In this class, I am using music as a tool to
increase your child's confidence and creativity. There is no formal
instruction or pressure to achieve a particular outcome. I am not
trying to create mini-musicians. My goal for the class is to create an
environment where children are free to explore and discover music, while they become more confident and creative.
Why Music Class?
Skills learned in my class:
Motor Skills By
playing instruments such as maracas, drums, and rhythm sticks, children
practice fine motor skills. Grasping a mallet and playing a drum
incorporate eye-hand coordination and fine motor strength. By playing
rhythm sticks with both hands, children practice bilateral coordination-
playing with both hands simultaneously- a skills that can be difficult
for toddlers.
Attention/Following Directions The fingerplays and
action songs we do in music class are great ways to help build your
child’s ability to follow directions and develop attention skills.
Speech and Language Development Singing is a
wonderful tool for language building. Through song, we can practice
articulation of sounds, vocabulary, and language expression.
Self-confidence and creativity This may most important aspects of my class class. Watching a shy child begin
to blossom and feel good about him/herself is one of the most rewarding
parts of class participation. As children become more self-assured,
they feel more comfortable expressing themselves in class, moving
creatively to music, using their voices to sing, and participating with
enthusiasm.
Each class
contains:
Greeting and Goodbye Rituals help children feel comfortable, recognized, and ready for learning.
Singing
is a natural way for children to express their creativity and growing
sense of rhythm and melody.
Movement
activities help children develop coordination and rhythm.
Description of class:
My music workshop provides a fun and informal setting where children can
sing, play simple percussion instruments, dance, and more. Children are free to
participate at their own pace and are encouraged to express themselves through
music. Each class is 45 minutes long and full of songs, simple instruments and
props which provide a great opportunity to foster your child's creativity and
learn at the same time. All of these activities are designed to build many
skills: Confidence, self control,
and communication skills. Singing, imitating sounds, and rhyming foster language skills. Listening and turn-taking
encourages social skills. Most
importantly, your child will have fun in class!
I am also offering music therapy for children with autism, speech impairment, Down syndrome, social delays, physical handicaps, etc
Music
is a powerful tool in the development of children with special needs. More and more research has supported using music
in a therapeutic way to foster growth and development in special needs children.
How
Can Music Help Children with Special Needs?
Speech and communication – Singing songs can help with language and speech skills.
Fine and gross motor
– Using simple instruments, like maracas, to address specific fine and
gross motor skills.
Social skill development – Children practice greetings, turn taking, eye
contact, requesting, etc., through musical activities.
Behavioral
– Creating songs and musical stories about appropriate behavior.
Social-Emotional
– Singing songs that teach a child how to identify feelings and how to
cope with “big” emotions.
Self-confidence-
Children have fun with music and it can provide a boost to their
self-esteem