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Musical ways to support inhibitory control
Inhibitory control is one of our executive function skills. It's the skill that allows us to resist an unhelpful impulse or a temptation. Children learn inhibitory control over time, like other executive function skills. Adults can help! Our latest tip sheets explain that music offers fun opportunities to practice inhibitory control.
“Ask lots of questions and stay in touch”: a Q & A with Gabrielle Stroad on becoming a trainer
How do you become an approved trainer within Minnesota's child care training system? Trainer Gabrielle Stroad reflects on the process as well as the challenges and highlights of the job.
Our latest tip sheet suggests ways to use music in your work with children
Looking for advice on integrating music into your work with children? Our latest tip sheet is called Applying It: Engaging in Musical Play with Young Children. We created this resource in partnership with MacPhail Center for Music. Try out some of our ideas for musical play with infants through preschoolers!