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The benefits of music instruction for young learners
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any children are introduced to music instruction at school. After being introduced to band, chorus and various instruments, students may be eager to explore music. Young students are often introduced to the recorder or ukulele in the early grades and then given the opportunity to join primary bands as they move through elementary school and into middle school. Some children also may want to supplement school music lessons with private music tutors, who can provide more in-depth instruction. Parents considering making a commitment to music instruction may find that kids benefit from being
involved with music in many ways, some of which may be surprising. · The New England Board of Higher Education says several studies show that consistent music education improves vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Emerging evidence points to an area of the brain that controls both musical ability and language comprehension as being more closely related than previously thought. · Music education may help young children learn words and how to pronounce them, as learning to play music enables them to process the many new sounds they hear from others.
· Researchers have discovered a strong relationship between participating in school arts and academic success as demonstrated by students’ grade point averages, according to the National Association for Music Education. · The relationship between music and academic performance has been studied for decades. As far back as 1988, studies have been conducted about the benefits of music education. An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. And a 1996 study published in Nature found first graders who participated in special music classes as part of an arts study program saw their reading skills and math proficiency increase dramatically.
· Introducing music lessons to young children can have profound effects on their social development. Music fosters greater trust and cooperation, as well as a sense of community and belonging. · Another benefit of music education is it allows children to harness their creativity and express it in a healthy way. · The music instruction company Music U says children with developmental disorders and mental health issues might be able to unlock their potential with music. Music therapy has been shown to affect significant change in children with autism-spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attachment disorders, cerebral palsy, and more. Music instruction both in and out of the classroom can be a benefit to young learners.
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Learn more about our EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER We offer a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, to ask questions and to develop a strong sense of self. We value and honor each child as a unique individual and are here to support their social, emotional and intellectual growth. Children develop an understanding of their Jewish identity through our play-based curriculum and interactions with their teachers and peers. All classrooms are equipped with air purifiers. We adhere to the most current safe and local COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Our expanded outdoor spaces allow for children to explore the natural world outside of our school building and to learn under our “big top” tents.
Learn more about our RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TBS Religious School strives for a curriculum that will challenge the children and provide them with a sense of pride in Judaism. The Religious School’s approach to our students’ full ownership of subject matter is through project-based learning. We strive to present a love of Torah, Israel and Jewish values to our students in a personal way. Social action projects are a core value of our curriculum and help to emphasize Jewish ideals to live by and to practice in our daily lives.
Learn more about MAKOM High School Makom is the place to be for teen engagement at Temple Beth Sholom. Students will cultivate and nurture their relationships with the sources of our tradition, TBS clergy, educators, each other and the greater community in the Limud Torah Study component of Makom allowing space for Jewish values and thinking to inform meaningful Jewish choices. Makom also focuses on creating essential future Jewish leadership through ACTIV8! and social activism and J-Teens programs focusing on health and wellness through a Jewish lens. Our program also encompasses Madrichim (volunteer student aids in the Religious School) students focusing on leadership roles in their own community. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SPEAK TO OUR DIRECTORS ABOUT OUR SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES OR EMAIL INCLUSION@TBSROSLYN.ORG. PLEASE CONTACT: JEN SCHIFFER, ECC Director 516-621-1171 | jschiffer@tbsroslyn.org SHARON SOLOMON, Religious School Director – Family & Youth Engagement and Makom Director 516-484-4980 | 516-621-2288 ext. 118 | sharonsolomon@tbsroslyn.org SILVIA KOGAN, Religious School Assistant Principal – 516-621-2288 ext. 119 | skogan@tbsroslyn.org 401 ROSLYN ROAD ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577 | 516-621-2288 | WWW.TBSROSLYN.ORG
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Strategies to ease the burden of student loan debt Student loan debt in the United States is growing. According to EducationData.org, federal student loan debt has grown at an annual average rate of just under 28 percent since the start of the 21st century. Private student loan debt also is a significant burden, totaling $132 billion by the end of 2020. As student loan debt has risen, managing that debt has become an important component of financial planning. Individuals with student loan debt can look into various strategies to help ease their debt burdens. · Reconsider your employment. As student loan debts have risen, employee repayment assistance programs once associated strictly with government jobs have grown in popularity at private companies. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed around the onset of the pandemic in 2020 included a tax-free provision for employer-sponsored loan assistance programs. The tax benefits helped both employees, who did not have to pay income taxes on loan assistance money provided by their employers, and businesses,
who received payroll tax exclusions on funds paid to employers via the program. The CARES Act provision was temporary, but experts at Goldman Sachs have noted that many private companies have gotten creative in regard to helping employees pay down student loan debt. For example, some have allowed employees to redirect PTO and vacation pay toward their student loans. Individuals with sizable student loan debts whose companies do not currently offer such benefits can look for new employment opportunities with firms that will help them pay down their debts. · Consolidate loans. Consolidation is often viewed through the lens of simplifying loan repayment by combining all loans into one so borrowers with multiple loans only need to make a single payment each month. That impression is correct, but there’s more to consolidation than simplifying repayment. The experts at Credit.com note that consolidation typically allows borrowers to change their repayment terms. Longer repayment terms will increase
the amount of interest borrowers pay over the life of the loans. But longer repayment terms also allow borrowers to pay less each month, which can free up money to pay bills and build savings for large purchases, including a home. · Know your loans. Many borrowers signed their student loan documents when they were 18, while others might have signed when they were 22 or 23 and about to enter graduate school. It’s easy for young borrowers to overlook important details like interest rates, but individuals who have multiple loans must recognize that the interest rates on loans that have not been consolidated almost certainly vary. Learn the interest rates on your loans and make a concerted effort to pay extra principle each month on the loans with the higher interest rates. Doing so can save borrowers a lot of money over time and get them that much closer to eradicating their student loan debt. Student loan debt is a significant burden for millions of individuals. Finding ways to ease that burden can help borrowers secure their financial futures.
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