The following points provide helpful context for understanding young children’s behavior and participation in music class:

• Children may (wisely) choose to observe more often than to participate actively in class. They are taking in information, which they will act on later at home.

• Most children become accustomed to the class routine and their classmates around the sixth week. At this point, their participation is likely to increase.

• Children are assimilating important music information, whether or not they are outwardly expressing it. At home, make a point of playing the recordings and singing the songs regularly, even if your child doesn’t appear interested at first. During the first few weeks of class, this exposure helps them build familiarity and confidence with the music. 

• YOU are the most important model and teacher for your child. Your role is to participate and enjoy the class yourself, even though your child might choose to sit back and observe. If you are enjoying yourself, your child will soon wish to share that enjoyment with you.

At Heartsong Music, we try to accept rather than expect.

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