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Jack Grunsky believes
in the importance of music and movement for young children in
developing language skills, body coordination, self-esteem,
listening skills, a sense of community, and a better understanding
of our world.
This presentation
incorporates multicultural instruments and various musical styles
while addressing diversity and curriculum expectations. Teachers
will learn practical ways of integrating songs into their program to
fire children’s imaginations while helping them to be happier, more
engaged learners. Click
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Learn 'hellos'
from around the world in, 'Siyanibingelela'
! Explore rain and thunder sounds in the echo chant, 'Big
Thunder, Dark Cloud'. Learn early math skills
and dance to the lively, 'Alligator
Stomp'. Follow actions in the celebratory
song, 'Iko
Iko'. Learn a simple way for children to sing in
3-part harmony in, 'Songbirds'.
Learn about the environment by planting imaginary seeds in the echo
song, 'Seeds
For My Garden'. Celebrate the world of the child
through songs like, 'With
My Own Two Hands', 'My
Window' and 'School
Days'. Develop body co-ordination and
listening skills in, 'Jumpin' Beans' and 'Do
The Bird', or create you own dance patterns
to, 'Da
Da Da, Do Do Do'. Explore sounds through home-made
instruments and Jack's unique collection of 'world beat' rhythm
makers. Learn songs from other cultures.
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