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"We cannot solve the problems that do exist if we're distracted by problems that don't exist.  Claiming that the system is failing is not only distracting, but creates the wrong climate for improvement--you don't get people to do better by telling them how lousy they are." - Gerald W. Bracey

Music Fosters Math Skills

In their Beginnings Workshop article in the July 2004 issue of Exchange, "Music and Math:  How Do We Make the Connection for Preschoolers?" Karen Sawyers and Janet Hutson-Brandhagen, observe...

"Music is organized in mathematical ways: its melodies, rhythms, and harmonies are built on recurring mathematical patterns and sequences. To children, music is play in every sense of the word. In addition, early experiences with music that are successful and fun prepare children to be successful in other areas of learning, particularly math in their own way and in their own time. It's important to keep this principle in mind as we set up our classrooms and plan for music activities in the daily routine."

In the article the authors cite research demonstrating the impact of music on the development of reasoning skills instrumental in math problem solving, and provide ideas on how teachers can integrate music and math in their classrooms.  The full text of this article is available at the Exchange web site at www.childcareexchange.com.  

Beginnings Workshops on Sale:  This week only, all Beginnings Workshops, including the July 2004 "Math and Numbers, Part 2," will be on sale at a 28% discount at http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/0443

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