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.
