Arithmetic
1) Listening and identifying the distance of tones, strengthens the neural pathways. Physical movement emphasizing the difference speaks to the kinesthetic learners. Music is measurement and difference, listening to math or more commonly known as the “Mozart Effect”.
2) Sequential learning is an important math skill. Music classes accomplish this by listening to a song, singing a song, playing it with rhythm instruments, analyzing differences and then playing it on the keyboard.
3) Beats and note value – The skill of identifying the beat value of a given note symbol overlaps with basic math skills. Playing rhythms deeply internalizes this skill.
4) Division of measures, bar lines, and time signature. The spatial temporal part of the brain is exercised as notes are grouped and classified.
Curious?
We know that music in the classroom is important and that preschool piano is the best way to take advantage of the musical window in brain development. KinderBach is an effective way to provide the musical advantage and yet address basic curriculum standards. KinderBach provides any teacher the materials to address this opportune time in her student’s lives.
KinderBach can be used in the classroom many different ways. You can run through an entire lesson or a couple of segments everyday or every other day – it’s up to you as the teacher. It also makes a great preschool music studio, after-school program or extra class your center can offer, provided extended learning opportunities for your students.
The lessons cover a range of activities from watching the short DVD scenes, echo singing, fine motor movement and implementing the information with gross motor movement. It is a natural for the see it, hear it, do it progression.
