 It is so fun to see these little ones start to participate! Remember, don't force (or bribe) participation. Your child will participate when he/she feels comfortable. He/she is learning just by listening and watching. Also, the more you play the music at home, the more quickly your child will feel comfortable in class. They will recognize the songs and feel soooo smart!  Tracking is an important literacy skill where the eyes move smoothly from left to right and send input to help the brain decode each symbol. When we point in the Student Workbook, this guides the eyes and supports the brain’s ability to collect the information. We include many opportunities to practice tracking in The Counting Song, The Letter of the Day, and Hey Diddle, Diddle! Model and enjoy this valuable skill at home as you sing and play with the Student Workbook.
Optional home fun activity: Color the bells on page 9 of your workbook. (Remember, these activities are optional but can be a great bonding experience to do with your child during the week.) We’re off to a great start! To keep up the momentum, listen, listen, listen to the White Horse album. Your little one will engage and participate more readily in class when s/he recognizes the music! Also, remember to bring your tote, workbook and wrist bells to class every week. Did you know the most important word in language is your name? That’s why saying, singing, writing, and teaching your child to recognize his/her name is the best start to teaching language and its written symbols. Even if your child is very young, s/he will make connections with his/her written name. The home fun activity page also has a few creative suggestions for reinforcing this skill.
Optional home fun activity: Do the Name Recognition activity on page 20 of your workbook. (Remember, these activities are optional but can be a great bonding experience to do with your child during the week.) |
Clara McDonaldAs a music educator of 25 years, my passion is infusing others with music! Archives
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