Who will solve the problems of our world tomorrow? Our children who have the chance to dream and create and imagine today! Here is a new song that celebrates imagination.

Look Up High

E. K. Schwartz 2016

Look up high. Oh, my!  Something is traveling way up in the sky.

Look up high. Oh, my!  Something is traveling way up in the sky.

                I like to think that it will be

                A really nice present for you or me.

                I like to think that it will be

                A really nice present for you or a present for me.

Look up high. Oh, my!  Something is traveling way up in the sky.

Look up high. Oh, my!  Something is traveling way up in the sky.

                I like to think that I could see

                Kids ‘round the world who are just like me.

                I like to think that I could see

                Kids ‘round the world, who are just like me.

Look up high. Oh, my!  Something is traveling way up in the sky.

Look up high. Oh, my!  Something is traveling way up in the sky.

 

Enjoy the music!

Beth

How do we teach young children to think? to be creative? to ask questions? to be curious? Come watch this Sprouting Melodies Sing at Home video for some thoughts and of course another brand new song for you to sing with your child.

My hands are clapping;  My feet are tapping; And I can tell you  ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

My hands are clapping; My feet are tapping; And I am ready to go!

There’s something new about me. It happens every day.There’s something new about me. And I have lots to say.

My hands are clapping;  My feet are tapping; And I can tell you  ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

My hands are clapping; My feet are tapping; And I am ready to go!

There’s something new about me. Just look from head to toe. There’s something new about me. Come watch me as I grow.

My hands are clapping;  My feet are tapping; And I can tell you  ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

My hands are clapping; My feet are tapping; And I am ready to go!

There’s something new about me.  Just look and you will see. There’s something new about me.  I’m learning to be me!

Spring is a great time to open all the windows and let some fresh air in. The wind is blowing; the sun is glowing; and it’s time for all of us to go out and play.  Join me in singing and playing this celebration of change.

I’m Growing Up Today by Elizabeth Schwartz, LCAT, MT-BC
The wind is blowing
The sun is glowing
And I am going out to play
The wind is blowing
The sun is glowing
And I am going out to play

Growing, growing
I’m growing up today.
Yes, I am growing, I’m growing.
I’m growing up today.

Beth

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Happy New Year!

Once again, I watched the Times Square festivities from a comfortable, warm couch. The television showed thousands of people dancing the minutes away until midnight. The music was pumping loud and rhythmic. The crowds looked energized and focused toward the deadline separating old from new. As excited as everyone seemed, though, the music at the stroke of midnight turned nostalgic and almost wistful. While I drifted off to sleep (the first activity to bring in the new year for me) I started thinking about the mixed emotions that surround wanting to move forward and wanting things to stay the same. [Read more…]

*101 original songs for young children, families, teachers, therapists and day care providers.

*The songbook is packed with research based music compositions, strategies and suggestions for using these songs in your practice and guidance on how to make the most meaningful music for early childhood development. You will love them as much as your children and families.

*All songs come with full notation. 2 Cds included.

*Song categories include Gathering Songs; Songs for Play Time; Songs for Transitions; Songs for Bonding; Songs for Movement and Play; Songs about Me and My World.

Your music brought such joy to my daughter’s life. We use your songs every day to play together, learn and communicate. All these things are priceless!  [Read more…]

Written by: Britney Mcneilly, Former Co-op Student at Sprouting Melodies

From early beginnings in the womb until the late stages of adulthood, music plays an important role in human growth, development, and sustainment. Music— to be defined here as organized sound— is an essential component of most cultures, coloring the world through melodies, harmonies, rhythm, and lyrics. Humans use music as a form of emotional expression, as well as a group bonding activity through participation in orchestras, bands, and casual gatherings. Most recently, psychological researchers have been interested to find that music has another, potentially even more important function: it can improve brain development. In several experiments conducted regarding this phenomenon, statistics show that children who play instruments and possess the ability to read music tend to score higher on achievement tests (Costa-Giomi, 1999). Also, brains of adult musicians are significantly different in structure and function than those of non-musicians (Schlaug, Norton, Overy, & Winner, 2005). The results of various studies and observations concluded that both playing and listening to music positively effect brain development; however, there is still some dispute among professionals as to the validity of this statement.  [Read more…]