Cari Gregerson

Jane Tate and Cari Gregerson, both early childhood music educators at the MacPhail Center for Music, dive into the vital role of music in toddler development. They discuss how engaging song ideas and multisensory experiences enhance language and cognitive skills. The conversation also highlights creative adaptations for virtual classes during the pandemic, focusing on social-emotional growth through rhythmic activities and role play. Listeners will learn practical strategies to incorporate music and finger plays into daily routines, enriching children's developmental journeys.

Early Childhood Music Educators Jane Tate and Cari Gregerson discuss how music supports infant development, including language skills, cognitive development through sensory experiences, adapting classes online during the pandemic, motor skill progression, and using music for bonding and emotional development.