We Love Music!
Music is an important part of our home. We enjoy listening to a variety of music - smooth jazz, classical, Christian, popera, easy listening, instrumental, vocal, and children's music. As a mom I want my children to be familiar with many types of music as they grow up so they will have a wider appreciation of music as an art as they grow up.
Ways to Integrate Music into Your Home.
There are numerous ways to introduce and integrate music and it's various styles into your home. For instance you can make rhythm instruments, listen to new music on the radio, read or books about songs, let the kids play toy pianos and wind instruments, or play bedtime music on a CD player. At patriotic times of the year give your child a small flag and let them march around to upbeat patriotic music that you play on an instrument, a classical station, or a CD!I hope this lens will spark some new ideas about music for you and your children. So, turn off the TV and get listenin'!
Music by Kids for Kids
Not all music that is recorded by other children is of great quality. If you find music that is good, your kid's will enjoy hearing little ones sing their favorite songs. This music is great for before nap time and bed time and for jiggin' and jivin with during play time!
The Wee Sing collection is great. There are numerous options and at least on some of the recordings the children say the words before they sing them. Many of these also come with a book of the words and melody line for you to have fun playing and learning on your own instrument.
If you are looking for Christian kid's music check out the Cedarmont Kids! These albums are well-performed and have fairly simple accompaniments that are easy on the ears. Plus they have a great selection.
The Wee Sing collection is great. There are numerous options and at least on some of the recordings the children say the words before they sing them. Many of these also come with a book of the words and melody line for you to have fun playing and learning on your own instrument.
If you are looking for Christian kid's music check out the Cedarmont Kids! These albums are well-performed and have fairly simple accompaniments that are easy on the ears. Plus they have a great selection.
Twin Sisters Productions
I just recently found this production company when I stumbled upon this CD at the library. I was looking for new stuff to take on a lengthy road trip. This CD was wonderful - very professional sounding children's voices and great arrangements. I'll be looking into listening to more of their albums!!
O Worship The King
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 01/06/2010) 
Cedarmont Kids
Books About Songs
My oldest child calls these "singing books" because we always sing through them. Many are beautifully illustrated versions of common kid's songs. Others are cute new renditions of familiar melodies. If you are not big into singing you could just read the lyrics. I find it hard not to sing through these books! They're such fun!
Singing Books
More Great Singing Books
Teaching Through Music
There are many things that can be taught through music. We all know the "alphabet song" is a great way to teach our children the alphabet. Another fun thing to teach is the spelling of the child's name. We taught our toddler his spelling to the tune of "B-I-N-G-O". This song would work for any 5-letter name or a longer name if you speed the spelling up a bit. This song or another one could be used to teach the child their address as well as any other important information.There are probably songs out there to teach phonetics sounds as well, although I have not found them yet. If you are aware of other great teaching songs please let us know!
Concerts
Another great way to experience music is by going to concerts. Listen to your local radio stations for announcements about upcoming concerts. If you keep your ears open you'll probably find the best kind of concerts - free! In our area there is an annual free jazz festival with lots of music. There are also free concerts in a city park all summer long. Look around, you'll find some new experiences! Many universities have free concerts featuring their students. One university in our area frequently has quality classical music played by their students and faculty. If you have a Public Radio station in your area, listen and you might hear them giving away free tickets. We've gone to several concerts with free tickets from a radio station!What better way to introduce new music to your kids than to experience it in person. Not only do they get to hear a new genre, but they also get to see the artist in action. This can be great fun!
Cool Classical Music
It's never to late to learn...
Instrument Petting Zoo
Attending an Instrument Petting Zoo would be a great way to introduce kids to a variety of musical instruments and the sounds they make. An instrument petting zoo is a great way for all ages of children to see, hear, touch, and play a variety of musical instruments. The American Music Conference website has a great page on how to put together your own instrument petting zoo if there is not one in your area. Don't be Afraid.
Don't be afraid to try out new styles of music. Even if you're not a fan of classical, for instance, don't let that keep you from introducing it to your children. New styles of music, new instruments, and new musical adventures cold spark the beginnings of a life-long passion in your child!
Great Music Websites for Kids
For all ages and skill levels check out these cool websites!
- San Francisco Symphony
- Fun stuff for kids to do related to the orchestra and various instruments and percussion.
- Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- From the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra comes this site with games and coloring pages.
- Classics for Kids
- Games for learning about music and rhythm.
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- Activities, games, and instructions for making your own instruments.
- Creating Music
- Games and music making fun.
How do you integrate music into your home?
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- amy1980 amy1980 Oct 21, 2009 @ 7:05 am
- We're actively working on this every day with our 3 and 1 year olds. We're doing Suzuki violin with the 3 yea old, and she absolutely loves it!
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- zammax zammax Sep 6, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
- great lens.. As a parent I want my childs learn and know well music as it is important for their life. Stop dreaming start action
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- zammax zammax Sep 6, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
- great lens.. As a parent I want my childs learn and know well music as it is important for their life. Stop dreaming start action
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- Tiddledeewinks Tiddledeewinks Apr 9, 2009 @ 2:55 pm
- Now that my 3 boys are teens, they listen to mp3 and iPods. Two of them are learning to play guitar, which has actually inspired me to do the same. I like the acoustic, they like the electric too.
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- lolilolismile lolilolismile Apr 4, 2009 @ 4:03 am
- Very good info. Thanks for creating this lens.
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