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Play & Learn Preschool Curriculum
Welcome to the Play & Learn Preschool Curriculum. It is packed full of hands-on, simple, play based activities and ideas for your preschoolers to do, both at home and in the classroom. As a former teacher and current homeschool mama, I wanted a way to have a little more structure in our days all while playing and having fun. Play & Learn Preschool accomplishes just that.
Play & Learn Preschool is a 41 theme hands-on curriculum geared for toddlers and preschoolers. While this was created out of a need for playing and learning with my own toddler and preschooler, the curriculum can also be used in a traditional classroom setting and can easily be adapted for younger toddlers and older preschoolers/kindergartners as well. Grab this one curriculum and use it with your kids until they head off
to kindergarten. Throughout this curriculum you will be
playing your way through many of the early learning skills that will
help prepare your child for kindergarten. I have poured over so many
different preschool standards and have created activities that will hit
upon each of those standards in fun, developmentally appropriate play
based ways. My vision for this curriculum was to have simple, fun,
hands-on and engaging activities that touch on a variety of topics and I
am extremely excited to finally share it with all of you.
What’s included in the curriculum?
The base curriculum consists of 26 themed units, one unit for each letter of the alphabet. In addition, there are 10 holidays and seasonal units plus an additional 6 themes included that you can add in throughout the year. Each unit consists of 4 days of learning activities with the 5th day being devoted to journal activities. Each unit has been created to stand alone so you can do them in any order that you would like.
Each Theme Includes:
- Skill Overview Page
- Book Suggestions & Family Day/Field Trip Ideas
- Materials List
- Unit Calendar
- Daily Lesson Directions (4 day plan with culminating journal/narration activity on day 5)
- printable activities
- activities in action (these will be to each file upon completion of the activities with my son)
Each Week Includes:
- Read Aloud Suggestions
- 1-4 Themed Sensory Play Activities
- 4 Letter/Number/Shape/Color Activities
- 4 Basic Skills/Fine Motor/Gross Motor Activities
- 4 Number Sense/Counting Activities
- 4 Art/Science/Other Activities
- 4 Math Activities
- 4 Literacy Activities
- 4 Journal Prompts + 1 Narration Activity
Themes In the Curriculum
ABC THEMES (this is the base curriculum)
- Apples
- Butterflies
- Construction
- Dinosaurs
- Earth/Space
- Farm
- Gingerbread
- Hibernation
- Insects
- J is for Jump (Frogs)
- Kites
- Ladybugs
- Mittens
- Nest (Birds)
- Ocean
- Pets
- Queen Bee
- Rhymes
- Seeds/Plants
- Transportation
- Unicorns
- Vegetables
- Weather
- Xray (Body)
- Yellow (Colors)
- Zoo
SEASONS/HOLIDAYS
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Valentine’s Day
- St.
Patrick’s Day - Easter
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Patrick’s DayExtra
- Blueberries for Sal (Blueberries & Bears)
- Corduroy (Buttons & Bears)
- Community Helpers
- Goldilocks
- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
- The Three Little Pigs
Do I have to complete the units in order?
No. The units have been created that you can do them in any order. This graphic below shows how we will be using them and the order, but you can do them in whatever order you would like to.
Do I have to do everything on the calendar every single day?
No. You can certainly pick and choose which activities you do. I have included SOOO much in every single theme to give you ideas and you can use those ideas to do what works best for your children. That is the beauty of homeschool and preschool. You get to play and have fun without the stress of HAVING to get to it all. Pick the activities that you have supplies for.
Pick the activities that you think your kids will have the most fun with and HAVE. FUN. PLAYING. AND. LEARNING!!!! Want to spread the activities out over the course of a couple of weeks? Go for it. Does your child want to do the same activity over and over again? Let them!!!
Ready to Jump In?
Have you read through all of this and thought Yes! This is exactly what I have been looking for to teach my preschoolers? Play & Learn Preschool will prepare your children for kindergarten and they will have fun learning with the engaging hands on activities. Get started today.
Read More
Throughout the year I will be sharing blog posts for each of the themes included in the curriculum. You will be able to check out all of the preschool theme posts throughout the year to see exactly what we are doing and how we are playing and learning through the curriculum.
What Others Are Saying About Let’s Play.
Learn.Grow
Heidi does amazing work! I used several of her downloads for Preschool
and Tot School this past year and am looking forward to a great year of
Preschool with my 3 year old using her latest curriculum! Everything is
laid out so clearly and it’s so simple to “print and go” on busy days,
or spend extra time on an activity that the boys love another day or
two. Thank you for all your hard
work Heidi! -Wendy
Comprehensive, challenging, and oh-so-cute! These activities are perfect
for my 3-year-old who asks for “school games” everyday! Thanks for your
hard work 🙂 -Jessica
This is a great resource. I am returning back to work and my dad will be
taking care of my boys. 3 years old and 18 months. This curriculum is
going to be a wonderful resource to give my dad to work on skills with
them while he watches them. Paired with the FB group, this is so
wonderful. Thank you for all your hard work. -Pretty Little Lessons
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Follow-Up
1. Provider Age/Supervision
1. Provider Age/Supervision:
Providers must be 18 years old or older. Persons 16 or 17 may provide care if directly supervised by a provider. An adult must be awake and within sight and hearing of children
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid:
Must have at least ONE adult on premises at all times who has a current certification in pediatric rescue breathing, CPR, and pediatric first aid.
3. Child-Staff Ratio
3. Child-Staff Ratio:
Child to staff ratio must be adhered to during all hours of operation.
