Sprouting Melodies Weekly
Notes from Kristina

Moving Together                                                                        July, 28 2015

Good morning,  


One thing that I always say in class is, "the more you sing, move, play, and have fun, the more fun your baby will have, and the more they will get out of the class." Last year, Elizabeth Schwartz wrote a blog about moving with your child and the positive effect it can have on both them and you. She also shared a bit about some new research that supports this. 

 

Last week, I was talking with a parent who is in their first Sprouting Melodies class about how important it is to share in the music with your child so that they can learn from you. Your voice is a comfort to them, and the more you sing in class, the better you will remember the songs when you go home. Singing these songs at home can help not only with trust and comfort in class, but can also be a great tool to make transitions such as bath time, bed time, diaper changes, and getting into the car seat much more enjoyable and smooth for you and your child.

 

Below is a link to Elizabeth's blog and video for a new Sprouting Melodies Sing at Home called "Here With Me!" This song has a great bouncing melody for you and your child to practice moving together.

 

I'll see you in class!  

~Kristina

 

Kristina Barbo, MT-BC 
Board Certified Music Therapist  
Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC  
423 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176 
781-665-0700 Office 
[email protected]
www.romanmusictherapy.com

Sprouting Melodies Sing at Home
"Here With Me!"  
Adapted from an Irish Folk Dance by Elizabeth K. Schwartz 2014

                                                     
"Here With Me!"
       "I'm so glad that we're here in music. 
        I'm so glad that you're here with me.  
        Diddle dee dee. Here with me.

        I'm so glad that we're here in music.

        I'm so glad that I'm here with you. 

        Doodle dee do. Here with you.

 

        I'm so glad that we're here in music. 

I'm so glad that you're here with me.

  Diddle dee dee. Here with me."

 

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