Music with Jessie

03/23/2026

Great music programs help create great schools.

03/21/2026

What an honor!

01/12/2026

“Engagement” is a neurological state. When young children’s brains are highly engaged, i.e., they are processing information and ideas, accompanied by heightened emotion, they are learning more. Active play readily puts young children’s brains in that state.

Seek engagement and take the leap of faith that learning will follow. Let young children play. Step back and trust their brains to do what they do best: learn.

01/11/2026

Clapping to a beat may seem like a simple game, but research shows it can have a powerful impact on early reading skills. Preschoolers who can follow a rhythm often learn to read more easily because the brain areas that process music and language overlap. Rhythm exercises help strengthen these shared pathways.

When children practice keeping a beat, their brains improve timing, attention, and auditory processing. These skills are essential for recognizing sounds in words, understanding syllables, and connecting letters to sounds. Music training is not just fun—it is an early workout for reading readiness.

Parents can use everyday activities to build rhythm skills. Clapping along to songs, tapping on the table, or playing simple percussion instruments helps children internalize patterns in sound. These small, playful exercises train the brain to process auditory information more efficiently, which translates into stronger reading abilities.

Starting rhythm-based activities early creates a foundation for language development, reading, and learning overall. Encouraging music and movement in daily routines gives children a head start while making learning enjoyable and engaging.

12/02/2025

Come sing with us this Thursday morning at Happyland!

Singing with others can be more beneficial than singing solo. Here’s why: https://bbc.in/4opYGEQ

11/18/2025

Luna is neck and neck with me as my students #1 fan ❤️

11/11/2025

Something to be thankful for- an extra class has been added for Thursday the 20th. Sign up here (right hand side.) https://www.happylanddayschool.org/signup

11/07/2025

😂 I feel this to my core

10/29/2025

Just some adorable little Boo’s this morning!

10/21/2025

Come join my grown-up and me class! It’s as much for us as it is for them 😆 link in comments

Group singing can be more effective than existing treatments at relieving the symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a first-of-its-kind study by King’s College London
https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-42-of-2025/

10/01/2025

Music Teacher Problems