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Schools and Education A Blank Slate Media/ Litmor Publications Special Section February 8, 2019

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How to encourage kids to love music Music education can have a profound impact on children. According to PBS, research has found that learning music facilitates learning other subjects, enhancing skills children will inevitably use elsewhere. The benefits of music education might be even more tangible than that. A 2004 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that sixyear-olds who were given weekly voice and piano lessons benefitted from small increase in IQs. Groups that received drama lessons or no lessons at all experienced no such increases. Additional studies have linked music education to other benefits. The Children’s Music Workshop notes that research has shown that musical training physically develops the part of the brain associated with processing language. These are just a handful of the ways music education can positively impact young minds. Parents who want their children to reap these rewards and more can take these steps to encourage a love of music in their children. · Cut a rug with your kids.

Children are bundles of energy who want to expend as much of that energy as possible. Dancing along to music is a great way for kids to use it up. Kids might not be able to waltz or dance an Irish jig, but many love to jump up and down. If they begin to as-

sociate music and dancing with jumping up and down, they’re more likely to smile when mom and dad crank up the stereo. · Sing and encourage kids to sing along. Kids won’t know if their parents are classically trained opera singers or perform-

ers whose vocal talents are best restricted to the shower. Singing along to favorite songs may encourage kids to follow suit, allowing them to learn words and language. Singing also is a fun activity kids are sure to embrace, making them look forward to

daily music sessions. · Let kids be the DJ. When you start playing music, keep a close on children to see how they react to diﬀerent types of music. If they seem to favor one style over another, play that favorite style more often. If they tend to like it all, continue to expand their horizons, which many even open your eyes to musical styles and acts you’d never consider otherwise. · Let kids participate in music. Especially young children might not be able to pick up a guitar and make it sing, but that doesn’t mean they can’t participate. Purchase age-appropriate instruments for your children the moment they start playing with toys. Their curiosity might compel them to embrace musical lessons as they grow older. In addition, look for children’s musical events in your community, whether it’s a sing-along at the local library or an introduction to musical instruments at a nearby community center. Music can enrich kids’ lives in various ways, and it’s never too early for parents to encourage a love of music in their children.

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Decoding dysgraphia, a lesser-known learning disability Many people are familiar with or have at least heard of dyslexia, a condition that can affect a person’s ability to read and comprehend the written word. Few may be as knowledgeable about dysgraphia, another learning disability that can affect language skills. Dysgraphia is a deficiency in the ability to write. While dysgraphia is mostly associated with impaired handwriting, it also can involve an inability to store and process written words and then elicit the proper finger sequences and muscle movement to actually write words down on paper. The word “dysgraphia” comes from the Greek words “dys,” meaning “impaired,” and “graphia,” meaning “writing by hand.” The Learning Disabilities Association of America says a person with dysgraphia may have problems with inconsistent spacing, poor spatial planning on paper, poor spelling, and difficulty writing, as well as thinking and writing at the same time. Experts aren’t sure what causes dysgraphia. There might be a delay in the retrieval of information from short- or long-term memory and organizational abilities before beginning to write. A genetic component also may come into play. This specific learning disorder may appear separately or occur in conjunction with dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Whether or not dysgraphia is accompanied by other learning disabilities may determine the types of presentation. · Dyslexic: Those with dyslexic dysgraphia produce illegible, spontaneously written work. They may be able to copy work well, but not write legibly on their own. · Motor: A person with motor dysgraphia has poor fine motor skills, poor dexterity and poor muscle tone. Letter formation may be fine in short writing samples, but that formation deteriorates when asked to write lengthier assignments. Motor dysgraphia can cause arthritis-like tensing of the hand. This type of dysgraphia typically stems from problems with fine motor skills. · Spatial: An individual with spatial dysgraphia cannot understand space well. Written work may be improperly spaced and illegible. Drawing abilities also may be compromised. Certain indications of dysgraphia may become evident when a child begins to learn how to read and write. This is when the condition may first be noticed, but it could be mistaken for another issue

unless educators and doctors are knowledgeable about dysgraphia. Some signs to look out for include: · illegible printing and cursive writing; · unﬁnished words or letters; · omitted words in writing assignments; · inconsistent spacing between words and letters; · inconsistencies in writing style, including mixtures of print and cursive letters, upper and lower case words, and irregular shapes or slants of letters; · diﬃculty visualizing letter formation prior to writing; and · strange wrist, body or paper positions Parents, therapists and educators must work together to accommodate the needs of a student with dysgraphia. Reducing copying aspects of work, allowing recorders or note takers and having students take oral exams can help. An increase in the use of tablets and laptops in the classroom also may assist those with dysgraphia, as such assignments have reduced reliance on written work.

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Student exchange programs A love of travel can be fostered early in life by parents who encourage their children to immerse themselves in various cultures. One way for students to do that is to participate in student exchange programs. Many schools are affiliated with exchange programs, and families can look into programs on their own as well. For example, the nonprofit AFS-USA (formerly the American Field Service) is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent AFS organizations. Study abroad and exchange programs vary in length and the ages of students. Some may be a full-year program consisting of 10 months of education, while others may last just a semester or trimester. Exchange students usually are placed with private host families who have been carefully vetted and are eager to participate in the program and share their rich culture with students. Exchange students will enroll in a public or private school, depending on the cost and parameters of the exchange. Parents and students considering exchange programs should take the following into consideration as they look to learn more about their options. · Age limits vary depending on the pro-

gram, but many work with high school students between the ages of 15 and 18. · Apply for a student visa from the country a student plans to visit. This process may take some time, so build it into your schedule. · All fees are the responsibility of the student visiting the host family. These fees may include, but not be limited to, insurance, tuition and application fees. Students and their parents will be responsible for their travel expenses. Students also should take a decent amount of spending money with them so they can fully experience the country and city where they will be living. · Foreign language experience may be required if you are traveling to a non-English speaking country. Make sure you know the requirements or restrictions. · Host families typically undergo stringent background checks by representatives of the placement agency or organization. Therefore, students and parents can rest assured that these are secure places. The placement group also will work to address any issues that may arise during the exchange to ensure all parties are happy and safe. Foreign exchange programs enable students to immerse themselves in diﬀerent cultures and understand the international education process.

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