Enhancing Young Children’s Holistic Development through Music and Movement with Kinderland Preschool

Dr Diana Baranovich from the University of Malaya conducted a parenting workshop in Kinderland Vista Verde recently. Dr Diana is an expert in using creative play, recreational music and dance to enhance creativity, language development and arts appreciation in young children. She has a Doctoral Degree in School Psychology, Master Degree in Fine Arts, and Bachelor Degree in Music Education.

Parents who attended the workshop gained valuable insights on how to incorporate music and movement at home. Techniques and ideas were shared and exchanged at the hands-on session. Parents and children participated and have loads of fun with the various instruments used to demonstrate activities. Balls, shakers, scarves, drums, just to name a few were used during the hands-on session.

They also learned the benefits of music and movement. It is important to remember that music is something that can bring joy and that can bring people together. It’s positive, and it brings people together because, as Stein reminds us:

‘Children are born musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers … we just have to set the stage for creativity, learning and fun.’ (Stein, 2008) … it’s just down to us to do something about it!