YC1/Week 14

Dear Young Child 1 Parent:

Last week was special because the children took home their glockenspiel mallets! This week was even more exciting because they took home their glockenspiels! Again, correct handling of the mallets is critical in determining your child’s success in playing the instrument. Therefore, continue to stress the proper mallet procedures as outlined last week.

Although your child may be ready to play specific notes (the c – c of “Train is a-Comin’” or the c – a of “Hear the Doorbell Ringing”), encourage her to also have fun “playing around” on the glockenspiel. Use the “Dr. Foster” improvisation example on your Music at Home 14 card, create your own glockenspiel soundscape, or play a game making sounds for each other and guessing what they represent. A positive experience now will help your child progress as we introduce new and varied concepts.

Lynda