Students in the Rivers Class don't usually whistle, but they do sing throughout the morning: starting with worship, ending with our closing meeting, as we walk to the park, when we gather on the nest, and while they work and play.
Why is singing so important?
Why is singing so important?
Ms. Aiko Mauldin, our music teacher, reminds us why: "Voice is our first instrument!"
Ms. Mauldin also says that "By learning to use our voice, we are developing both sides of the brain. Singing assists the development of speech skills. Singing songs and rhymes helps with a child's ability in spatial reasoning, which can later contribute to their mathematical and scientific abilities. Songs with movements help children with balance, coordination, body-awareness, and rhythm."
Some of our favorite worship songs with movements are:
"Our God Is So Great"
"Deep and Wide"
"Only a Boy Named David"
"He's Got the Whole World"
"Dare To Be a Daniel":
Ms. Mauldin explains that, "At Mustard Seed School we follow the Kodaly Method of music education, where children are taught from folk songs, chants, and
traditional singing games."
traditional singing games."
Here are some favorite traditional songs that we sing:
"Baa, Baa, Black Sheep"
"Jack, Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick"
"A Sailor Went To Sea/Chop/Knee/Tap/Oowwashiwash"
"Five Little Ducks Went Out One Day"
"I Am a Fine Musician"
Two songs that students often sing or hum while they work and play are these:
"The Kingdom of God is Like a Mustard Seed"
"We Can Move a Mountain"
Do you and your child sing as you travel to and from school? As you walk, scoot, or ride?
Here are several "get us moving songs" that we love to sing
as we walk to and from the park:
as we walk to and from the park:
"Walk Together, Children, Don't You Get Weary"
"This is the Way We Walk to School/Park/Cross the Road"
"Walk In the Light"
What are some of your child's favorite songs?
If you start singing "This is the Day," does your child join in?
