(Part 1) DEVELOPING MATH, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY the Young Child's Way through Music and Play: Participants will learn meaningful and engaging context for early math, language and literacy learning through music and play-filled activities. Learn how easy and enjoyable supporting early math, language and a love of reading can be within your daily routines with young children. Her interactive session will include lots of practical tips and techniques for helping children understand and express with signs and spoken words. Anne's song stories and print materials will inspire measurement, one-to-one correspondence, expanded vocabulary, phonological awareness, recall of story events, and a love of books.
(Part 2) WHY MOTOR MATTERS. Fostering Motor and Sensory Development through Music and Play. Participants will learn how to embed fun motor activity within your daily routines, utilizing music and play-filled activity. Learn the importance of motor and sensory experiences for self-regulation, social relationships, language, strength, coordination and overall health. Explore simple opportunities for large and fine motor development, as well as motor imitation with objects. Learn how music can maximize positive motor outcomes for all children, including those who are atypically developing.