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Social skills through music and movement
provides children and facilitators a wide
open spectrum of creative avenues to
implement an age appropriate, challenging,
open ended curricula in a safe nurturing
environment where children can experience
using verbal, physical and performing arts
as a vehicle for appropriate social
interactions
Why is a Music and Movement Class beneficial
for my child?
Music and movement are part of our lives
from birth; a newborn can be comforted by
the rhythmic sounds of their caregiver’s
heart; an infant can be soothed by being
gently rocked to a steady beat; and a
toddler often has a favorite song or rhyme
they frequently repeat. “Music and movement
contributes to a child’s overall
development. Research has shown that
listening to and making music in early
childhood helps wire a child’s brain in ways
required for understanding mathematics,
science and engineering. In addition, music
and movement provide opportunities to
explore feelings, relationships and various
concepts. These experiences also promote the
development of listening and speaking
skills, motor skills, creativity, and
aesthetic appreciation.”
Music is used as part of our celebrations,
holidays, religious or worship experiences,
as well as for pure entertainment. Although
no one can quite explain the reason why
music has such an important role in our
every day lives, it does. Music inspires,
soothes, excites, and bonds people of all
ages and from all walks of life. Music is a
natural connection tool. It brings people
together and helps them interact with one
another. It is part of many social events.
How many parties, weddings, or receptions
have you attended that didn't have music?
Even a trip to the mall, grocery store or
hotel involves listening music and other
rhythmic sounds.
Music and Movement Classes are more than
just a good time!
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When your child does this… |
Your
child is learning… |
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Holds hands and dances with
another child |
about appropriate relationships |
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Dances around the room |
to respond to musical patterns |
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Plays a musical instrument |
about sequences |
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Sits and just listens to a
melody |
to connect with their emotions |
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Shares ideas and comments |
share, wait, take turns, and
listen to others |
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Source: Information assembled
from The Creative Curriculum,
Teaching Strategies, Inc. 1997
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