Introducing Music

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

/For Parents Introducing Music (NAPSA)—Music can strike the right chord in raising clever chil- dren. In fact, Albert Einstein, the creat scientist, played the violin with professional musicians. Here are some simple educational tips for parents to spark as their child’s musical interest: oan Gi! >< @ Active lis: O88€ tening. Active listening supports the foundation of communication skills. Parents should encourage their children to listen to music intently and actively engage them in the creative and sensory world they live in. e Playing and creating rhythm patterns. Parents should invite their children to use the natural rhythm of words to play on actual or homemade instruments. This is an important function of learning to read. Questions to ask chil- dren. Ask your children to describe a sound they hear and how that sound makes them feel. This will help to build listening skills, which also aid in communi‘e cation and lan- onec@” guage growth. The Baby Einstein Company, creator of developmental media for children, recently launched Disney’s Little Einsteins, an interactive franchise that introduces preschoolers to fun ways to enjoy, learn about and make music. To learn more, visit www.amcmusic.org.

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