Take Note Studio Blog

  Vestibular Stimulation Essentially our  vestibular sense helps us to ‘keep tabs’ on the position and motion of our heads .  Think of it as an internal GPS! ‌ However, our vestibular system is t he most connected sensory system in our body.  It works alongside our other sensory systems (including  the proprioceptive sense ), enabling us to use our eyes effectively and process sounds in our environment. Our vestibular system  has a HUGE impact on our physical, emotional and indeed learning skills.  It is the first sensory system to develop in the womb. After birth, our vestibular system is often  likened to the ‘brain’s traffic controller’ for all the sensory information it receives.  It sorts and relays incoming sensory information from other sensory organs and passes it onto to the various sensory regions of our brain. The Vestibular Sense is  crucial for a child’s development – helping them work rest and play.  A typically ...

  How Reading Literacy and Music Literacy Go Hand in Hand When a child starts recognizing pictures in a book, it's a big deal because it shows they are beginning to understand that symbols—like words and pictures—stand for real things and ideas. This is the start of something really important.  As they learn more, their excitement grows because they realize that this is how they can express their thoughts and needs to the people around them.  When we talk about "literacy," it's not just about reading and writing. It's about being able to understand and use language in all its forms—whether that's speaking, reading, writing, or even listening.  Literate kids understand that sounds, letters, pictures, and ideas are all connected and meaningful. But what does all of this have to do with music? There's actually a very strong connection between learning to read and learning music.  When a child understands that letters and sounds work together to create ...