School Readiness/Starting Helps

As school begins I’m using this time for

Reminders of how important the arts are to schooling

And Helps for safety, rituals, and reconnection

funny video/parody of school preparing

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oeAN8Xxz0q4

list of books with developmental, sensory, and diversity

http://themontessorinotebook.com.via.snip.ly/kt43h7#https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/montessori-books-for-diversity-and-inclusion-for-young-children/

how Kindermusik helps with readiness

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL9zFulMzSwXD56xchVFZ-CQ2lyYDaNRmm%29&v=lrIUDhac5Tg

Music can help with attendance and enjoyment. But more than that by stimulating the whole brain it can help with memory, pattern recognition, creativity, and rituals.

http://nafme.org.via.snip.ly/ld14en#https://nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/

We are all preparing for new rules in schools... cleaning, distancing, masks.

Music and art can help with compliance with cleaning, washing hands the right amount of time, getting use to masks or even making them fun.