ECMMA Greater Madison Area Chapter

08/04/2022

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops kicks off season one this Wednesday with an engaging conversation with Ziggy Marley and Dr. Vanessa Bond about the importance of music in every child's life and musical creativity.

Available wherever you listen to podcasts on Wednesday, July 27th. https://anchor.fm/parentingmusically

Parenting Musically is generously supported by the GRAMMY Museum and Case Western Reserve University.

03/18/2022

A member of the Ukrainian Orff Schulwerk Association shares children's songs while living through the horrors of war in her country. The article includes a set of Google slides with resources about Ukraine, its music, and its culture. https://buff.ly/3IgzEDc

03/10/2021

A great article as a follow up from our last workshop! Ideas for continuing singing and moving safely in our classrooms with children during COVID-19. And why music is so important!

"What’s in a song? A lot, when it comes to the early childhood classroom. Whether used to build community during circle time, to introduce or reinforce a concept, to transition children from one activity to another, or to offer opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and enjoyment, music and movement are critical components of excellent early childhood teaching."

Recognizing the importance of music and movement in early childhood, here are strategies for safer music and movement activities in person and virtually, based on recommendations from the CDC and recent research.

02/06/2021

Celebrate Black Music with the UW Madison Black Cultural Center - BCC's many virtual event offerings!

Black History Month events at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

01/31/2021

How is music and movement vital for learning? Musikgarten, thank you for this fascinating perspective on movement and rhythm in infancy!

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKhb_KXA4jS/?igshid=1upv09u6jge5m

01/23/2021

Check out a local resource for movement and breath based practices to enhance SEL in your classroom!

https://www.breatheforchange.com/

Breathe For Change 💜💜💜💜

Breathe For Change offers trainings and professional development on yoga, social-emotional learning, and mindfulness for educators, schools, and families. Our digital trainings empower educators to lead with their own well-being at the center and certifies them to share the same practices and resour