Spanish Version of Tuning Up Circle Time: How Musical Play Boosts Learning and Connection Program

Description: This entire program will be complete in Spanish. Circle time—a safe, focused space for children to learn and interact in a group setting—is nothing new. So, how do we keep it from getting old and fine-tune it as a model for healthy social behavior? Leaning into the rich history of making music in the round and dancing in circle formation is key to cementing developmental milestones in this important early childhood setting. This workshop focuses on how to boost social awareness and connection through joyful musical circle time experiences, including morning rituals, dance breaks, and story time.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the science behind why circle time—specifically musical circle time—is beneficial to the social-emotional development of children.
• Incorporate music more intentionally into movement-based brain breaks and gathering rituals.
• Scaffold teaching of music-based activities to lead with confidence and enhance learning.

Price:

• Regular Rate: $75
• NHSA Member Rate: $50

Spanish Version of Tuning Up Circle Time Presenter: Dr. Farida Peña, Bilingual Trainer and Curriculum Specialist

Dr. Farida Peña is a Bilingual Trainer and Curriculum Specialist at Kindermusik International. Farida has an M.D. and a Master’s Degree in Music Education and Music Pedagogy. She has worked as a music educator, speaker, international workshop facilitator, and piano teacher for over 25 years, teaching multiple workshops in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the US. Farida has been trained in diverse musical methods such as MLT, Dalcroze, Orff, Kodaly, and Dissimilis. Currently, she works with Kindermusik International in the training and implementation of their programs in the US and Latin America.

This wonderful program is brought you by: Kindermusik International