Transformative Tunes: Shaping Early Learning with Music Specialist Nicholaus Young

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Ever wonder about the magic that happens when little toes tap and small voices hum along to catchy tunes? We guarantee you'll begin to see pre-school music and movement in a transformative light in our chat with specialist Nick Young, who's been instrumental in music curriculum design for early childhood classrooms. He shares his inspiring journey and speaks to the multitude of benefits such activities have on children's cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Nick further explains the nuts and bolts of engaging preschoolers with music, demonstrating the power of body language, vocal inflection and the right choice of songs. Picture a classroom where children giggle and wiggle, mirroring directed and imaginative movement songs, learning and growing more than we ever realized. Add some instruments, rhythms, and a whole lot of play - and you've got the perfect recipe for a joyful, learning-rich environment.
But we don't stop at the 'how'. In the final chapter of our conversation, we urge schools and educators to heed this call to action - incorporate music and movement into the curriculum. It's not just fun and games - this impactful learning approach can enhance mathematical and reading proficiency, foster creativity and kick-start critical thinking. We invite you to join us in this mission to revolutionize education - because every child deserves the brighter side of learning. Tune in and subscribe to be a part of this positive movement!
To access Nicholaus Young's work:

• preschool music curriculum go to playmotionmusic.com.
• mobile preschool music program site go to youngmusiccompany.com.
• YouTube go to https://youtu.be/k69JAy0jjEc?si=Dbzk1a6jesG39xUR
• schedule virtual classes call [phone]
• email [e-mail]

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1. Transformative Tunes: Shaping Early Learning with Music Specialist Nicholaus Young (00:00:00)

2. Music Education Research (00:00:34)

3. Nick Young Introduction (00:01:58)

4. Music and Movement for Academic Success (00:06:24)

5. Social and Emotional Development (00:09:26)

6. 4 Elements: Directed and Imaginative Movement, Instruments and Rhythm Sounds, Musical Storytelling, and Class Management (00:14:24)

7. Directed Movement Song Demonstration (00:15:58)

8. Imaginative Movement Song Demonstration (00:19:18)

9. Instrument and Rhythm Sound Demonstration (00:21:30)

10. Musical Storytelling Example (00:22:13)

11. Class Management, Choices (00:22:44)

12. Significance of Play in the Classroom (00:25:03)

13. Take-aways for Parents and Educators (00:32:07)

14. Feeling Faces, Emotion Song Demonstration (00:36:07)

15. Take a Deep Breath, Process Feelings Song (00:37:54)

16. Find More From Nick Young, Resources (00:39:18)

17. Call to Action (00:40:24)