Family Time: Here, There, & Everywhere Week 7

FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING

Vocal Harmony: Hearing and singing simple melodies and harmonies form the foundation of a child’s musical education. The child’s ear easily hears simple pentatonic melodies and tonic accompaniments, which encourages the child to sing in tune.

Inhibitory Control: Regulating one’s own motion by stopping movement or speech or waiting for a turn are vital life skills that must be learned and practiced at an early age. Confidence stems from the awareness that “My body does what I ask it to do.”

Movement with Instrument Play: The developing brain is wired to learn as the body moves. To achieve the precision of the mature brain, stimulation in the form of movement and sensory experiences during the early developing years is necessary. Providing children with the sensory-motor experiences, including activities that integrate visual information, sound, and fine-motor movements, stimulate and strengthen the brain’s wiring patterns. When children play instruments, movement and sound come together to create a multi-sensory learning experience.