Ratios are determined by a point system. Points are determined by the age of children. Twelve points per staff member is the maximum. Child 0-24 mos. = 2 pts.; Child 24-36 mos. = 1.5 pts.; Child 36-60 mos. = 1 pts.; Child 60 mos-13yrs = .5 pts. Local jurisdictions that license child care providers may be more stringent.
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill:
Provide a written procedure that outlines what will be done if a child becomes ill while in your care. Staff or children who are diagnosed with a day care restrictable disease must not attend a day care facility as long as the disease is in communicable form
5. Immunization Records
5. Immunization Records:
Each child’s immunization record or reason for exemption is collected by the provider within fourteen (14) days of initial attendance
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
6.
Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication:
Facilities must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan. Fire and evacuation drills must be conducted on a routine schedule and staff and children must participate. An operable telephone or cell phone must be available at all times and must be available to parents and guardians.
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits:
Centers, Group, and licensed Family Day Cares must be inspected by the local Fire Official or designee. Providers must have at least one fire extinguisher, inspected annually. Smoke detectors must be placed in each sleeping area, hall-way, and on each floor level. No second story or basement child care without an approved fire exit. Unlicensed Family ICCP providers must be in compliance with Fire Safety Standards in the Child Care Licensing Rules.
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
8.
Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings:
A fire evacuation plan must include the staging area, exit locations, evacuation routes and fire extinguisher locations. Include a routine drill schedule.
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
9. Food Source / Food Thawing:
Providers must serve only pasteurized milk and juice, and only USDA approved meat only. Providers must not serve home canned foods, except jams or jellies. Food should be thawed safely.
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene:
Cook meat to proper temperatures. Avoid cross-contamination. Practice proper hand washing often. Minimize bare hand contact with food. Unwrapped foods may not be re-served once plate is on the table.
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers:
Refrigerators must be equipped with an accurate refrigerator thermometer, metal or plastic shielded.
Refrigerators must be cold at 41° F (38-40° F preferred) or below.
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination:
Cooked foods are stored above raw foods. Store eggs, raw meat and poultry below ready-to-eat food. Keep food stored off the floor and protected from dust, flies, pets, water, and chemicals. Do not store under plumbing pipes. Foods stored in the refrigerator must be covered to prevent cross contamination.
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing:
Food contact surfaces must be kept clean (counters, tables, high chairs, cutting boards) and sanitized. Cutting boards, knives, counters, pots and pans, plates, cups, forks, and spoons must be clean and sanitized, in good repair, smooth, and easy to clean. Refrigerators, cabinet shelves, sinks, dish machines, utensil handles, must be clean, in good repair, smooth and easy to clean.
Wiping cloths, dishcloths used for tables, counters, high chairs, etc. are rinsed in a sanitizing solution before and after use.
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing:
Dishes, glasses, utensils and silverware shall be washed either in a dishwasher with a sanitizing dry cycle, or by the four-step method.
15. Utensil Storage
15. Utensil Storage:
Protect clean utensils, glasses, dishes, pots and pans, from contamination. Drawers holding sharp utensils should be secured with child-proof latches.
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances:
STORE ALL CHEMICALS AND MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, OR IN A LOCKED CABINET. Bleach, cleaners, disinfectants, plant fertilizers, insect sprays, paint thinners, or other chemicals must be stored away from foods and utensils. Store medicines and vitamins out of reach of children.
Cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, health and beauty aids, poisons, shall be used only in a manner that will not constitute a hazard to the children. When not in actual use, such materials shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children and separate from stored medications and food.
All arts and crafts materials used in the facility shall be non-toxic. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants on the premises shall be inaccessible to children.
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
17. Garbage Covered/Removed:
Garbage and disposable diapers must be in covered containers or closed garbage bags. They should be taken to outside containers daily for weekly removal. Garbage/trash needs to be stored where it is inaccessible to children and cannot attract vermin.
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal:
Water supply pipes, faucets, or hoses below a sink rim or in a drain or sewer may create a cross-connection between drinking water and dirty water; proper backflow prevention should be present.
Plumbing must be in good condition and comply with local plumbing code. Sewage must be properly disposed with no overflows or surfacing that may cause contamination.
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled:
The water must be from a Health District approved source and be free of contamination. A sample of the water will be collected and the visible portion of the well will be inspected.
20. Handwashing Facilities
20. Handwashing Facilities:
A hand sink needs to be close to the diaper changing area. The kitchen sink is not to be used for hand washing after changing diapers. The sink(s) used for hand washing must have hot and cold running water through a mixing faucet. Soap and paper towels must be present.
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
21. Diaper Changing Facilities:
The changing area cannot be in the kitchen or on counters or tables used for food preparation or dining.
A smooth non-absorbent diaper changing surface is required. Dirty diapers and soiled clothing must be stored to prevent access by children. Sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Use gloves. The employee is to wash his/her hands between each diaper change. The child’s hands should also be washed.
22. Firearm Storage
22. Firearm Storage:
Firearms must be in a locked container or other container inaccessible to children. Ammunition is to be in a separate locked container.
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…)
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…):
Pools, hot tubs and other bodies of water must be inaccessible to children.
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption:
Use of alcohol or smoking is prohibited during operating hours when children are present.
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
25.
Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean:
Sleeping cots, blankets and mats are kept clean and sanitized regularly. Keep play areas clean. Toys, tables, and chairs should be washable and sanitized frequently. Restroom(s) must be cleaned daily and ventilated.
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation:
Adequate heat, light, and ventilation are required. Screened doors and windows are required when open. Wood stoves must not be accessible to children.
