MusicBee Academy: Kindermusik Family Time Our Kind of Day Week 3

Testimony

The results of Kindermusik extend beyond the weekly session. Archer has found his love for music through Kindermusik. He has become more engaged in activities that require joint attention. He would also initiate family members to join him in jumping and playing when his Kindermusik CD is played. The music and activities have stimulated Archer to be more aware of and involved with his surroundings. Kindermusik has made Archer a happier kid and me a proud mother. ~ Constance Wun, mother of three year-old Archer

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Kindermusik Family Time Our Kind of Day Week 3

Dear Family Time Parents,
Have you played the Picture Domino Game in your At Home Materials? Playing games within a family allows children to develop social skills in an emotionally secure environment. Games develop good school skills as well. In one study, preschool children taught with games and songs tested 10 to 20 points higher on IQ tests; by age 15 those same children had higher math and reading scores.

Through games your children learn the importance of taking turns, sharing, and playing just for fun. For a new twist, divide your family into two groups and play the game as teams—be sure to include the Kangaroo puppets, too (only one to a team!) .
Game on!

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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning – some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:

Vestibular Stimulation – The vestibular system, which controls balance and coordination, is stimulated during movement. Once stimulated, the vestibular system wakes up the brain and helps it take in new information. By moving to music, a child`s brain is made alert and open to learning.

Steady Beat – One of the first musical skills to develop is the ability to keep a steady beat. This skill is extremely important, of course, for future musical experiences, but it is also important in everyday life. Think of all we do that requires refularly paced repeated motion (a sense of steady beat!): walking, running, riding, a bicycle, cutting with scissors, bouncing a ball, and more.