And it's also OK if a child just wants to wander or observe that day. We know from research the child learns best when he's secure. He can reach out a bit but he can turn around and mom's still there. What distinguishes Kindermusik from other programs, Henderson said, is that it includes home activity books and CD recordings. Suggested activities might be as simple as asking the child to listen for loud and quiet sounds in the kitchen.
Kids do it very naturally.
Sometimes the parents are the ones who need a little training in how to do it. Initially, parents may be skeptical their child will prefer a CD recording of an opera singer or string quartet over a popular music video. As the child ages, more specific music goals are set. From 3 to 5, they develop their voice and work on fine-motor skills and basic concepts such as rhythm. When they graduate at 7, they're reading music and starting to compose, which gives them a jump start on piano or other private lessons.