Play with the Tempo (speed) and Dymamics (volume) of music.
Musical Parenting Tip: Play with the tempo (speed) and dynamics (volume) of music. Why? · When your Preschool child is asked to move to a changing tempo, it helps him internalize the …
Read MoreHelp Your child Discover Sounds (speech & instrumental)
Musical Parenting Tip: Help your toddler discover sounds (speech & instrumental). Why? · Auditory discrimination allows us to notice and compare distinct and separate sounds in speech, as well as the unique timbre of individual instruments and …
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Use Music to Discover and Create Patterns
Musical Parenting Tip: Use Music to Discover & Create patterns with your child Why? Sequencing is important to reading comprehension, math problems, and remembering the steps to a …
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Play with the Rhythm of Music to Develop Language Skills
Musical Parenting Tip: Play with the Rhythm of Music to develop Language Skills for now and Musical Skills for later. Why? The rhythm of nonsense words, like ‘skinnamarink,’ gives …
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Explore Instruments Sounds to Develop Auditory Discrimination
Musical Parenting Tip: Explore instruments and sounds with your child. Why? Awareness of specific sounds (‘timbre’) is the musical equivalent of phonemic awareness (the sounds of language), and it …
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Kindermusik Teaches Vocal Expression
Musical Parenting Tip: Use your voice to make sounds & sound effects! Why? Vocal play is a great way to bring literature to life for children. Making sound effects …
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Hold a Family Percussion Party!
Musical Parenting tip: Hold a family percussion party! Why? Participating in group music activities fosters a sense of connectedness. A chance to explore instruments is a chance for your child …
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Musical Variety Stimulates the Brain!
Musical Parenting Tip: Keep the beat to a variety of music Why? Sung, chanted, or played, young children love steady beat (perhaps, due to its similarity to the heartbeat baby …
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Keep the Beat With Your Child!
Musical Parenting Tip: Keep the beat with your child! Why? Sung, chanted, or played, young children love steady beat (perhaps, due to its similarity to the heartbeat baby heard in …
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Kindermusik Makes Great Parenting Easier!
Musical Parenting Tip: Adapt ideas from Kindermusik into your child’s life to make great parenting easier! Why? Kindermusik is research-based, to help you help your child grow in a …
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