Author Archives: Lisa Huisman Koops
- Musical Babble
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Think about how your child learns language – by hearing you speak every day, by trying out sounds, and having you respond with delight to their coos and babbling. Ideally, children learn music in much the same way they learn …
- Dance, Baby!
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Young children love to dance! Putting on some fun music and moving & grooving together is a great way to encourage physical activity, expose your child to a variety of musical styles, foster development of gross- and fine motor movement …
- Turn OFF the Music
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Playing recorded music as part of your daily routine is a great way to introduce your child to a variety of musical genres as well as to help your child learn to use music in her life. A children’s music …
- Pretend Play with Great Grandma
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Family visits to a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home are important to young and old alike, but can be challenging with toddlers who pull pictures off end tables, swing from the handles of walkers, and …
- Nurturing Your Child’s Innate Musicality
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All children are born with music aptitude, or the potential to learn music. As you watch and listen to your young child sing and dance her way through the day, it’s obvious that there is music inside! You can help …
- “Sing it again” – this time, a little higher!
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Your voice is music to your child’s ears, even if you don’t think of yourself as the next American Idol. Singing to your child and with your child is a special form of communication! Many parents naturally sing in a …
- Musical Listening Diet
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Many “traditional” children’s songs have a similar sound when it comes to pitches and rhythms, but there is a great, wide world of music available to enjoy with your child! Early childhood is an important time to expose your child …
- Making Music a Part of Your Daily Routines
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Music can be a great tool as you go through your day with your child. Consider using music in these moments of your day: Wake your child by gently singing their name to a known tune, substituting your child’s name …