Music Together® Questions and Answers

My child won't sit still for 45 minutes... what if she wanders around or cries?
We don't expect any child to sit still throughout class. Although Music Together® classes always have structure, we maintain an informal atmosphere in the class and do not expect children of this young age to sit still or even actively participate throughout the whole class. Children are free to wander about the circle or around the room during class as long as they are not hurting themselves or others. We know that young kids learn best by self-directed exploration, discovery and play. While some of our activities are done seated, with a focus activity, such as a fingerplay, we do have at least three or four music activities where we all get up and move around the room. Additionally, there is always a "free dance/movement" time and a "play along" or "fam jam" during the class. Parents are free to take the activity over to their child to engage them or try to bring them back to the "circle" but are never pressured to do so. Children naturally express themselves and their feelings in a variety of ways. Crying is part of every child's range of emotion, and we do not shame or discourage it. You, as the parent, will know whether your child is simply vocalizing and expressing or is signaling to you that (s)he is overstimulated and needs a cuddle break. Unless we feel that the child is very unhappy in the room, we will not request that you leave the teaching space. Occasionally, it can be beneficial to take a break outside of the room and come back when your child is ready. We want the Music Together® experience to be a positive one for you and your child.

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