27. Outdoor Play Areas
27. Outdoor Play Areas:
Maintain areas free from hazards, such as window wells, garden tools, lawn mowers, gas grills, ATVs, motorcycles, and animal waste. Play equipment must be safe, in good condition, and anchored.
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination:
Animals must be in good health, friendly, and vaccinated.
29. General Safety
29. General Safety:
Electric cords and outlets must be in good condition. Keep electric outlets covered. Cords for blinds must be out of reach. Fueled equipment and repair equipment must be inaccessible to children. Choking hazards may not be accessible to children. Building and physical premises must be safe, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury including but not limited to, electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
30. Transportation Safety
30. Transportation Safety:
Providers who transport children as part of their child care operations must operate safely, using child safety restraints and seat belts as required by state and local statute.
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib:
Providers must place newborn infants to twelve (12) months in a safe sleep environment.
Safe sleep practices include alone, on their backs, and in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certified crib.
Date e-mailed / Faxed to IDSTARS
Annual
1. Provider Age/Supervision
1. Provider Age/Supervision:
Providers must be 18 years old or older. Persons 16 or 17 may provide care if directly supervised by a provider. An adult must be awake and within sight and hearing of children
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid:
Must have at least ONE adult on premises at all times who has a current certification in pediatric rescue breathing, CPR, and pediatric first aid.
3. Child-Staff Ratio
3. Child-Staff Ratio:
Child to staff ratio must be adhered to during all hours of operation. Ratios are determined by a point system.
Points are determined by the age of children. Twelve points per staff member is the maximum. Child 0-24 mos. = 2 pts.; Child 24-36 mos. = 1.5 pts.; Child 36-60 mos. = 1 pts.; Child 60 mos-13yrs = .5 pts. Local jurisdictions that license child care providers may be more stringent.
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill:
Provide a written procedure that outlines what will be done if a child becomes ill while in your care. Staff or children who are diagnosed with a day care restrictable disease must not attend a day care facility as long as the disease is in communicable form
5. Immunization Records
5. Immunization Records:
Each child’s immunization record or reason for exemption is collected by the provider within fourteen (14) days of initial attendance
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication:
Facilities must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan.
Fire and evacuation drills must be conducted on a routine schedule and staff and children must participate. An operable telephone or cell phone must be available at all times and must be available to parents and guardians.
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits:
Centers, Group, and licensed Family Day Cares must be inspected by the local Fire Official or designee. Providers must have at least one fire extinguisher, inspected annually. Smoke detectors must be placed in each sleeping area, hall-way, and on each floor level. No second story or basement child care without an approved fire exit. Unlicensed Family ICCP providers must be in compliance with Fire Safety Standards in the Child Care Licensing Rules.
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings:
A fire evacuation plan must include the staging area, exit locations, evacuation routes and fire extinguisher locations.
Include a routine drill schedule.
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
9. Food Source / Food Thawing:
Providers must serve only pasteurized milk and juice, and only USDA approved meat only. Providers must not serve home canned foods, except jams or jellies. Food should be thawed safely.
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene:
Cook meat to proper temperatures. Avoid cross-contamination. Practice proper hand washing often. Minimize bare hand contact with food. Unwrapped foods may not be re-served once plate is on the table.
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers:
Refrigerators must be equipped with an accurate refrigerator thermometer, metal or plastic shielded. Refrigerators must be cold at 41° F (38-40° F preferred) or below.
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
12.
Food Storage/Cross Contamination:
Cooked foods are stored above raw foods. Store eggs, raw meat and poultry below ready-to-eat food. Keep food stored off the floor and protected from dust, flies, pets, water, and chemicals. Do not store under plumbing pipes. Foods stored in the refrigerator must be covered to prevent cross contamination.
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing:
Food contact surfaces must be kept clean (counters, tables, high chairs, cutting boards) and sanitized. Cutting boards, knives, counters, pots and pans, plates, cups, forks, and spoons must be clean and sanitized, in good repair, smooth, and easy to clean. Refrigerators, cabinet shelves, sinks, dish machines, utensil handles, must be clean, in good repair, smooth and easy to clean. Wiping cloths, dishcloths used for tables, counters, high chairs, etc. are rinsed in a sanitizing solution before and after use.
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing:
Dishes, glasses, utensils and silverware shall be washed either in a dishwasher with a sanitizing dry cycle, or by the four-step method.
15. Utensil Storage
15. Utensil Storage:
Protect clean utensils, glasses, dishes, pots and pans, from contamination. Drawers holding sharp utensils should be secured with child-proof latches.
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances:
STORE ALL CHEMICALS AND MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, OR IN A LOCKED CABINET. Bleach, cleaners, disinfectants, plant fertilizers, insect sprays, paint thinners, or other chemicals must be stored away from foods and utensils. Store medicines and vitamins out of reach of children. Cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, health and beauty aids, poisons, shall be used only in a manner that will not constitute a hazard to the children.
When not in actual use, such materials shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children and separate from stored medications and food.
All arts and crafts materials used in the facility shall be non-toxic. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants on the premises shall be inaccessible to children.
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
17. Garbage Covered/Removed:
Garbage and disposable diapers must be in covered containers or closed garbage bags. They should be taken to outside containers daily for weekly removal. Garbage/trash needs to be stored where it is inaccessible to children and cannot attract vermin.
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal:
Water supply pipes, faucets, or hoses below a sink rim or in a drain or sewer may create a cross-connection between drinking water and dirty water; proper backflow prevention should be present. Plumbing must be in good condition and comply with local plumbing code.
