the development of Baby's brain. By exposing them to new sounds and activities surrounding those sounds, you are allowing them to think more in depth about what they are experiencing by expanding the processing skills, as well as encouraging all of those other great FOL's we KM educators LOVE to rave about! I'll give you an example!
Polka -as adults, we don't necessarily appreciate Polka music, but lets face it; that oom-pah-pah really gives Baby something to dance to! The importance of this: bodily control and development of motor skills (gross and fine). I could go on and on with the various types of music and all of the amazing benefits, but I think you get the picture!
Every time you turn on the radio, Baby listens. Every time you hum, Baby listens. So I challenge you, parents! Play some new and exciting music for your Babies. I promise you, they'll listen!
Musically yours,
Briana
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