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385: 7 Reasons Music Belongs in Early Childhood, Not Just Art Class with Alisha Kriege
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What if your playground could become a music classroom—without requiring a music specialist? Alisha Kriege of Freenotes Harmony Park joins Kate Woodward Young to explore how outdoor musical instruments can create inclusive, engaging, and standards-aligned learning experiences for children of all ages.
They discuss music education, outdoor learning, inclusive play, sensory experiences, playground design, and parent engagement, including how pentatonic instruments make it easy for anyone to participate without worrying about playing a “wrong” note. Alicia also shares practical…
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