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June 8, 2016

Does Music Make Kids Smart?

16 Beneficial Learning Strategies that Benefit Children

 

According to a study at Johns Hopkin University, the list of benefits of playing music to young children is a long one.

"Music helps us learn because it will--"

  • establish a positive learning state
  • create a desired atmosphere
  • build a sense of anticipation
  • energize learning activities . . .

teacher ideas sound cyllinders

May 02, 2016

Are the Sound Cylinders the Only "music" in your Classroom?

Don't panic!  We are not the Montessori music police.  We get it. Orchestrating  a well-run classroom with normalized children, up-to -date themed activities, fully stocked practical life, smooth teacher-parent relations, field trips, and mother's day celebrations for starters  is not for the faint at heart.  Adding music is not always at the top of teacher's to do list.  BUT! 

 

Little girl holding Board with inscription ADHD. Isolated on white background

May 02, 2016

Are the Sound Cylinders the Only "music" in your Classroom?

Don't panic!  We are not the Montessori music police.  We get it. Orchestrating  a well-run classroom with normalized children, up-to -date themed activities, fully stocked practical life, smooth teacher-parent relations, field trips, and mother's day celebrations for starters  is not for the faint at heart.  Adding music is not always at the top of teacher's to do list.  BUT!