Create a Music brochures

Finding Music at home:

According to the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) at 4 to 8 months “musical awareness becomes more active” (Edwards, 2013).

Parents can tie a tiny ribbon with bells on the wrist or leg so that the baby creates music whenever they move.

At age 2 to 3 years “dance begins” (Edwards, 2013). This is a great time for parents to use music as a tool for promoting movement.

The homemade game ‘get up and move dice’ adapted from the website: Growing a Jeweled Rose provides parents with instructions on how to create 2 giant dice one with actions and the other with descriptions. Your child throws the dice then completes the actions. This is a great way to explore new movements and physical abilities.

Finding Music in our Community:

The website: Fun4OrlandoKids has a vast listing of community resources based on each county including:

· Central Florida Community Arts.

This program is for children 3 years and older it provides affordable lessons in music, dance and theater production to youth in the Orlando area.

· ACT III Music Lessons.

This studio is for children 6 and older and provides lessons in musical instruments, dancing and acting.

Finding Music in the Classroom

Music can be a very useful tool in the here are a few ways I would use music and movement in the classroom.

· Using counting and number songs to help with Math lessons (academic)

· Use music to help with transitions such as circle time and cleaning up. (classroom management)

· Create songs using books to help with literacy skills and vocabulary. (academic)

· Use songs for greetings and celebrations such as birthdays (building classroom community).

It helps with cognitive development. Music can be used in subject areas like math and Science that are more rigid and complex. “There is a connection between music and mathematical thinking” (Edwards, Bayless & Ramsey, 2010).

Movement affects physical development. It improves coordination as well as balance and help children explore their physical abilities.

Music is a great way to help children understand and regulate their feelings.

Music also helps children to express their creativity and expand their imaginations.

Why is music and movement important?

Here are 4 reasons music and movement is important and should be incorporated in the classroom and at home.

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Finding Music & Movement in Everything

‘Finding Music and Movement in Everything’ is an informational brochure that gives parents an insight into the world of music and movement and how it impacts a child’s life. This brochure explains:

· The importance of music & movement

· How it is used in the classroom

· Fun ways to incorporate music and movement at home

As well as:

· Online resources &

· Resources in the community

Finding Music on the Web

These online resources use both music and movement to help with academic growth and development.

https://www.abcmouse.com/

(Ages 2-8)

https://www.gonoodle.com/

(Ages 2+)

References:

Edwards, L. (2013). Music and movement: A way of life for the young child (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

Edwards, L., Bayless, K., Ramsey, L. E. (2010, July 20). Four Important Reasons for Including Music in the Classroom. Retrieved May 23, 2017, from https://www.education.com/reference/article/four-important-reasons-including-music/

Fun For Orlando Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved May 25, 2017, from http://fun4orlandokids.com/Programs-Classes/Music/Act-III-Music-Lessons/View-details

Homemade Toddler Game- Get Up & Move Dice. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2017, from http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/08/homemade-toddler-game-get-up-move-dice.html