In the car
It’s easy to stream music on your phone, pop in a CD, or turn on the radio. In fact, there’s really no better place than the family car to develop listening skills, expose your child to a variety of musical styles, and best of all, create memories.
At naptime and bedtime
Gentle, quiet music can calm and soothe a child to sleep, even when he thinks he’s not tire. Plus it helps block out the noise when your neighbor decides to mow the lawn in the middle of naptime. Sleep time can also be a great time to expose your child to a little Bach or Mozart as well as those beloved lullabies.
On a rainy day
Music is like indoor sunshine on a rainy, dreary day. Depending on what kind of music you choose, music can be a quiet accompaniment for play time, inspiration for a parade around the house, or a giggly, happy way to dance the rainy day blues away. (Dance long enough, and they’ll be more than ready for a nice long nap too!)
Before dinner
It can be really tough to juggle making dinner and keeping a little one happy, especially towards the end of the day. Turn on some bright, happy music, get out some wooden spoons and plastic bowls, and let the concert begin! And while you’re waiting for that pasta to boil, why not take a spin around the kitchen with your child as your dance partner?
For family together time
Whether you have some child-friendly instruments or you improvise, there’s nothing that bonds a family more than making music together in a family jam session. Or maybe you decide to establish a little ritual to welcome Dad home each day by doing a little dance together. Either way, music is the delightful common thread that binds hearts together, making memories that truly will last forever.
Shared by Theresa Case who’s been helping children and families make music for over 20 years now right here in beautiful upstate South Carolina with Kindermusik® at Piano Central Studios. You are invited to come visit a Kindermusik® class for free where you’ll find lots of inspiration for songs to sing and dances to dance at home! Call 232-5010 or visit PCS online at: www.PianoCentralStudios.com/Kindermusik