Sewage must be properly disposed with no overflows or surfacing that may cause contamination.
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled:
The water must be from a Health District approved source and be free of contamination. A sample of the water will be collected and the visible portion of the well will be inspected.
20. Handwashing Facilities
20. Handwashing Facilities:
A hand sink needs to be close to the diaper changing area. The kitchen sink is not to be used for hand washing after changing diapers. The sink(s) used for hand washing must have hot and cold running water through a mixing faucet. Soap and paper towels must be present.
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
21. Diaper Changing Facilities:
The changing area cannot be in the kitchen or on counters or tables used for food preparation or dining. A smooth non-absorbent diaper changing surface is required.
Dirty diapers and soiled clothing must be stored to prevent access by children. Sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Use gloves. The employee is to wash his/her hands between each diaper change. The child’s hands should also be washed.
22. Firearm Storage
22. Firearm Storage:
Firearms must be in a locked container or other container inaccessible to children. Ammunition is to be in a separate locked container.
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…)
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…):
Pools, hot tubs and other bodies of water must be inaccessible to children.
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption:
Use of alcohol or smoking is prohibited during operating hours when children are present.
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean:
Sleeping cots, blankets and mats are kept clean and sanitized regularly.
Keep play areas clean. Toys, tables, and chairs should be washable and sanitized frequently. Restroom(s) must be cleaned daily and ventilated.
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation:
Adequate heat, light, and ventilation are required. Screened doors and windows are required when open. Wood stoves must not be accessible to children.
27. Outdoor Play Areas
27. Outdoor Play Areas:
Maintain areas free from hazards, such as window wells, garden tools, lawn mowers, gas grills, ATVs, motorcycles, and animal waste. Play equipment must be safe, in good condition, and anchored.
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination:
Animals must be in good health, friendly, and vaccinated.
29. General Safety
29. General Safety:
Electric cords and outlets must be in good condition.
Keep electric outlets covered. Cords for blinds must be out of reach. Fueled equipment and repair equipment must be inaccessible to children. Choking hazards may not be accessible to children. Building and physical premises must be safe, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury including but not limited to, electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
30. Transportation Safety
30. Transportation Safety:
Providers who transport children as part of their child care operations must operate safely, using child safety restraints and seat belts as required by state and local statute.
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib:
Providers must place newborn infants to twelve (12) months in a safe sleep environment. Safe sleep practices include alone, on their backs, and in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certified crib.
Investigation
Resolved
1. Provider Age/Supervision
1. Provider Age/Supervision:
Providers must be 18 years old or older. Persons 16 or 17 may provide care if directly supervised by a provider. An adult must be awake and within sight and hearing of children
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid:
Must have at least ONE adult on premises at all times who has a current certification in pediatric rescue breathing, CPR, and pediatric first aid.
3. Child-Staff Ratio
3. Child-Staff Ratio:
Child to staff ratio must be adhered to during all hours of operation. Ratios are determined by a point system. Points are determined by the age of children. Twelve points per staff member is the maximum. Child 0-24 mos. = 2 pts.; Child 24-36 mos. = 1.5 pts.; Child 36-60 mos. = 1 pts.; Child 60 mos-13yrs = .
5 pts. Local jurisdictions that license child care providers may be more stringent.
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill:
Provide a written procedure that outlines what will be done if a child becomes ill while in your care. Staff or children who are diagnosed with a day care restrictable disease must not attend a day care facility as long as the disease is in communicable form
5. Immunization Records
5. Immunization Records:
Each child’s immunization record or reason for exemption is collected by the provider within fourteen (14) days of initial attendance
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication:
Facilities must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan. Fire and evacuation drills must be conducted on a routine schedule and staff and children must participate.
An operable telephone or cell phone must be available at all times and must be available to parents and guardians.
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits:
Centers, Group, and licensed Family Day Cares must be inspected by the local Fire Official or designee. Providers must have at least one fire extinguisher, inspected annually. Smoke detectors must be placed in each sleeping area, hall-way, and on each floor level. No second story or basement child care without an approved fire exit. Unlicensed Family ICCP providers must be in compliance with Fire Safety Standards in the Child Care Licensing Rules.
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings:
A fire evacuation plan must include the staging area, exit locations, evacuation routes and fire extinguisher locations. Include a routine drill schedule.
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
9. Food Source / Food Thawing:
Providers must serve only pasteurized milk and juice, and only USDA approved meat only. Providers must not serve home canned foods, except jams or jellies. Food should be thawed safely.
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene:
Cook meat to proper temperatures. Avoid cross-contamination. Practice proper hand washing often. Minimize bare hand contact with food. Unwrapped foods may not be re-served once plate is on the table.
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers:
Refrigerators must be equipped with an accurate refrigerator thermometer, metal or plastic shielded. Refrigerators must be cold at 41° F (38-40° F preferred) or below.
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination:
Cooked foods are stored above raw foods.
Store eggs, raw meat and poultry below ready-to-eat food. Keep food stored off the floor and protected from dust, flies, pets, water, and chemicals. Do not store under plumbing pipes. Foods stored in the refrigerator must be covered to prevent cross contamination.
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing:
Food contact surfaces must be kept clean (counters, tables, high chairs, cutting boards) and sanitized. Cutting boards, knives, counters, pots and pans, plates, cups, forks, and spoons must be clean and sanitized, in good repair, smooth, and easy to clean. Refrigerators, cabinet shelves, sinks, dish machines, utensil handles, must be clean, in good repair, smooth and easy to clean. Wiping cloths, dishcloths used for tables, counters, high chairs, etc. are rinsed in a sanitizing solution before and after use.
