Dream Pillow—Lesson Five (Audiation)

This week in class we discovered that even our youngest of babies can tell when something stops before “the end.” I heard a few baby spontaneously make a “baby sound” for the last word of the song Sarasponda. Others seemed a little surprised when the last word was left out. Reactions were as varied as the babies themselves!

The musical term to “think” is audiation. This is the ability to hear music when no musical sound is present. It requires listening and memory skills. This skill carries over into other areas of brain development and learning.

From time-to-time this week include audiation into playtime. Sing your baby’s favorite song and leave out the last word. Wait and give your little singer time to fill in the missing word. After a while, leave out the word at the end of sentences. (Example: Old MacDonald had a ______, Ee-I-Ee-I _____.)

See you next week!

Lynda

P.S. It is time to think about re-enrolling for Kindermusik next semester! Re-enrollment materials will be available to you in the coming weeks. Next theme we will be exploring in Kindermusik Village is Hickory Dickory Tickle and Bounce and Rhythm of My Day.