December FOLLIES!!!!

Little Folk's Music had the opportunity to take part in the 16th annual Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson.   Where Little Folk's Music had one class at the village center on Saturday, December 3rd. Than, on Sunday, December 4th,  A band of young carolers along with Ms. Folk sang in 19 restaurants!  At Paces of Port Jefferson, the young carolers sung on their own.  What a warm welcome they received by all! 

 Little Folk's Music is NOW setting up for the new year with all the recent bookings we had to run and get the 2012 calendar!  Little Folk's Music is now considering teaching the teacher classes.  This is a new endeavor and will be looked at very carefully.   Since, Little Folk's Music presently has two musical educationally modeled albums for families to share, it is now time to finish up the seasons with two more.  

As families get more aware of the promise of music and full body motion in early literacy education, Little folk's music will promote steady beat with incidental melodic training and suggest daily routines to help with that understanding. 

Life is GOOD.  Having HOPE is the best way to enjoy it.  

My favorite quote?   

"How important is it?"

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Late Fall, early WINTER!

           November 2, & November 26th;  

                                      Little Folk's Music will be at 

Half Hollow Hills Library at 10am., Dix Hills;   

Little Folk's will join  1,2,3 Play With Me program (Ages 0-47 months) as a early childhood resource specialist to answer parents' questions about the developing mind and music. With a preview of Little Folk's Music program.  

                             December 5th;

Comsewogue Public Library at 10am, 11am, &;12 noon., Port Jefferson Station;  

Little Folk's music 'WINTER' (Birth to 5years)

Music activates and lights up all areas of the brain."prime times" or "windows of opportunity" exist when the brain is a "supersponge," absorbing new information more easily and developing in major leaps. This is especially true in the first five years of life.

                              December 8th;

North Shore Public Library  at 10:15 am,  Shoreham/Wading River;  Infant rhythms (newborn-6 months) 

 Newborn infant brain begins wiring up from the moment of birth.  Babies respond to and reflect the attention of their parents and their environment.  Rhythm and steady beat help develop everything from physical coordination to language skills.  through creative songs, movement and activities using sensory enhancing props to help develop eye tracking, muscle-joint awareness, tactile stimulation, sound awareness and balance to name a few.  Parents gain support, make new friends and share information in a gentle and caring surrounding while babies learn socialization as well.

                                   December 13th;
Copiague Memorial Public Library at 10:30am, Copiague;

Little Folk's will be joining their Parent-Toddler Workshop as a early childhood resource specialist to answer parents' questions about the developing mind and music. With a preview of Little Folk's Music program.

 
Early exposure to music plays a dominate role, wiring the brain for reading, math, language, and all types of learning & social skills.  By participating in  Little Folk's Music classes and singing routinely at home develops motor skills, steady beat and rhythm!  


The development of a child's brain holds the key.  So touch, talk, read, smile, sing, count and play with your children. It does more than make both of you feel good. It helps develop and nourishes the brain and the child's potential for a lifetime.

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Meg and Bella VISIT!

Our Summer was filled with Great joy and love. The opportunities small children give us to learn about ourselves is amazing.  I became an over protective grandmother, a side of me I have never seen before considering the type of work I do.  I had to have one of my older friend's explain this reaction; "Your baby is now raising a baby, you are just insuring you raised yours right!" Ah, parenting! What a wonderful adventure. 
Little Folk's Music is presently booking for Winter!  If your school or library is in need of Musical adventures classes, ages birth to five with parent, have them contact me @(631)830-5058. Please point our where you found this blog.

Comsewogue Public Library

Little Folk's Music had a GREAT TIME with the families at UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY!!! Hello, My name is Joe! with all of the buttons to push. Than after much thought we were introduce a slower pace with "Because I knew YOU". Than the train took off and landed with tickle than wave goodbye. Great time was had by all!  Can't wait to see you again in the FALL!




If you haven't HEARD!!!!!!!! - Little Folk's Music will be returning to Comsewogue Public Library; July 20, @ 10, 11am, *12noon, YOU MUST register call 631-928-1212 ask for the Children's Library!

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How do we develop a strong economy?

Politics in educating our YOUNG. ⇐⇐⇐⇐

"Equipping young children with skills to succeed is not simply a moral or social obligation."
"It's an economic imperative. Economic studies show that investments in high-quality early education produce a higher per-dollar return than K-12 schooling, college and later job training. Every dollar invested returns about 10 cents each year for the rest of the child's life."


Little Folk's Music believes that parents are the child's most influential teacher. 


