WHY SHOULD YOU BE SPENDING TIME HELPING CHILDREN DISCOVER MUSIC?
Here are a few important reasons: - Dancing to music and making music releases stress and energy - Music gives children a way to express their emotions …
“What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?”
My question is “What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?” Since you are here with your experiences, you have something special going on between you and the children. You have your successes and what are they? Some strengths…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 4-Fear of Separation and Baths
Fear of separation: Toddlers' anxiety about separation is an indication of growth. Before the toddler turned 2, they forgot when the parent left and settled down quickly. Now the child worries about and puzzles over the parent's departure. Parents should…
WHAT DOES MUSIC DO FOR THE CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT?
The following are music goals of what happens with children at preschool level: Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music during…
10 THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER AS WE END 2018!
The easier it is to do, the harder is it to change. Forgiveness is not an event. It is a process. Take a second look ... it costs you nothing. Influence is like a savings account. The less you use…
What are some of the characteristic traits and value systems a good teacher must have?
The following characteristic traits include trustworthiness, honesty, integrity, promise keeping, respect, responsibility, caring, sharing, justice, fairness, civic virtue, and citizenship. These are goals and fine reasons why to we pursue in teaching true ethics in the schools. It will help…
NINE DIFFERENT KINDS OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MUSIC-Part 5
5. Music Activities help promote and encourage the children's listening skills, creative expression and social interaction. When music is used, children are able to explore sound, volume, tempo and rhythm. (There are many educational concepts taught through music out there that fit…
Importance of Listening
The Importance of Listening Children began to listen long before they read, write, or speak. Some children enter school without ever having listened consciously or been held responsible for listening. For many children, listening is the most important medium. Growth…