december 2022
This month children have been
coming up with so many ideas to get ready for our Christmas. From creating
decorations for the room to preparing different activities to do each day, they
have been full of creativity. Our favorite idea that stood out to us this month
is Christmas singing and dancing! With the weather getting colder outside, we
don’t have as much time to do physical activity, but with singing and dancing
inside, children are able to keep their bodies moving! The children are able to
demonstrate their natural musical, creative, and artistic skills as they learn
song lyrics, choreography and musical instruments together. By singing,
children understand language and sound. The skills of communication and
vocabulary can be improved. In our creative learning environment, successful
musical experiences helped children connect emotionally and intellectually.
Feelings such as joy, excitement, fear, and pride have been expressed by them.
Moreover, dance helps children develop their bodies' ability to move. Through walking,
sliding, jumping, twisting, bending, and bobbing, they experimented with
motions to create short dances. Movement helps children develop spatial
awareness as they learn to coordinate and control their bodies. Children that
have difficulty communicating verbally can communicate their emotions swiftly
via dance and movement. We have seen that children's moods are improved when
they perform together. Regardless of the song or language, by working together
through movement, song and dance, we have definitely noticed strengthened
connections throughout the room. The children have also developed into more
imaginative, self-aware, and collaborative individuals with the aid of song,
music, and dance. We cannot wait to see more of their performances in the new
year!
Reena Hull BEd BMath BSc, Tatyana Popovik
