You may wonder why we go barefoot in our Kindermusik classroom? Going barefoot has many benefits for young children (and adults too!) – it supports brain development, gives children greater access to sensory experiences and is great for their physical development. Among other things, going barefoot is good for: Sensory IntegrationFeet are absolutely loaded with…
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Music, Patterns and Your Baby’s Growing Mind & Body
The early years are the optimum time for exposing your baby to a rich variety of musical tempi, rhythms and patterns. “Music education research indicates that children are more ‘open-eared when they are young; their music preferences are broad and amenable to extension.”
What is Kindermusik and Why is it Such a Great Tool for Learning?
When you enrol in a Kindermusik class at Music2Grow you are engaging in music-making with a purpose. From our Foundations class for babies, right through to our group musicianship classes for the Young Child, we use the power and joy of music-making to help your child grow during the years most critical to their brain development.
Music2Grow and First5Forever – music for young families at Sunshine Coast Libraries
Music is unique because it is one of the few activities that builds connections across all learning domains. When children are listening to music and participating in music & movement activities, their entire brain is engaged – music stimulates pathways in the brain that are connected to all fields of learning.
Are You Getting Your Weekly Dose of Cuddles?
Your actions communicate a very powerful message that helps build your little one’s emotional security and self-esteem. Emotional security is as important to your child’s development as eating and sleeping. With each cuddle, smile & giggle you are helping your child grow to be a confident, resilient learner.