Dear Families, 
Do you consider yourselves a "musical family"? It's easy to think that being musical requires special talent or training—but in reality, musical development in young children unfolds just as naturally as learning to speak.
Of course, this growth doesn't happen overnight. But imagine if we stopped encouraging our children after their very first word—how limiting that would be! In the same way, every small musical step deserves to be noticed and celebrated.
Over the coming semester, here are a few wonderful behaviors to watch for:
Rhythm Exploration
You may notice your child moving, swaying, or tapping along when music is playing. It might not match the beat just yet—and that's okay! They are expressing their own internal sense of rhythm. Try joining them by matching their beat with enthusiasm and joy.
Early Singing
Listen for little bursts of singing, especially at the ends of musical phrases. Your child may not yet match the pitch they hear—they're discovering their "personal pitches" first. Celebrate these sounds just like you would their first spoken words!
Growing Musical Awareness
As children develop, they often begin connecting two pitches, then gradually shape those sounds to follow the melody of a song. When they start adding words—whether familiar lyrics or their own creative versions—they're well on their way to singing entire songs in tune.
In one of our last Sticks classes, we noticed Nolan joyfully walking around while keeping his own steady beat during our recorded music—a perfect example of this beautiful process in action!
When you see or hear these moments at home, we would love for you to share them with us. Many of you have over the past few years. These glimpses of growth are truly magical, and they remind us why we do what we do.
Together, we are building a more beautiful world by making it more musical—one family at a time.
Warmly,
Glenda and Gina
 Courtney and Charlotte before sisters arrived! Click on the picture to watch a video of Charlotte serenading Abigail. (Google chrome or drive needed to view.) |
