Rhythm, resonance and music are part of who we are.

It’s no secret that synchronous activities bind the academic community, instilling connection and ultimately “buy in”. Children (and adults) learn more deeply with a well developed sense of connection to where and whom they are with. Music connects us to place and people. Its doesn’t take an expert to understand that learning happens when students care. In great schools, music isn’t confined to the music room or a performance, it is a part of every day life, in daily or weekly traditions, and part of academics. This is what it means to say “Music Saves Education”. 

Everyone is born with rhythm in their heart and the songs of the birds in their soul. The key is keep the spirit alive in early childhood education!

You are invited to read through these ideas, watch videos and listen for your educational experience.

Peter Siegel is a  K-5 music educator in the Keene, NH school district and touring musician with The Gaslight Tinkers.

Check out “Mr. Siegel’s” YouTube channel with songs and activities :