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing:
Dishes, glasses, utensils and silverware shall be washed either in a dishwasher with a sanitizing dry cycle, or by the four-step method.
15. Utensil Storage
15. Utensil Storage:
Protect clean utensils, glasses, dishes, pots and pans, from contamination. Drawers holding sharp utensils should be secured with child-proof latches.
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances:
STORE ALL CHEMICALS AND MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, OR IN A LOCKED CABINET. Bleach, cleaners, disinfectants, plant fertilizers, insect sprays, paint thinners, or other chemicals must be stored away from foods and utensils. Store medicines and vitamins out of reach of children. Cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, health and beauty aids, poisons, shall be used only in a manner that will not constitute a hazard to the children. When not in actual use, such materials shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children and separate from stored medications and food.
All arts and crafts materials used in the facility shall be non-toxic.
Poisonous or potentially harmful plants on the premises shall be inaccessible to children.
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
17. Garbage Covered/Removed:
Garbage and disposable diapers must be in covered containers or closed garbage bags. They should be taken to outside containers daily for weekly removal. Garbage/trash needs to be stored where it is inaccessible to children and cannot attract vermin.
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal:
Water supply pipes, faucets, or hoses below a sink rim or in a drain or sewer may create a cross-connection between drinking water and dirty water; proper backflow prevention should be present. Plumbing must be in good condition and comply with local plumbing code. Sewage must be properly disposed with no overflows or surfacing that may cause contamination.
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled:
The water must be from a Health District approved source and be free of contamination.
A sample of the water will be collected and the visible portion of the well will be inspected.
20. Handwashing Facilities
20. Handwashing Facilities:
A hand sink needs to be close to the diaper changing area. The kitchen sink is not to be used for hand washing after changing diapers. The sink(s) used for hand washing must have hot and cold running water through a mixing faucet. Soap and paper towels must be present.
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
21. Diaper Changing Facilities:
The changing area cannot be in the kitchen or on counters or tables used for food preparation or dining. A smooth non-absorbent diaper changing surface is required. Dirty diapers and soiled clothing must be stored to prevent access by children. Sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Use gloves. The employee is to wash his/her hands between each diaper change. The child’s hands should also be washed.
22. Firearm Storage
22. Firearm Storage:
Firearms must be in a locked container or other container inaccessible to children. Ammunition is to be in a separate locked container.
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…)
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…):
Pools, hot tubs and other bodies of water must be inaccessible to children.
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption:
Use of alcohol or smoking is prohibited during operating hours when children are present.
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean:
Sleeping cots, blankets and mats are kept clean and sanitized regularly. Keep play areas clean. Toys, tables, and chairs should be washable and sanitized frequently. Restroom(s) must be cleaned daily and ventilated.
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation:
Adequate heat, light, and ventilation are required. Screened doors and windows are required when open. Wood stoves must not be accessible to children.
27. Outdoor Play Areas
27. Outdoor Play Areas:
Maintain areas free from hazards, such as window wells, garden tools, lawn mowers, gas grills, ATVs, motorcycles, and animal waste. Play equipment must be safe, in good condition, and anchored.
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination:
Animals must be in good health, friendly, and vaccinated.
29. General Safety
29. General Safety:
Electric cords and outlets must be in good condition. Keep electric outlets covered. Cords for blinds must be out of reach. Fueled equipment and repair equipment must be inaccessible to children.
Choking hazards may not be accessible to children. Building and physical premises must be safe, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury including but not limited to, electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
30. Transportation Safety
30. Transportation Safety:
Providers who transport children as part of their child care operations must operate safely, using child safety restraints and seat belts as required by state and local statute.
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib:
Providers must place newborn infants to twelve (12) months in a safe sleep environment. Safe sleep practices include alone, on their backs, and in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certified crib.
Date e-mailed / Faxed to IDSTARS
Investigation
Resolved
1.
Provider Age/Supervision
1. Provider Age/Supervision:
Providers must be 18 years old or older. Persons 16 or 17 may provide care if directly supervised by a provider. An adult must be awake and within sight and hearing of children
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid:
Must have at least ONE adult on premises at all times who has a current certification in pediatric rescue breathing, CPR, and pediatric first aid.
3. Child-Staff Ratio
3. Child-Staff Ratio:
Child to staff ratio must be adhered to during all hours of operation. Ratios are determined by a point system. Points are determined by the age of children. Twelve points per staff member is the maximum. Child 0-24 mos. = 2 pts.; Child 24-36 mos. = 1.5 pts.; Child 36-60 mos. = 1 pts.; Child 60 mos-13yrs = .5 pts. Local jurisdictions that license child care providers may be more stringent.
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill:
Provide a written procedure that outlines what will be done if a child becomes ill while in your care. Staff or children who are diagnosed with a day care restrictable disease must not attend a day care facility as long as the disease is in communicable form
5. Immunization Records
5. Immunization Records:
Each child’s immunization record or reason for exemption is collected by the provider within fourteen (14) days of initial attendance
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication:
Facilities must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan. Fire and evacuation drills must be conducted on a routine schedule and staff and children must participate. An operable telephone or cell phone must be available at all times and must be available to parents and guardians.
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits:
Centers, Group, and licensed Family Day Cares must be inspected by the local Fire Official or designee. Providers must have at least one fire extinguisher, inspected annually. Smoke detectors must be placed in each sleeping area, hall-way, and on each floor level. No second story or basement child care without an approved fire exit. Unlicensed Family ICCP providers must be in compliance with Fire Safety Standards in the Child Care Licensing Rules.