"Babies are born ready to learn. Early neural connections occur at warp speed. Learning is faster, easier and more fun than it will ever be again. By age 3, certain developmental windows begin to close. By the time a child starts kindergarten, 90 percent of structural brain development is complete. The foundation for lifelong learning is largely set."

Whatever or wherever you call home, the serenity, peace and security that is there, will be how a child's learning will take root and grow.


"Early experiences profoundly impact a child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Young children need consistent and supportive relationships with parents or other caregivers. They need frequent interactions with those adults. They need sensory stimulation, exposure to a language-rich environment and a feeling of safety and security."


Consistencies and routine are Little Folk's Music fundamental core!  


"85 percent of a child's core brain structure is formed by age 3, less than 4 percent of public investment on education and development have occurred by that time.   Early care and education funding is often one of the first things to be cut by governments with budget deficits. The claim is that we simply "can't afford it." That kind of thinking is not only shortsighted; it's fiscally irresponsible."


Sound imitation, rhyming, singing, and object / symbol identification foster language skills.  Moving to differing cultural music “moods” develops timing, spatial awareness and a sense of balance.


"And yet, many young children don't enjoy such experiences. They are exposed to prolonged stress. They often feel neither safe nor secure. Rather than strong neural foundations that support learning, these children end up with fragile foundations that limit development."


How does Little Folk's Music benefit your child?  
♥Exposure to new and ever changing world that allows the child's natural curiosity with families consistent reassurance and support.  
♥Promotes the interactive parent/child need for development through literacy, music and movement.   
♥Educates you on the fundamental impressionable, interactive role the parent and/or caregiver has on learning. 
♥Encourages successful learning through self-confidence, curiosity, self-expression, social behaviors and cooperation.  

"Early care and education funding is often one of the first things to be cut by governments with budget deficits. The claim is that we simply "can't afford it." That kind of thinking is not only shortsighted; it's fiscally irresponsible. Hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars are spent each year on special education and other remedial services to deal with the consequences of low education and unemployment. That includes food, housing and medical care subsidies, as well as criminal justice, child protection and substance abuse costs." 

 *The quotes are from Steven Rowe, commentary. I hope his article is reprinted and has the exposure that is needed to share the fundamental concepts to preserve our children's future.  (" ")-

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                                                                          'BELLA'

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Intuitive parenting!

Knowing you are not alone in this marvelous adventure called; 
                         'Parenting' 


Little Folk's Music believes that parents are the child's most influential teacher. Aunts, Uncles, Grandma and Grandpa all play an enormous contributing role along with daily caregivers.  One of the components of Little Folk's Music philosophy is the importance of family and/or daycare involvement.Whatever or wherever you call home, the serenity, peace and security that is there, will be how a child's learning will take root and grow.


Consistencies and routine are Little Folk's Music fundamental core!  Sound imitation, rhyming, singing, and object / symbol identification foster language skills.  Moving to differing cultural music “moods” develops timing, spatial awareness and a sense of balance.  Add Daddy's low, loud notes make the 'normal' mundane day silly and fun. Silly DADDY!
Little Folk's Music encourages the child to engage in their own musical world while building confidence, self-control and communicative skills.


How does this benefit your child?  


♥Exposure to new and ever changing world that allows the child's natural curiosity with families consistent reassurance and support.  
♥Promotes the interactive parent/child need for development through literacy, music and movement.   
♥Educates you on the fundamental impressionable, interactive role the parent and/or caregiver has on learning. 
♥Encourages successful learning through self-confidence, curiosity, self-expression, social behaviors and cooperation.  

How do I encourage my Library to have weekly Little Folk's Music class?


♥ Call your Children's librarian! Tell them of Little Folk's Music weekly classes.
♥ Ask them how do we get Little Folk's Music program at our library? 
♥ Call Lynda Folk the originator of the Little Folk's Music weekly classes at 631-830-5058. 
♥ Remember; 'Squeaky wheels tend to get oiled'. 

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                Beautiful Grand-baby 'Bella'  having so much fun  with Mommy!

Little Folk's Music At North Shore Public Library!

On Tuesday, April 5th  Little Folk's Music met the most wonderful new Mothers and one Dad with their very young babies.  Birth to 18 months was our class, but This  time it was a very special class.  The oldest young student was 11 months old.  Our youngest was 3months.  Little John's eyes just lit up as Mommy lift him up and down, around and around as we sang Baby goes round, Baby goes up and than they come down. around and around (went Colby) and around.   It was a polling day at North Shore Library so there were many faces walking by and looking in.  Some even came in spent sometime and off to the Children's Library.  All during a wonderful, delightful time of sharing music with these wonderful young families. Thank you Lori for inviting me.

