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Research shows that physical development and brain development are fully linked in early years of life.
Little Beats classes are inspired by a much larger community of therapists, early childhood educators, and experts who promote
mind-body integration starting in infancy for higher level learning later in life.
Here are some of our favorite resources that reinforce the importance of music, movement, and play in early childhood.
Whether you come to class or dance and sing at home, you're doing something great for your child!
Little Beats classes are inspired by a much larger community of therapists, early childhood educators, and experts who promote
mind-body integration starting in infancy for higher level learning later in life.
Here are some of our favorite resources that reinforce the importance of music, movement, and play in early childhood.
Whether you come to class or dance and sing at home, you're doing something great for your child!
ARTICLES
"The Right- and Supposedly Wrong- Way to Get Kids to Sit Still In Class" - Washington Post
"Movement, Rhythm, and Baby Brain Development" - Jessica Baudin-Griffen
"Why Core Muscle Exercises Help Prevent Learning Challenges in The Classroom" - ILS Learning Corner
"Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up" - Tracy Cutchlow"
"Benefits of Yoga for kids"- Mom Loves Best
"The Right- and Supposedly Wrong- Way to Get Kids to Sit Still In Class" - Washington Post
"Movement, Rhythm, and Baby Brain Development" - Jessica Baudin-Griffen
"Why Core Muscle Exercises Help Prevent Learning Challenges in The Classroom" - ILS Learning Corner
"Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up" - Tracy Cutchlow"
"Benefits of Yoga for kids"- Mom Loves Best
PAPERS
Using Music with Infants and Toddlers -Rebecca Parlakian and Claire Lerner
The Power of Creative Dance - Connie Bergstein Dow
Dance for Babies - Anne Green Gilbert
Movement is the Key to Learning - Anne Green Gilbert
Using Music with Infants and Toddlers -Rebecca Parlakian and Claire Lerner
The Power of Creative Dance - Connie Bergstein Dow
Dance for Babies - Anne Green Gilbert
Movement is the Key to Learning - Anne Green Gilbert
FAVORITE BLOGS TO FOLLOW
CanDo Kiddos
Inspired Treehouse
Integrated Learning Strategies
Intellidance Blog
Little Beats Blog
Moving Smart
Zero to Five
SUPPORT FROM LOCAL EXPERTS
Brook Reilly, She Thrives Therapy
Special Education Support
Teresa Stewart, Sleep Consulting
Melanie Venuti, Lactation Consulting
Andrea Insoft LICSW, Grief healing
Marissa Farrell, 'The Vagina Lady'
Local Babysitters
Here's a list of local experienced babysitters created for you by Little Beats founder, Emily Jabbawy. While these are friends within The Dance Academy's community, finding the right babysitter for you is a VERY personal pursuit so we strongly encourage you to vet any candidate before hiring to make sure they are the right fit for your family.
