The Sound of Music: Welcoming Our New Music Teacher

And a one, and a two, and a three, and a four it's time to boogie to a piano beat once more!

Music is a rather touchy subject for many in early childhood education. I myself cannot go one day without breaking into song. Move over Laurie Berkner, there's a new queen bee in town.

Movement and song are one of the most educational and energetic activities which we can introduce children to. Not only does it allow students to unleash their creativity, but can also be used as an  introduction to subjects such as math (patterning using musical notes), social studies/history (learning about America's past through patriotic songs), science (understanding the use of sound in our world, how sound travels, and topics such as pitch, vibration and tone) and social/language skills through two part harmonies and so on.

Today was a very special day at the daycare. Our new music teacher arrived to  see before him a sea of new faces. He was also burdened with an overload of children's songs that would make the most seasoned pro quiver in their boots.

All in all, he did very well with only a few hiccups and bumps along the way. Being new is truly one of the most confusing, unnerving and disconcerting situations to be in. He handled it remarkably well. I am sure he will give our music program a new perspective and a fresh new start.

Tickle those ivories, Sachamo!