Music helps Maths.

I have always LOVED music.
My Mom's family were blessed with musical talents, and a lot of her family members played the piano beautifully. My Dad has never played an instrument, but has a great love and appreciation for music! I have fond memories of a house fulled with music. It was either my Mom(or I) playing the piano, or my Dad testing his latest speakers or gold tipped Hi-Fi cords!!!!!

At a young age, I would move to the sound of Abba's 'Dancing queen' ..... Supertramps 'Breakfast in America'.....or John Denver's 'I'm leaving on a jet plane'. As we got older(talking about my Dad and I),we still LOVED music, BUT......... the only problem was that he adored Dire Straits,(and even sang like him!!!!) and hated what I loved! Quite normal......... I think!

What am I getting at?........ well I think it is SO important to expose ones kids to different music genres. Even now when I visit my parents, my Dad will share with me his latest musical find. I may love it, or I may not!
As a parent, I do allow my kids to listen to secular music. If the lyrics are gross, we turn it off !But to this day I still LOVE a funky new song with a great beat!

WITH ALL THAT IN MIND............ I decided...... that this year, was going to be a musical one!
We are all learning recorder, myself included! What fun and laughter this has brought into our classroom. At times we battle to regain composure when one of us messes up!!!! Initially CoolDude looked like he was trying to eat the musical instrument. I had to keep reminding him "Stop chomping done on it!" WizzKid blew SO hard that I thought the instrument was going to fly from his mouth and hit one us in the head!!!!!!

I did not love the classics when I was young. I would recite many classical pieces on the piano, but never chose to listen to them, because they were B-O-R-I-N-G! But, I have found some classical Cd's that my kids Love! They incorporate a fun story with the music of the featured composer .......pictured below........ click on the pics, and purchase!I do not sell these or get any profit from them, I JUST LOVE THEM!


MrCoolDude(8) has asked to listen to these Cd's on numerous occasions!

Another thing I do, is play soft, light, classical music in he background when my boys do their maths and project work.

I think this sums up beautifully what Music can do for your child................
"Various studies have shown that children who participate in musical activities, whether playing an instrument or listening to a variety of music, do better in math. Therefore, for a growing child it is important to have music as a part of their life and routine. They develop into people who are better at maths as their brains have been exercised and sharpened to discern patterns and repetition among the musical notes." ...............from a site called 'The Link Between Music and Maths'

That's all from me
Love Fee