Winter time can be a hard time, no matter where you live. I thought we were in for spring and then today happened. If it's not snowy, it's rainy. And often it's too cold to be outside. Or you're all trying to get well form the latest virus that the whole family passed around one by one. So what's a parent and a kid to do when you've been cooped up inside the house for too long? I suggest that you get moving...to some music that is!
The easiest way to get started is just to turn on some lively music, the kind that has your feet going and your hands clapping. Even just a few minutes of carefree, not thinking about the laundry dancing with your kiddos can turn the day around for both of you! Of course, movement is not just important for helping children let off a little steam or pent up energy but it is also a key factor in their overall development. And it's a great way for a child to be able to get close to and connect with someone she loves.
You might also enjoy moving in a slightly 'structured' way by making a small circle and doing a circle dance. Remember 'Ring around the Rosie?' Circle dances like this actually help your child focus on directing and moving her busy little body. She also becomes aware of her body in relation to the larger physical space. She learns about coordinating her body movements with the words of the song. Plus, she increases her memory and attention span as she follows the simple sequence of steps. Who knew a little dancing could accomplish so much?!
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I've decided that kindermusik is among many other great things, a great alarm system. Now when I am busy doing housework I have a great alarm telling me that my little one is climbing the furniture or scaling the cabinets. It's a sweet crescendo voice singing "up, up, up, up!" and then I can reply "down, down, down, down!"
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