"WeJoySing, Refreshment for the Mind and Soul" a parent quote!
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“Hello How Are You” - Greet a friend circle game
“We absolutely LOVE our “Music & Me” class with Mrs. Jo! It’s such an amazing program that integrates music skills, motion and all the activities are developmentally appropriate.” This social media post raving about “Music & Me,” WeJoySing’s school age music literacy program, prompted us to learn more about this family’s experience.
JC has been with WeJoySing for 3 years, starting “HeartString” classes in Granville with Mrs. Jody and then moving to “Music & Me” with Mrs. Jo. JC ‘s parents described him as a “bright, energetic individual who loves learning new things. Even though JC struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anxiety, music seems to be his forte. The “Music & Me” class has helped build JC’s confidence and taught him to overcome fears, take risks, and he loves to challenge himself by trying new things.”
Singing game that prepares new melodic concept
JC’s mother, Tami, and father love all the benefits they have seen from attending Music & Me. “It has strengthened our family relationship, because Music & Me is very interactive and involves ALL the family members at times. JC loves the dancing and movement that his body requires, especially the ‘wolf game’ as he calls it, where Mrs. Jo ties motion and music together into a fun game of chase.”
Reading & playing rhythms on Tom tom
Tami states, “As a parent, my greatest joy of WeJoySing is how the program is so developmentally appropriate. It provides lots of movement, while allowing children healthy learning and interactions. The children are playing instruments while learning musical concepts.” JC chimes in saying, “I like playing the drum really hard! And I love Mrs. Jo and the ‘wolf game’. Can we play that every day?”
JC has developed his musical intelligence as well. He is using music to help him complete school work or soothe him when he is overwhelmed emotionally. JC seems better able to self-regulate when listening to music. Even JC agrees that Music & Me classes have helped him “learn to do fun games with my friends.”
“Sol - Mi” exercise!! Jumping melody read from staff notation
“By far, this program has exceeded ALL our expectations and more! Mrs. Jo is the most energetic individual I know and her enthusiasm for music is contagious! JC loves her very much. I am especially thankful that Mrs. Jo has taken time to understand our JC. She knows what his body needs, and addresses concerns he has in a positive way by looking for ‘marvelous musicians’ who make good choices. I love how she keeps the classroom climate positive in which the kids WANT to be the BEST they can be!”
Refreshment for mind and soul! How precious!!
When Tami describes why they are willing to drive an hour for JC to attend a Music & Me, she exclaims that it “refreshes our minds and souls” amid a busy life. JC cheerfully agrees and says other kids and parents “need to know how fun it is!”
Why not take their advice and join us for your own refreshing experience with WeJoySing? We’d ENJOY having you as part of our WeJoySing “family!” Message us or call 614-868-0107 for more information and to register today!
