It's Piano O'Clock!

We are fortunate the neighbours do not hear the piano or keyboard, however we still have rules set in place. They have free access to the instruments between 9am-5pm. 

The children follow their internal clock and by 9am they're sat at their seats, the metronome is going, and the house is full of sound. Refrains of do-re-mi waft throughout the house. 

Sophia has made up songs for several years, it is a form of processing for her, she sings about the days events. The piano now gives her a new outlet to explore her emotions and feelings. 

They have their first official music lesson on the weekend, here's hoping the teacher is prepared. We have surrounded the children with instruments from the start, a mix of Fisher price and Early learning centre music toys, DIY shakers made from pringle boxes and rice, blown up instruments, as well as real ukuleles, roll up keyboards, free standing keyboards and now an upright piano has joined the family. It was advertised locally free at Christmas time, perfect present for our musical three. 

I strongly advocate learning through music, starting from nursery rhymes and then introducing early years education through songs. Learning through song and dance is a sure way for children to retain the knowledge. Often the children are introduced to a topic through song and then  they get excited when they come across the topic in a workbook. 

Our favourite educational presenters/shows who teach through song include Cocomelon, Mother Goose Club, Bounce Patrol, Blippi, Patty Shukla and Jack Hartman. There are songs available on all subjects, the range expands to 2-9 year olds. It makes me smile to see them on their feet clapping, dancing and singing, learning their times tables, alliteration, or electrical appliances. 

We encourage to have their own music play lists and to explore different genres, spending time just appreciating music. It is a love they especially share with their Daddy, and it's fascinating to see their individual tastes develop, being exposed to the same music. Sophia is a typical pop, Disney and classical princess, while Kira is a 'rock and roll rocker'. 





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