Activities, Activities! -Melinda Harrington

Activities, Activities!

-Melinda Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie down below after you've read this post, or you could just skip to it straight away!)

When I list out the so called ‘extra-curricular’ activities that we have been involved with over the years – I start to feel exhausted. I know that we are not unusual as a homeschooling family – getting out there and involved in activities outside of the home seems to play a really large

Choosing an instrument for your child (and what's involved with learning an instrument) - Marnie Harrington

 Choosing an instrument for your child (and what's involved with learning an instrument) - Marnie Harrington

-Commitment

There's no getting around the fact that you need to practice regularly in order to learn an instrument! For kids and beginners, just 15 minutes a day is enough to keep them improving. Don't be discouraged when your child loses interest. It's inevitable! When that happens, just

Learning Instruments - Marnie Harrington

Learning Instruments - Marnie Harrington

(There's a video about this topic down below after you've read this post. Or you could just skip to it straight away!)

Getting kids to learn music and play instruments can be tough at times but it does has many benefits! Here are a list of reasons why children should always have the opportunity to play music!

-Refine/develop mental skills

Beat and bar division, scales, rhythm and musical intervals all use similar mental skills as maths does. It can develop