VILLAGE: Dream Pillow Week 5

FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING

Audiation: Audiation is the ability to hear music when no musical sound is present. When you audiate, you have internalized music and are “thinking” music. “Sarasponda” has an invitation to audiate when the last note is left off the song. As the song becomes familiar, some babies may spontaneously fill in the blank. Regardless of the response, this is an opportunity to engage your baby’s listening skills.

Through Stress to Success: Your baby’s emotions and motor development are interrelated. Each new skill brings frustration during the learning and delight upon mastery. As your baby learns to walk, she may express stress through tantrums, which are a sign of her developing independence.

Cuddle Up: Babies who have warm, responsive care are more resilient later in life. By following your instincts to cuddle your baby in activities such as Rock-A-Bye, Baby, you are providing the security and safety necessary for your baby’s healthy development.

Patterns in Music: Music is rich with patterns of rhythm and melody, from simple to complex. Your baby’s brain is designed to seek patterns, right from birth, as she makes sense of the world. Thus, the simple, engaging song, “May There Always Be Sunshine” provides experience your baby’s brain is hungry for.