Music Together® Celebrates
March 2011
It is no accident that we celebrate Sing With Your Child Month in March—a month symbolizing rebirth and growth, which reminds us of our most precious resource—our children. When looking for activities to do with your family, remember that singing and making music doesn’t cost a dime—and it supports your children’s development, too. When we take the time to sing and make music together, we form everlasting bonds, which ultimately allow our children to feel safe and secure as they grow, putting them on the road to future success. And, research increasingly shows that Music Learning Supports All LearningTM by promoting creativity, personal expression, and social interaction.
The beauty is that making music with your children does not require special skills or “musical talent.” In fact, this may be the one time in your life when the audience (your children!) will always be thrilled with your participation—and want more! The impact of singing and making music with your child is immeasurable, and the rewards of this simple act will help us make the world a much better place than it is now. Sing a song, grab a drum (or even a plastic bowl and wooden spoon!) and join us as we celebrate Sing With Your Child Month this March!
“Ridin’ in the Car” Music Video
Watch our brand new music video, created in honor of Sing With Your Child Month 2011, to see families from Turkey, Japan, the United States, and more share their versions of the Music Together classic song, “Ridin’ in the Car.”
Thanks to all of you who shared your video clips with us! Check out Music Together's YouTube channel to see all of the clips that were submitted. If you didn’t get a chance to send yours in, free to upload it!
And . . . don’t forget to check out last year’s “Hello Song” Around the World music video if you haven’t yet!
"Hello Song" around the World music video
“Ridin’ in the Car” Karaoke
We’ve created a special instrumental-only version of “Ridin’ in the Car” so you can use it for karaoke! Don’t forget to look in your songbooks for lyric substitution ideas to try. Have fun!
Ridin' in the Car Karaoke Mix
Giveaway of the Week
Each week during Sing With Your Child Month, you will be able to win a musical prize from Music Together LLC—just by answering a trivia question about Music Together or sharing how you use music with your family!
This Week’s Prize: Lollipop Drum ($21.00 value)
This Week’s Question: For the last giveaway of the month, we’d like to know: What song does your child request to hear over and over again?
Please email your answer to SWYCM@musictogether.com by 12:00 EST on Friday, April 1. (One entry per person, please.) Everyone who responds with an idea will be entered into a drawing for the prize, and the winner will be announced Friday afternoon!
~ Good luck! ~
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Family Music-making Activities
Remember it doesn’t have to be a special day to make music with your child. Here are a few more ideas to keep you going. Have fun, and keep making music together! |
Favorite STICKS Song Activities
Deeper Learning
Would you like to learn more about your child’s music development? Here are a few resources you might check out.
Deeper Learning Resources