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The three video podcasts below were part of a PBS Kansas City/Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) teacher workshop delivered live via Zoom on January 14, 2021 entitled, I Matter: Brains, Heart and Courage. Many thanks to the PBS Kansas City Staff: Gary Brock, Denice Mackey, Dave Burkhardt, Mark Stam, Chris Cosgrove, and Sandy Woodson.
Be sure to scroll to the bottom where you will find a free downloadable jazz rendition of the ABC Song/Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by the talented Vince Martin a guitar jazz musician from St. Louis. We need more jazz in early childhood music! Thank you to Janet Tucker, talent manager, for making this happen.
Segment 1 - Overview of I Matter: Brains, Heart and Courage*
Segment 2 - I Matter: the ACE Studies and Beyond*
Segment 3 - ACEs and Brain Development
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Research shows that music stimulates that part of the brain associated with rational thought. It soothes and refreshes.
There is very little Jazz music for children. Use this during nap time!
Play it during your self-care time. This is music to Groove, Snooze, or Self-Soothe!
The ABC Song or Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
by Vince Martin, jazz-guitar musician St. Louis, Missouri
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