Empowering Early Educators: Symphony In Your School Jr. Integrates Music into Kindergarten and Preschool Curricula

Symphony In Your School Jr.: Inspiring Early Childhood Educators

Overview:

Symphony In Your School, Jr. is a comprehensive educational program designed to empower kindergarten and preschool educators with the skills necessary to integrate music into their curriculum effectively. This initiative enhance young learners' engagement through meaningful musical experiences that align with Missouri's Early Learning Standards.

Benefits for Partners:

Participating teachers enjoy a range of benefits including access to instruments, classroom materials, participation in specialized professional development workshops conducted by SLSO staff and musicians, three immersive in-school visits from our team, opportunities to bring students to the Tiny Tunes concert series, and ongoing support as they continue to integrate music into their teaching.

Core Curriculum Focus:

The program's curriculum is meticulously crafted to reinforce literacy skills through the creative use of music alongside children's literature, encouraging vocabulary expansion. Children also develop physical abilities through dance, body percussion, and instrument play, fostering better spatial awareness and motor skills.

• Literacy Enhancement: By connecting music with reading materials, children are introduced to songs that can d in phonological awareness.

• Physical Development: Engaging activities like movement and instrument playing help build both gross and fine motor skills essential for learning.

• Social Emotional Learning: Through musical collaboration, children learn teamwork, confidence building, and the ability to express their emotions responsibly.

Integration of Mathematics Science:

Our educational approach exts beyond basic music education. Students are introduced to fundamental math concepts through pattern recognition in music composition. The science of sound is explored by students as they experiment with various instrumentsproviding a hands-on learning experience that introduces them to foundational skills needed for future elementary music classes.

Application Process:

We invite enthusiastic educators to apply for Symphony In Your School, Jr., an opportunity to revolutionize their teaching methods and enrich the lives of young learners through music. The application deadline is set for October 4th, 2024.

Supporting SLSO Programs:

Symphony In Your School programs are generously supported by:

• Emerson

• The Sgh Foundation

For inquiries or assistance:

• Box Office: Monday–Friday: 10:00am–4:00pm; Saturday: 12:00pm–5:00pm, two hours prior to performances.

• Mn Office: Call: 314.533.2500

• Eml: [email protected]

• Address: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103

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