At BrightPath Hartford centers, we believe that music and arts are essential to a child's development, helping them build creativity, confidence, and cognitive skills. These elements are deeply integrated into our BeeCurious curriculum, ensuring that every child experiences intentional and immersive artistic opportunities daily.
Integrating Music and Arts into Learning
Rather than simply playing background music, our educators use intentional music experiences to enhance children's understanding of different cultures, world traditions, and even their own identities. Music and arts are key components of our creative arts and physical literacy sections, providing children with a hands-on, engaging approach to learning.
Popular Music and Art Activities
Studies have shown that music enhances deeper learning, which is why our curriculum kicks off with a week dedicated to showcasing different music and art elements. Some of the most beloved activities among our young learners include:
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Instrument Making – Children create their own musical instruments like rain sticks and maracas, fostering creativity and fine motor skills.
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Traditional Song Exploration – Favorites such as Mr. Sun, The Bear Went Over the Mountain, and The More We Get Together teach rhythm, language, and social bonding.
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Interactive Music Concepts – Songs like Going on a Bear Hunt introduce directionality, Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes reinforce body awareness, and The Goldfish Song teaches tempo variations.
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Alphabet and Calming Music – Songs like the ABCs support early literacy, while yoga music provides relaxation and mindfulness experiences.
Parent Reactions and Engagement
Parents love seeing their children immersed in music and arts, especially when they receive daily updates about their little one's learning journey. Some BrightPath centers even host an annual art show, where families can admire their child’s artwork inspired by famous artists such as Van Gogh, Alma Thomas, Claude Monet, and John Bramblitt. These events also highlight some of the songs children have learned throughout the school year, creating a shared sense of accomplishment and joy.
A Commitment to Music and Arts
At BrightPath, we understand the profound impact that music and arts have on young minds. By integrating engaging, hands-on creative experiences into our curriculum, we provide children with the tools to express themselves, build critical thinking skills, and develop a lifelong love for the arts.
Whether through painting, singing, dancing, or instrument-making, we ensure that music and the arts remain a vital part of every child’s day at BrightPath Hartford centers. We invite families to join us in celebrating the beauty and joy of creativity!
