Dear Our Time Parent:
The children certainly enjoyed playing the resonator bars again today! As we sang while they played, I noticed how pleased (and sometimes cautious) each child was as he realized that he was the one making the instrumental music to which the rest of us sang! Being part of a music-making group is a rewarding experience.
I hope that you have both found “our time” together as rewarding an experience as I have. I look forward to seeing you all here for our last class next week.
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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
Rhymes and the Organization of Language: Children must be aware of the rhythmic flow and form of language before they can speak full and organized sentences. From the time they are infants, they listen to the sounds of speech and begin to produce words as they grow into toddlers. By exposing children to rhymes, they begin to absorb and understand the organization of language.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Music for Young Children Moonbeams II (keyboard Ages 7-9) Lesson 3
Please note that lesson 3 has been postponed to next week since all of our students cannot make it to class this Wednesday. As a result, Wednesday class will be on the same lesson plan of the Monday Moonbeams class facilitating make up classes opportunities.
S-3 Moonbeam Swing
S-5 I’m Such A Dynamic Person
Bright Ideas:
Pages 13, 25, 43, 120, 174
W-1-4: C scale, chords, contrary, cadence, triads
W-8, 9: Gymnastics
K-4: Frere Jacques
(KS-102: Climbing)
L-2: Rhythm
RCM: Lady Moon
E-10: Alouette
C+ triads, Cadence card
S-3 Moonbeam Swing
S-5 I’m Such A Dynamic Person
Bright Ideas:
Pages 13, 25, 43, 120, 174
W-1-4: C scale, chords, contrary, cadence, triads
W-8, 9: Gymnastics
K-4: Frere Jacques
(KS-102: Climbing)
L-2: Rhythm
RCM: Lady Moon
E-10: Alouette
C+ triads, Cadence card
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Kindermusik OurTime Feedle-dee-dee Week 13
Dear Our Time Parent:
As we near the end of the semester, renew your child’s excitement about Kindermusik through revisiting “old favorites”–favorite activities, favorite sounds on the CDs, favorite songs to sing, or favorite dances. Flipping through your Home Activity Book will remind you of many of these. And you might even come across some ideas you have yet to try! Also, review the Kindermusik Foundations of Learning™ statements to remind yourself of the many reasons Kindermusik is the single best choice for your child!
If you would like more information on how music activities can benefit your child, I would be happy to share with you some sources which should be readily available at the library. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have!
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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
Rocking and Listening: Although many people “listen” to music throughout the day, listening is often relegated to being a “backgound” event. Setting aside a special time for rocking and listening, provides moments invaluable to the development of both emotional security and music appreciation.
As we near the end of the semester, renew your child’s excitement about Kindermusik through revisiting “old favorites”–favorite activities, favorite sounds on the CDs, favorite songs to sing, or favorite dances. Flipping through your Home Activity Book will remind you of many of these. And you might even come across some ideas you have yet to try! Also, review the Kindermusik Foundations of Learning™ statements to remind yourself of the many reasons Kindermusik is the single best choice for your child!
If you would like more information on how music activities can benefit your child, I would be happy to share with you some sources which should be readily available at the library. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have!
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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
Rocking and Listening: Although many people “listen” to music throughout the day, listening is often relegated to being a “backgound” event. Setting aside a special time for rocking and listening, provides moments invaluable to the development of both emotional security and music appreciation.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Music for Young Children Moonbeams II (keyboard Ages 7-9) Lesson 2
S-4: Music
(add an ostinato)
S-5: I’m Such A Dynamic Person
Sing K-2, 3 Rain
Who’s That?
Bright Ideas:
Pages 36, 132, 137, 140, 141
W-1-3: C scale, chord, contrary motion, cadence
W-7: Bouncy C’s
K-2, 3: Rain
Rhythm Dictation
E-10: Alouette
C+ scales, chords, Triad
(add an ostinato)
S-5: I’m Such A Dynamic Person
Sing K-2, 3 Rain
Who’s That?
Bright Ideas:
Pages 36, 132, 137, 140, 141
W-1-3: C scale, chord, contrary motion, cadence
W-7: Bouncy C’s
K-2, 3: Rain
Rhythm Dictation
E-10: Alouette
C+ scales, chords, Triad
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Kindermusik OurTime Feedle-dee-dee Week 12
Dear Our Time Parent:
BZZ, BZZ, BZZ! While it is important to teach our children about stinging insects, it is still possible to enjoy bumblebee pretend play. Our Kindermusik bumblebee activities focus on vocal sounds, both loud and quiet, and on fine motor skills. The development of fine motor skills (finger movements) is essential in increasing a child’s ability to manipulate small objects such as crayons, a toothbrush, a fork, etc. These skills may also later translate into the ability to use the fingers to play musical instruments such as the flute, piano, or cello.
Fingerplays are a great way to enhance fine motor development and a great way to entertain your child while riding in the car, waiting in the grocery line, or just spending quiet time together. Have a good time with the following activities involving finger movements: I Saw a Little Rabbit, Itsy Bitsy Mouseykins, Ten Fluffy Chicks, Listen to the Bee’s Song/Buzz Upon the Flower and the American Sign Language sign for butterfly.
SPECIAL NOTE TO THE PARENT:
It’s time to ensure that your child continues to benefit and enjoy the Kindermusik experience. Reserve your spot now for a fun-filled Kindermusik Adventures camp this summer. Continue to foster your child's musical, cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by enrolling now!
Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
Fine Motor Skills: Fine motor skills may be developed through games requiring focus on finger movements. These skills are essential in increasing the child’s ability to turn pages of a book, use a crayon, hold a toothbrush or use a spoon.
Nuturing Young Singers: In nurturing young singers, it is important to present songs with a limited range, such as five or six notes, which are generally easier for young children to sing than songs with a larger range. The notes from about the d above midle c to the a above middle c tend to be the easiest singing range for these young singers to access initially.
BZZ, BZZ, BZZ! While it is important to teach our children about stinging insects, it is still possible to enjoy bumblebee pretend play. Our Kindermusik bumblebee activities focus on vocal sounds, both loud and quiet, and on fine motor skills. The development of fine motor skills (finger movements) is essential in increasing a child’s ability to manipulate small objects such as crayons, a toothbrush, a fork, etc. These skills may also later translate into the ability to use the fingers to play musical instruments such as the flute, piano, or cello.
Fingerplays are a great way to enhance fine motor development and a great way to entertain your child while riding in the car, waiting in the grocery line, or just spending quiet time together. Have a good time with the following activities involving finger movements: I Saw a Little Rabbit, Itsy Bitsy Mouseykins, Ten Fluffy Chicks, Listen to the Bee’s Song/Buzz Upon the Flower and the American Sign Language sign for butterfly.
SPECIAL NOTE TO THE PARENT:
It’s time to ensure that your child continues to benefit and enjoy the Kindermusik experience. Reserve your spot now for a fun-filled Kindermusik Adventures camp this summer. Continue to foster your child's musical, cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by enrolling now!
Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
Fine Motor Skills: Fine motor skills may be developed through games requiring focus on finger movements. These skills are essential in increasing the child’s ability to turn pages of a book, use a crayon, hold a toothbrush or use a spoon.
Nuturing Young Singers: In nurturing young singers, it is important to present songs with a limited range, such as five or six notes, which are generally easier for young children to sing than songs with a larger range. The notes from about the d above midle c to the a above middle c tend to be the easiest singing range for these young singers to access initially.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Music for Young Children Moonbeams II (keyboard Ages 7-9) Lesson 1
S-1, 2: each week
S-4: Music
Review beat & rhythm
Bright Ideas:
Pages 14, 152, 155, 167, 181
W-1, 2: C scale, chords
W-5: Imagination
W-6: March in C
K-1: Whoops
Teach glissando
KS-98: Circle Stickers
(to review 4/4)
L-1: Forte/piano
E-10: Alouette
S-4: Music
Review beat & rhythm
Bright Ideas:
Pages 14, 152, 155, 167, 181
W-1, 2: C scale, chords
W-5: Imagination
W-6: March in C
K-1: Whoops
Teach glissando
KS-98: Circle Stickers
(to review 4/4)
L-1: Forte/piano
E-10: Alouette
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Kindermusik OurTime Feedle-dee-dee Week 11
Dear Our Time Parent:
Foster excitement about Kindermusik this week by pulling out your Home Activity Book. If you haven’t already used your Hush, Little Baby picture cards, now’s a great time to remind your child of this familiar lullaby that we enjoyed over the past five weeks while looking at the pictures (pp.18-22) and singing the song. Other playful picture activities can be found on pp.26-27 and pp.30-31. How many bumblebee games can you and your child create?
Have fun playing!
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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
AABA Form: Exposure to songs with clearly defined phrases and simple structures, such as AABA form, helps children develop an awareness of form an awareness of form and pattern in musical language.
Levels in Movement: As toddlers become competent walkers and runners, most of the locomotor movement they are interested in is done in an upright position. Exploring levels in movement provides and opportunity to explore dancing upright as well as bent or crouched over, providing stimulation to the vestiular system while encouraging creativity in movement and providing an opportunity for linking a label with movement.
Awareness of Meter and Steady Beat: When attention is focused on the first beat or syllable of each measure, children are encouraged to become aware of larger rhythmic groupings or the meter in music. When attention is focused on the smaller rhythmic subdivisions within each measure, children are encouraged to become aware of steady beat. Awareness of meter and awareness of steay beat are both important musicianship skills.
Foster excitement about Kindermusik this week by pulling out your Home Activity Book. If you haven’t already used your Hush, Little Baby picture cards, now’s a great time to remind your child of this familiar lullaby that we enjoyed over the past five weeks while looking at the pictures (pp.18-22) and singing the song. Other playful picture activities can be found on pp.26-27 and pp.30-31. How many bumblebee games can you and your child create?
Have fun playing!
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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning - some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:
AABA Form: Exposure to songs with clearly defined phrases and simple structures, such as AABA form, helps children develop an awareness of form an awareness of form and pattern in musical language.
Levels in Movement: As toddlers become competent walkers and runners, most of the locomotor movement they are interested in is done in an upright position. Exploring levels in movement provides and opportunity to explore dancing upright as well as bent or crouched over, providing stimulation to the vestiular system while encouraging creativity in movement and providing an opportunity for linking a label with movement.
Awareness of Meter and Steady Beat: When attention is focused on the first beat or syllable of each measure, children are encouraged to become aware of larger rhythmic groupings or the meter in music. When attention is focused on the smaller rhythmic subdivisions within each measure, children are encouraged to become aware of steady beat. Awareness of meter and awareness of steay beat are both important musicianship skills.