Music Makes a Difference

Young children learn through all their senses - touching, hearing, seeing, moving, smelling, and tasting. Music stimulates a different part of the brain than conversation (and reading) does. And, when you use music with a child, movement/dancing is often involved, too. Using movement and music together, which educators call kinesthetic learning, is powerful, effective, and best of all - fun! The Urbana Free Libary has many music activity cd's that encourage movement, interaction, and fun between parents, caregivers, and young children. Some of my favorites are : Songs and Games for Toddlers , Get Ready, Get Set, Sing, Everyday Activities for Kids, Baby Face, Can Cockatoos Count By Twos?, and Six Little Ducks. So, when you're ready for some active fun (and learning), come to the Urbana Free Library and check out our music activity cd's section. Janet R.