Let Me Do it Myself!

Don’t forget the Toddler Parent Night tonight at 6:30!  This will be an exciting evening for parents and teachers to discuss your child’s entry into the world of independence!  Child care will be provided for TMA students and siblings by reservation only for $5 per child.  Please RSVP to Katha Short if you will need childcare – 574-256-5313 or kshort@tma-el.org.

Art, Music & Movement

Children have a natural sense of creative expression that is nourished through art media, music and movement. These activities utilize the same developing skills as found in the Practical Life, Sensorial and Language curriculum areas. As concentration increases, the child brings tasks to completion or to more complexity. The child's creative expression is pure and uncontrolled simplicity which flourishes using an array of media and activities. From experimental painting to representational drawing, from spontaneous singing or dancing to lessons with rhythm instruments and group movements, the child is provided with a rich environment for creative activities. Listening to background music, making interesting sounds, singing together, and moving in tune with the music are examples of the many opportunities to experience music and movement in the Toddler program.

Art Media: Drawing and painting materials, gluing, collage and sculpture materials, tearing and cutting. 

Music and Movement: Singing songs with hand and body movements; walking, dancing, marching with props to music; listening to recorded music; percussion instruments; exposure to cultural music and composers; exposure to harmony in singing; large motor activities inside or outside.