Reflection #4

Music in the classroom, i think is very important. I know it can help students learn better. I think of young children singing songs and learning the alphabet or sounds. Students can learn quickly and it stays with them longer when they learn concepts to music. I love the thought of using music in my classroom. I know it can affect the atmosphere of the room. I love how you will put on music as we are writing in our journals. It makes such a difference. I know music can do so much for the brain. It fascinates me what it can do for so many emotions. I will use music to teach my students the curriculum as much is able. I know the importance of it.

Reflection #3

When i think of dance, i think you can be free to move as you like let the music take you away. Like that saying says "Dance as if nobody is watching." I love to dance i took dance lessons as a child but now i feel very uncomfortable. I try not to let it bother me but some days it does. I love to watch little children dance they are expressing themselves in so many ways. To me creative dance is something that you can do to feel free and lose yourself in movement. Studio dance is good also but to me it is more dance of what the teacher wants you to learn. When i teach i will use dance as i am teaching them the alphabet or shapes etc. Children will learn more and remember as they incorporate dance and music into their activities. I feel dance and music does so much for the soul.