Workshops

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BRAIN

All brains ready to read through musical fitness

For caregivers, preschool teachers, and K teachers

Ann Kay
Have fun learning songs and games that enliven young children and create joyful communities while enabling children’s brains for language and literacy. Learn neuroscientific-based strategies that use singing and basic music skills to prepare the brain for reading: auditory processing, auditory memory, phonological awareness, and beat synchronization—all crucial brain processes needed for reading.

HAVING FUN YET?

How singing and musical fun pays off in reading readiness

Especially for parent educators

Ann Kay (similar to above) with the Teddy Bear Band

What do teachers say?

  • This is the best class I’ve ever taken!

  • Once I start singing, my students seem to be in a trance. They drop everything, join in singing, and move to the group area.

  • I have heard them singing these songs all over school.

  • The kids are loving the folktale books and songs. I would never have thought these would be so motivating for 5th graders, but I know they like it when they are asking to sing and dance during recess!!

  • My data is coming in—there is a definite difference between this year and every other year that I have taught. Half of my class is almost a full grade level ahead of where they need to be reading.

  • The most significant increase for kindergartners has been in their rhyming scores—usually my children’s scores increase 5-5.6 points (avg), but the year I followed your program, their scores increased 10 points (avg).Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.