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings:
A fire evacuation plan must include the staging area, exit locations, evacuation routes and fire extinguisher locations. Include a routine drill schedule.
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
9. Food Source / Food Thawing:
Providers must serve only pasteurized milk and juice, and only USDA approved meat only.
Providers must not serve home canned foods, except jams or jellies. Food should be thawed safely.
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene:
Cook meat to proper temperatures. Avoid cross-contamination. Practice proper hand washing often. Minimize bare hand contact with food. Unwrapped foods may not be re-served once plate is on the table.
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers:
Refrigerators must be equipped with an accurate refrigerator thermometer, metal or plastic shielded. Refrigerators must be cold at 41° F (38-40° F preferred) or below.
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination:
Cooked foods are stored above raw foods. Store eggs, raw meat and poultry below ready-to-eat food. Keep food stored off the floor and protected from dust, flies, pets, water, and chemicals.
Do not store under plumbing pipes. Foods stored in the refrigerator must be covered to prevent cross contamination.
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing:
Food contact surfaces must be kept clean (counters, tables, high chairs, cutting boards) and sanitized. Cutting boards, knives, counters, pots and pans, plates, cups, forks, and spoons must be clean and sanitized, in good repair, smooth, and easy to clean. Refrigerators, cabinet shelves, sinks, dish machines, utensil handles, must be clean, in good repair, smooth and easy to clean. Wiping cloths, dishcloths used for tables, counters, high chairs, etc. are rinsed in a sanitizing solution before and after use.
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing:
Dishes, glasses, utensils and silverware shall be washed either in a dishwasher with a sanitizing dry cycle, or by the four-step method.
15. Utensil Storage
15. Utensil Storage:
Protect clean utensils, glasses, dishes, pots and pans, from contamination. Drawers holding sharp utensils should be secured with child-proof latches.
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances:
STORE ALL CHEMICALS AND MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, OR IN A LOCKED CABINET. Bleach, cleaners, disinfectants, plant fertilizers, insect sprays, paint thinners, or other chemicals must be stored away from foods and utensils. Store medicines and vitamins out of reach of children. Cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, health and beauty aids, poisons, shall be used only in a manner that will not constitute a hazard to the children. When not in actual use, such materials shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children and separate from stored medications and food.
All arts and crafts materials used in the facility shall be non-toxic. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants on the premises shall be inaccessible to children.
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
17. Garbage Covered/Removed:
Garbage and disposable diapers must be in covered containers or closed garbage bags. They should be taken to outside containers daily for weekly removal. Garbage/trash needs to be stored where it is inaccessible to children and cannot attract vermin.
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal:
Water supply pipes, faucets, or hoses below a sink rim or in a drain or sewer may create a cross-connection between drinking water and dirty water; proper backflow prevention should be present. Plumbing must be in good condition and comply with local plumbing code. Sewage must be properly disposed with no overflows or surfacing that may cause contamination.
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled:
The water must be from a Health District approved source and be free of contamination. A sample of the water will be collected and the visible portion of the well will be inspected.
20. Handwashing Facilities
20. Handwashing Facilities:
A hand sink needs to be close to the diaper changing area. The kitchen sink is not to be used for hand washing after changing diapers. The sink(s) used for hand washing must have hot and cold running water through a mixing faucet. Soap and paper towels must be present.
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
21. Diaper Changing Facilities:
The changing area cannot be in the kitchen or on counters or tables used for food preparation or dining. A smooth non-absorbent diaper changing surface is required. Dirty diapers and soiled clothing must be stored to prevent access by children. Sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Use gloves. The employee is to wash his/her hands between each diaper change. The child’s hands should also be washed.
22. Firearm Storage
22. Firearm Storage:
Firearms must be in a locked container or other container inaccessible to children. Ammunition is to be in a separate locked container.
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…)
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…):
Pools, hot tubs and other bodies of water must be inaccessible to children.
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption:
Use of alcohol or smoking is prohibited during operating hours when children are present.
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean:
Sleeping cots, blankets and mats are kept clean and sanitized regularly. Keep play areas clean. Toys, tables, and chairs should be washable and sanitized frequently. Restroom(s) must be cleaned daily and ventilated.
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation:
Adequate heat, light, and ventilation are required. Screened doors and windows are required when open. Wood stoves must not be accessible to children.
27. Outdoor Play Areas
27. Outdoor Play Areas:
Maintain areas free from hazards, such as window wells, garden tools, lawn mowers, gas grills, ATVs, motorcycles, and animal waste. Play equipment must be safe, in good condition, and anchored.
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination:
Animals must be in good health, friendly, and vaccinated.
29. General Safety
29. General Safety:
Electric cords and outlets must be in good condition. Keep electric outlets covered. Cords for blinds must be out of reach. Fueled equipment and repair equipment must be inaccessible to children. Choking hazards may not be accessible to children. Building and physical premises must be safe, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury including but not limited to, electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
30. Transportation Safety
30. Transportation Safety:
Providers who transport children as part of their child care operations must operate safely, using child safety restraints and seat belts as required by state and local statute.
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib:
Providers must place newborn infants to twelve (12) months in a safe sleep environment. Safe sleep practices include alone, on their backs, and in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certified crib.
