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MUSIC AND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Outline. IntroductionMusic and child developmentUsing music to engage families with young childrenCfC group with families at risk of homelessness OutcomesConclusion . Communities for Children Strategy 5. Decrease social isolationIncrease social connectednessImprove parenting confidence, sk

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MUSIC AND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

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    1. MUSIC AND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Hume Early Years Conference Janine Sheridan Merri Outreach Support Service

    2. Outline Introduction Music and child development Using music to engage families with young children CfC group with families at risk of homelessness Outcomes Conclusion

    3. Communities for Children Strategy 5 Decrease social isolation Increase social connectedness Improve parenting confidence, skills and knowledge Improve child wellbeing and behaviour

    4. Opportunities for the families Share time together Network with other parents Hands-on activities Share own experience Increase knowledge in using music Understand music and childhood development Community services available

    5. Goals for the Music sessions Increase positive interactions Strengthen family relationships Improve children’s development Build social support networks Increase parents confidence to use music and play in the home environment

    6. Group goals cont… Enhance parents awareness of services that were available in community - playgroups - services to assist parenting difficulties - child development and early education - special child care benefits - maternal and child health nurse - community hubs

    7. Families at risk of homelessness Decreased ability to bond and interact with their children Potentially impacts on future development Affects how children interact with others Personal, social and economic resources impact on physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development Problems in early childhood

    8. Families at risk cont… Many challenges that have adverse impacts - family violence - substance abuse - mental health issues Impact on parents capacity to provide attention and nurturance required

    9. Importance of Music Parent – child interactions and bonding Singing most common form of interaction Most children enjoy and parents can relate to Creative and interactive process Assists parents and children to bond Helps young children develop cognitively, physically and socially

    10. Music and children Pre disposition or natural ability Sense of hearing developed in womb Awareness of rhythm and sound Associated with positive experiences Easily accessible Alternate ways of communicating Shared by different groups of people

    11. Music and Children cont… Thinking skills… Language… Physical skills… Communication… Social Skills…

    12. Music session structure Hello / greeting song Action songs Movements songs Instrument play Quiet time Goodbye

    13. Greeting songs Tells children it is music time Good example of social greeting Encourages a child to respond both verbally and non-verbally (eg. eye contact, smile, wave) Encourages children to sit and wait Reinforces language skills

    14. Action songs Organised movements that require fine motor skills Motivating, good fun, and a great learning tool learn about concepts, spatial awareness and body parts improve fine motor skills Eye hand coordination

    15. Examples of Action songs Twinkle twinkle Open shut them Insy winsy spider 5 little ducks

    16. Movement songs Songs that encourage children to dance or follow instructions for movements: involves whole group motor planning; spatial awareness, gross motor skills, balance and coordination skills concept comprehension such as high, low and fast, slow. Reinforces social skills

    17. Examples of movement songs Heads shoulders knees and toes Bananas in pajamas Rock-a-bye your bear

    18. Interactive songs Humpty dumpty Row row row your boat Round and round the garden

    19. Instrument play Musical skills Motor skills Thinking skills Social skills

    20. Quiet time Signals that music time is nearly finished Lowers energy level created by dancing and playing instruments Teaches relaxation skills

    21. Goodbye song Provides a clear sign that music is finished Practice social skills and language skills

    22. Encouraging parents Children love to hear the parents voice All children respond differently Speak with facilitators if having any difficulties Regular attendance ‘time out’ from the group is o.k.!

    23. Development and play Intellectual Motor skills Socially and emotionally language

    24. Accessibility to attend group On-going crisis Limited transport Referring agency

    25. Outcomes Referrals less than anticipated Beneficial for parent and child Parents feeling well supported Connected to community Enjoyed something regular to attend Better if more families attending

    26. Conclusion Quality time together Therapeutic setting Strengthen family interaction Enhanced parent – child relationships Developed skills and behaviours for close and supportive relationships

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