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Tappin’ those Tiny Toes

"This LED program helps children move and develop their brains through fun activities. Moving activates the vestibular system and releases endorphins and dopamine, strengthening the frontal lobe. With interactive songs and games, children can learn and bond with their caregivers."

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Tappin’ those Tiny Toes

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  1. Tappin’ thoseTiny Toes

  2. “Shake it! Shake it!!” (LED) Gets children moving. For those too young to do it alone, help them. Moving gets brain ready to learn and releases neurochemicals, Endorphins, dopamine, strengthens the frontal lobe. And, it’s fun! “The 8th cranial nerve is the vestibulo-cochlear which comes from the inner ear mechanism. These connect through the Vestibular system to all the muscles of the body.” Dr. Carla Hannaford Smart Moves: Why Learning is Not All in the Head

  3. Moving the head activates vestibular system. This carries impulses to other parts of the brain. When we don’t move, we do not take in information. This is why children love to spin. (As adults, it takes longer to get back to a state of equilibrium because of thicker fluid in ear canals.) Peter Alsop “Uh-Oh!” CD

  4. Peek-a-boo! (LED) Constancy, safety “Five Fingers” (LED) Security of same outcome; numbers concept Walking, Walking (LED) First do in hands so they have more control Then, do with whole body Open / Shut Them *Done first the ‘regular’ way *Second time, change up on timing *Teaches to pay attention / things change

  5. “I Kiss You; You Kiss Me” (LED) encourages interaction with adult and child You Have a Boo Boo – (LED)Teaches compassion I L O V E Y O U – (LED) Bonding, letters make words, connecting Mr. Warm Sunshine – Feel special “My Hands” (LED) Makes them laugh – teaches body control Pee Pee in the Toilet Bowl - Makes them laugh – teaches body control

  6. BRAIN FACT Infants and toddlers have an innate capability to not only see patterns but also hear them in music. Zentner & Eerola, ’10 This is why nursery rhymes are so good! I Love You Rituals Musical version Vols 1 & 2 Dr. Becky Bailey/Mar. Harman “Dancing Hands” “Five Little Babies” Silly songs for interaction

  7. Attention of infant/toddler much shorter than 3 to 4 year old. About 20 minutes. Use shorter songs with minimal words. the head activates vestibular system. This carries impulses to other parts of the brain. When we don’t move, we do not take in information. This is why children love to spin. (As adults, it takes longer to get back to a state of equilibrium because of thicker fluid in ear canals.) Peter Alsop “Uh-Oh!” CD

  8. Music can teach concepts Numbers “I Can Count to Ten” Count fingers Colors "Primary Colors” Five Senses (LED) “Five Senses”Understanding of Body Wardrobe “I Like My Clothes That I Am In” Vocab; clothes; emotions Transportation "Ways to Move". Explore ways to move Body Parts “Everybody” Touch body parts as they are called out

  9. “Mr. Froggy” (LED) • Builds confidence • Singing to a puppet helps develop: • A. Confidence; and • B. Ability to speak out • Mr. Froggy came out one day • Said “Hi ____. Would you like to play?” • _____ says “Hi, frog. How do you do? • Yes. I’d like to play with you.”

  10. Monkey Glove Songs (LED) “Five Monkeys Jumping on the Bed “ (or use shorter version w/3) Barnyard Glove Songs (LED) “Animal Sounds” Any sounds help to develop language ABCs, voice inflection, hearing syllables “Who’s in the Barnyard?” Language Animal Sounds (LED) Sounds of animals leads to vocabulary

  11. “Take Your Little Hand” Use Mr. Froggy Invite children to participate. Hands clap Arms Hug Fingers Tickle Lips Kiss Hands wave

  12. Please listen to my Interview with Dr. Alice Honig. She calls babies “Delicious!” Please like the FACEBOOK page for daily brain factsfacebook.com/pages/Music-with-Mar-Inc

  13. Contact Mar. by e-mail, mar@musicwithmar.com For more information about the Music with Mar. Program or product line, visit www.musicwithmar.com Follow the daily brain facts on Facebook Music with Mar., Inc. Find Mar. on Facebook – Maryann Harman Musicwithmar TwitterLinkedIn You can also watch videos on YouTube

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