Date e-mailed / Faxed to IDSTARS
Follow-Up
1. Provider Age/Supervision
1. Provider Age/Supervision:
Providers must be 18 years old or older. Persons 16 or 17 may provide care if directly supervised by a provider. An adult must be awake and within sight and hearing of children
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid:
Must have at least ONE adult on premises at all times who has a current certification in pediatric rescue breathing, CPR, and pediatric first aid.
3. Child-Staff Ratio
3. Child-Staff Ratio:
Child to staff ratio must be adhered to during all hours of operation. Ratios are determined by a point system. Points are determined by the age of children. Twelve points per staff member is the maximum. Child 0-24 mos. = 2 pts.; Child 24-36 mos. = 1.5 pts.; Child 36-60 mos. = 1 pts.; Child 60 mos-13yrs = .5 pts. Local jurisdictions that license child care providers may be more stringent.
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill
4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill:
Provide a written procedure that outlines what will be done if a child becomes ill while in your care. Staff or children who are diagnosed with a day care restrictable disease must not attend a day care facility as long as the disease is in communicable form
5. Immunization Records
5. Immunization Records:
Each child’s immunization record or reason for exemption is collected by the provider within fourteen (14) days of initial attendance
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication:
Facilities must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan. Fire and evacuation drills must be conducted on a routine schedule and staff and children must participate. An operable telephone or cell phone must be available at all times and must be available to parents and guardians.
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits:
Centers, Group, and licensed Family Day Cares must be inspected by the local Fire Official or designee. Providers must have at least one fire extinguisher, inspected annually. Smoke detectors must be placed in each sleeping area, hall-way, and on each floor level. No second story or basement child care without an approved fire exit. Unlicensed Family ICCP providers must be in compliance with Fire Safety Standards in the Child Care Licensing Rules.
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings:
A fire evacuation plan must include the staging area, exit locations, evacuation routes and fire extinguisher locations. Include a routine drill schedule.
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
9. Food Source / Food Thawing:
Providers must serve only pasteurized milk and juice, and only USDA approved meat only. Providers must not serve home canned foods, except jams or jellies. Food should be thawed safely.
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene
10. Food Handling/Personal Hygiene:
Cook meat to proper temperatures. Avoid cross-contamination. Practice proper hand washing often. Minimize bare hand contact with food. Unwrapped foods may not be re-served once plate is on the table.
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers:
Refrigerators must be equipped with an accurate refrigerator thermometer, metal or plastic shielded. Refrigerators must be cold at 41° F (38-40° F preferred) or below.
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination:
Cooked foods are stored above raw foods. Store eggs, raw meat and poultry below ready-to-eat food. Keep food stored off the floor and protected from dust, flies, pets, water, and chemicals. Do not store under plumbing pipes. Foods stored in the refrigerator must be covered to prevent cross contamination.
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing:
Food contact surfaces must be kept clean (counters, tables, high chairs, cutting boards) and sanitized. Cutting boards, knives, counters, pots and pans, plates, cups, forks, and spoons must be clean and sanitized, in good repair, smooth, and easy to clean. Refrigerators, cabinet shelves, sinks, dish machines, utensil handles, must be clean, in good repair, smooth and easy to clean. Wiping cloths, dishcloths used for tables, counters, high chairs, etc. are rinsed in a sanitizing solution before and after use.
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing:
Dishes, glasses, utensils and silverware shall be washed either in a dishwasher with a sanitizing dry cycle, or by the four-step method.
15. Utensil Storage
15. Utensil Storage:
Protect clean utensils, glasses, dishes, pots and pans, from contamination. Drawers holding sharp utensils should be secured with child-proof latches.
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances:
STORE ALL CHEMICALS AND MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, OR IN A LOCKED CABINET. Bleach, cleaners, disinfectants, plant fertilizers, insect sprays, paint thinners, or other chemicals must be stored away from foods and utensils. Store medicines and vitamins out of reach of children. Cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, health and beauty aids, poisons, shall be used only in a manner that will not constitute a hazard to the children. When not in actual use, such materials shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children and separate from stored medications and food.
All arts and crafts materials used in the facility shall be non-toxic. Poisonous or potentially harmful plants on the premises shall be inaccessible to children.
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
17. Garbage Covered/Removed:
Garbage and disposable diapers must be in covered containers or closed garbage bags. They should be taken to outside containers daily for weekly removal. Garbage/trash needs to be stored where it is inaccessible to children and cannot attract vermin.
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal:
Water supply pipes, faucets, or hoses below a sink rim or in a drain or sewer may create a cross-connection between drinking water and dirty water; proper backflow prevention should be present. Plumbing must be in good condition and comply with local plumbing code. Sewage must be properly disposed with no overflows or surfacing that may cause contamination.
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled
19. Water Supply/Well Sampled:
The water must be from a Health District approved source and be free of contamination. A sample of the water will be collected and the visible portion of the well will be inspected.
20. Handwashing Facilities
20. Handwashing Facilities:
A hand sink needs to be close to the diaper changing area. The kitchen sink is not to be used for hand washing after changing diapers. The sink(s) used for hand washing must have hot and cold running water through a mixing faucet. Soap and paper towels must be present.
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
21. Diaper Changing Facilities:
The changing area cannot be in the kitchen or on counters or tables used for food preparation or dining. A smooth non-absorbent diaper changing surface is required. Dirty diapers and soiled clothing must be stored to prevent access by children. Sanitize the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. Use gloves. The employee is to wash his/her hands between each diaper change. The child’s hands should also be washed.
22. Firearm Storage
22. Firearm Storage:
Firearms must be in a locked container or other container inaccessible to children. Ammunition is to be in a separate locked container.
