This article of mine originally appeared in New Jersey Family. Creativity Boosters By Abigail Connors When my children were preschoolers, a typical day included a “vacation” behind the living-room couch (complete with backpack “suitcases” filled with toys), my 4-year-old interviewing the cat (using her tail as a microphone), and performance art involving everything from leaves and […]
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“I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing.” – William James The early 20th-century philosopher and psychologist William James realized the paradox of singing – that it actually helps us feel happier and increases our emotional well-being. Currently, the British researcher Graham Welch has discovered the same effect. Singing is also beneficial […]
Ladybug Frank Leto, “Time for Music 2” Available on iTunes “Ladybug” is a sweet and simple song and fingerplay with a twist – the Latin American rhythms and instrumentation used by the musician/composer Frank Leto. This song is always a favorite. It’s playful and fun, and easy for young children to sing along with.
Every Friday this blog will be devoted to the wonderfully fun things young children say and do. Today: Special Vacation Edition! Me: Where’s Marco today? Child: He’s on vacation. Other Child: No, he’s not! He’s getting married! Third Child: No, he’s not! His uncle’s getting married! First Child: Well, he’s still on vacation! […]
This article of mine originally appeared in Early Childhood News: ”Shake Up” Your Music Curriculum With Rhythm Instruments! By Abigail Connors As an early childhood professional, you’re well aware of the seemingly insatiable need of children to express themselves by making noise – a lot of noise! Rhythm instruments provide a uniquely effective way to […]
Music (and Science) For Young Children 