The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins
S5E63: Singing in the Homeschool with Heather Bunting
Aug 3, 2023
Heather Bunting, former public school music teacher, joins Cindy Rollins on the podcast. They discuss the significance of music in a Charlotte Mason education and the benefits of learning solfege. They explore integrating culture and traditions through folk songs in homeschooling and highlight the importance of singing together as a family. The podcast also touches on the connection between nature and human life.
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- Folk songs in homeschooling create a positive atmosphere and contribute to the three instruments of education in Charlotte Mason's philosophy.
- Learning solfège through Heather's YouTube channel enables children to develop their ear, voice, and appreciation of music.
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The Importance of Folk Songs in Homeschooling
Folk songs are essential in creating a positive atmosphere in homeschooling and contribute to the three instruments of education in Charlotte Mason's philosophy: atmosphere, discipline of habit, and life of ideas. By incorporating folk songs into morning time, it can enhance the learning experience and serve as a transition point between readings. Singing is not just a habit, but also conveys ideas and sustains life. Folk songs are simple, poetic, and engaging, passing down through generations. Heather's YouTube channel, Children of the Open Air, aims to make music accessible and enable every child to learn the basics of music and feel comfortable and confident with singing.
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