Let's talk about music.
The love for music starts at a young age. I'm sure you have seen the videos of babies bouncing to the music before they are even walking and WAY before they have words! It is innate... in our bones.
Music offers a fun way for our kiddos and clients to engage in many skills. As a teacher, I often used music for not only "brain breaks," but to also observe my students ability to follow directions, their ability to develop language/speech, and social skills. I even use it with my own kiddos (see video). My youngest may not be saying the words correctly, but he is able to mimic the sounds. This is the first step in language development!
If you are reading this as a parent or as a provider, I encourage you to use these videos below to incorporate a little music in your day. Plus the kids LOVE it!
Freeze Dance:
Floor is Lava:
Bear Hunt
Tootie Ta
Simon Says
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