Mr. MOON!

Mr. Moon, your out too soon!  The sun is still in the sky.  Go back to bed and rest your head until the day becomes night!  Another animated song sung in Little Folk's!  Also, just perfect for the days leading up to the full moon on March 19, 2011. 

Spring is finally here!  With a Super Full moon to light our way!  

Slushy, Mushy cold and wet, for our first day of our lawn-guy-land Spring!

This super moon made our high tides 'really' high and our low tides a long walk to the waters edge.  The constant sound of waves calls us near to hear the soothing rumblings of one of natures rhythms.

Our heart keeps a beating, all day long.  A comforting sound of that constant beat soothing us through each daily tempo.  A beating and repeating, all day long.  All day long, all day long.  I'm keep-a singing all day long.

Izabella exploring her world, as babies do..... through their mouths.  Cooing and enjoying a in the crib moment!

 

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Is it HERE?.....?...........almost!!!!!

The sun tried and tried than finally push it's way through all of the fog and the cold in order to 
shine on YOU!!!

Check out;
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2001/03.22/04-music.html

In this link, and by listening in Little Folk's Music classes, the art of telling the story with inflections, add dramatic pauses to create a questioning interest, you than have the development of a musical STORY. Adding physical movement you are now(connecting right and left hemisphere of the mind)

Why does music plays such an important roll in our lives?

Music has ability to touch us both emotionally and physically. Setting off neurons that evoke reaction. Thank God for MUSIC and connecting tissue. 

{Remember the above is dated.  The phone # has changed.} Enjoy!

I will be posting some of my research other interesting and relevant links on this subject. 

We will be in Mattituck and North Shore libraries April 5 and 6th. Time to Sign up!

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P.S.  'Bella'! Beautiful, Beautiful Bella!,my New Grandchild, Now the musical story begins.

Singing and SNOW!

Watch the snow come falling down, falling, falling, down. Is a wonderful song we sing in Little Folk's Music WINTER classes. Not ONLY are the concepts of UP and DOWN involved but the use of vocal (ups) with physical (downs). Scarfs are used to represent (snow) white and (rain) blue. We blow up, so that the scarfs can fall gently and softly down to the ground.

With this wonderful snow storm we are getting 1/12/2011, please remember the simple gifts of a warm house, a cup of tea, food to share, family to laugh with. Thank those people, willing to get out in the cold and ice to make our lives simpler by gathering food, clearing off cars, and generally creating paths. These things make this life journey just a bit easier.

During the snow falling song in Little Folk's Music, we NEVER forget that snow can be fun! The lessons of never take things to seriously, and always remember to PLAY is truly encouraged.

Have a playful snowball fight, enjoy the differing human reactions.

"Oh, Raspberries!"

We had so much fun today at Comsewogue Public Library! We started off with fun beats walking and drumming, ringing winter bells. Off we went moving chanting to speaking.

It is so much easier to sing!

Between the rain and snow falling, slipping and falling, we cuddled up to tones that are so much fun.

Yea! for "raspberries!" Opening up nasal cavities making my nose itch.

The highs and lows, as babies go, Moms and Dads were ready for naps!

Attached is a great article! I think you will find Little Folk's Play Philosophy Here!

The Movement to Restore Children’s Play Gains Momentum

www.nytimes.com

Thanks Pat!

We will see you again in the Summer!

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New Year, new calendar, New Baby!

To all my loyal Little Folk's Music fans,

Lynda Folk will be in Nevada County, California from January 15 thru to February 2, 2011. My beautiful daughter will be blessing us with a NEW arrival. I am so excited, and feel so blessed by this part of our families new journey.

Little Folk's Music will be bringing it's music program to California! It will be interesting to see how California handles New York's music and movement adventure. The serenity and beauty of the Tahoe Mountains', reflecting from the lake might make this Long Island girl want to stay.

I am NOW scheduling and booking dates for the Spring!

If you have not already done so, please reserve your dates NOW!

This will help with my return and insure that I get back to my responsibilities and teenagers.

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I want to expose communities to Little Folk's Music from coast to coast!

Little Folk's Music program encourages cognitive, language development through multicultural musical exposure and movement.

You can contact Little Folk's Music through phone or e-mail, 631-830-5058 or littlefolksmusic@yahoo.com