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Summer Holiday Classes
Looking for something for the little ones for summer?
Join us at Wells Cricket Club (South Horrington, near Tree House Nursery) for some Kindermusik summer fun!
Names are being taken for the following times:
- Wednesdays @ 10am (beginning 24th July)
- Fridays @ 10am (beginning 26th July)
Other times may be added if demand allows.
Please drop me a line for more information if you are interested.
Why music? An inspiring story
I met the most amazing woman in the park yesterday. When she found out I teach Kindermusik she started to tell me about her sons, her life with them and their lives with music. It was a huge testament to the power of music within a family, a person and a community and touched so many Kindermusik themes I had to share…
One of her sons had difficulties at school and at one point was labeled ‘educationally subnormal’. He found his relief and self esteem playing piano in assemblies at school. He is now a PhD scientist.
Another still plays in a band with someone he played with when he was 4. He is now in his twenties. Music is his place to bond and play.
She has another son who is a neuroscientist. He believes whole heartedly that every child should be engaged in some sort of music making. In her words, “He says we are only just beginning to gauge the positive benefits music has on the brain - it does something different. Every one should make music regardless of whether they are a ‘musician’ or not.”
We both stood with tears in our eyes as she told me about the enrichment music had brought to their lives. She still wells up remembering the three of them playing music together for the family at Christmas.
Why music? That’s why.
There is one space left for Wiggle and Grow for walkers – 3yrs 10am Fridays at Wells Cricket Club, South Horrington.
Babies to walking is at 9am and is just starting out. Come and join us!
A song for you
Here’s a little bit of inspiration for us in a time when we are looking around…What is your song? What is your child’s song? Do you push them away or hold them close? When they are lost, how do you bring them back? When we are lost, how do we find our way home?
What people are saying
“What a great load of songs we now have to dance about to! I have made a little music corner for T. with her music player, some shakers and some ribbons to wave about. She loves it!”
“We really enjoyed the session on Friday, I was so pleased that she warmed up so quickly, particularly as she’d just woken up – it often takes her an hour (or more, sometimes) to get up to full speed again! We’re looking forward to more fun on Friday!”
“I played some Kindermusik this week just before bedtime and it worked a treat - He calmed right down even though we hadn’t heard the song for ages.”
Just some of the great experiences from our Wiggle and Grow class parents. Come and see what Kindermusik can bring for you and your little ones! Contact me for more information and to register.
The student becomes the teacher
My heart filled with pride when I saw him rush to the door to welcome a new girl, offer her a toy and bring her to sit on the rug. Then when we started the welcome song he showed her when the clapping was about to start. To see this growth in understanding and confidence, combined with a joy of sharing is incredible to me, especially when I remember back to our first sessions! If you’re new to class and just reading this, take a look at my other ‘Kindermusik from Experience’ posts to follow our journey.
*This week also, joy of joys, he had his very first self-initiated, self-directed jamming session! He discovered “Bestest in the Barn” from Charlie and Lola
Tips for Using Music to Engage Children in Mathematics
“Giving children a stimulating mathematical environment as infants and toddlers is vitally important and can enhance future abilities in mathematics (Mazzocco, Feigenson, & Halberda 2011).”
Ever noticed that the kids who do well in spelling, maths, languages etc all do some kind of musical activity as well? That’s because they can all spot patterns!
This idea, as well as the following four pointers, comes from the NAEYC’s study, “The Patterns of Music: Young Children Learning Mathematics through Beat, Rhythm, and Melody.” We thought this article takes an interesting approach to the integrative benefits of music and math, adding to the fundamental belief that music and math have inextricable developmental links.
Classes begin Friday 12th April for Summer Term
We’re looking forward to starting the summer term at Wells Cricket Club and the HUGE field to run around on afterwards! Come and join us, bring a friend and let’s make music!
Please contact us for more information and to enrol.