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…)
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals…):
Pools, hot tubs and other bodies of water must be inaccessible to children.
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption
24. Smoking/Alcohol Consumption:
Use of alcohol or smoking is prohibited during operating hours when children are present.
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean:
Sleeping cots, blankets and mats are kept clean and sanitized regularly. Keep play areas clean. Toys, tables, and chairs should be washable and sanitized frequently. Restroom(s) must be cleaned daily and ventilated.
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation
26. Heat, Light & Ventilation:
Adequate heat, light, and ventilation are required. Screened doors and windows are required when open. Wood stoves must not be accessible to children.
27. Outdoor Play Areas
27. Outdoor Play Areas:
Maintain areas free from hazards, such as window wells, garden tools, lawn mowers, gas grills, ATVs, motorcycles, and animal waste. Play equipment must be safe, in good condition, and anchored.
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination:
Animals must be in good health, friendly, and vaccinated.
29. General Safety
29. General Safety:
Electric cords and outlets must be in good condition. Keep electric outlets covered. Cords for blinds must be out of reach. Fueled equipment and repair equipment must be inaccessible to children. Choking hazards may not be accessible to children. Building and physical premises must be safe, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury including but not limited to, electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
30. Transportation Safety
30. Transportation Safety:
Providers who transport children as part of their child care operations must operate safely, using child safety restraints and seat belts as required by state and local statute.
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib:
Providers must place newborn infants to twelve (12) months in a safe sleep environment. Safe sleep practices include alone, on their backs, and in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certified crib.
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Description
Kids learn best through stories. Encantos uses curriculum-infused storytelling experiences as a tool to teach kids the new fundamentals they need to thrive. Storyteaching engages and inspires kids to think on their feet, to connect with kids from backgrounds different than their own, to be curious and creative.
Play and learn through storytelling. Videos, learning games and captivating stories to help broaden the imagination. With the Encantos storyteaching platform, kids learn the skills they need to flourish – and they learn to love learning.
Encantos takes a new approach to kids education by focusing on skills like communication, literacy and critical thinking and creating immersive experiences through engaging content. Children will only access video content and learning games that are age-appropriate, from new discoveries to old favorites! Encantos’ kids learning method taps into their natural curiosity, teaches about adaptability, touches on topics like environmentalism and so much more!
Encantos Features:
Storyteaching Experiences:
– Fun and exciting storyworlds brought to life in videos, games, books, activities, songs, and storycasts
– Kids learning tools with age-appropriate content for kids and families
– Play and learn – Kids love to learn when learning is fun!
New Fundamentals:
– Stories teach kids the skills they need to thrive
– Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and curiosity
– Adaptability, resilience, compassion, multilingualism and more
Videos & Games:
– Video content and learning games that kids love
– Kids education using diverse voices from all over the world
Subscribe to Encantos today and give your kids the skills they need to flourish – so they learn to love learning.
Subscription details:
– This app offers a monthly subscription option or an annual subscription option.
– After a limited trial, your payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
– Your subscription will automatically renew each month, while subscribed to the monthly plan or each year when subscribed to the annual plan 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
– You can turn off auto-renew any time from your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription.
For more information, see:
– terms of use: https://encantosworld.com/terms-of-use
– privacy policy: https://encantosworld.com/privacy-policy
– support: https://encantosworld.com/faq
How can I cancel my subscription:
You can cancel your subscription at any time. Simply deleting the app off your phone or tablet doesn’t cancel your subscription. For detailed instructions on how to cancel your subscription: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039
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Thanks to a generous donor, the world of Encantos is now FREE for a limited time! Plus, we’ve made other updates to make your experience more fun than ever before. See you in the Storyverse!
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278 Ratings
Autism mom approved
I have an 8 year old girl who is on the spectrum so I wasn’t sure if she would like this app or not, but to my surprise it held her attention, was educational and inspired her to want to watch more of the videos.
She learned about other cultures in the crafts section and how to make different things from other countries. She loved to play the birthday party game over and over. There are so many parts to this app that I would highly recommend it. We have tried other educational apps and those felt like chores to my daughter and she quickly lost interest, but this one she keeps reaching for. I was pleasantly surprised. We received this app subscription in exchange for our honest review from Influenster and knowing now what I do, I would pay for this app. There is SO much to do and play that it feels like a game for them. I am happy to recommend this app!!
My kiddo really likes this app!
We have a 7 year old and they get pretty bored or unable to keep their attention on things for very long. I’ve noticed a big difference with them on how they can keep their attention on the Encantos app really easily and it makes them smile while they’re using it.
I love seeing my little one happy and into something that is actually teaching them and helping them learn. This is definitely a win for us in our household because with a child who has attention issues, it can be difficult finding something that helps and gives them a moment that is just theirs without feeling unfocused and flustered. I am so happy Influenster sent us the Encantos VoxBox to try out. It’s a hit in our house! Definitely recommend! *We received a 3 month free trial and an Encantos book set from Influenster for free in exchange for an honest review*
A Fun and Entertaining Educational App!
I was provided this app for free from Influenster and Encantos in exchange for my honest review.
Our almost four year old really enjoys using the Encantos app primarily for the games – he especially loves numbers and letters right now. I like that this is an intuitive app he is able to navigate on his own and I don’t have to provide constant supervision and help while he plays.
He also seems to absorb quite a bit of what he is learning from Encantos and is applying that knowledge to other areas of his life.
I would definitely recommend this app to parents looking for a fairly easy way to incorporate Spanish learning into their child’s day by way of games, stories, and activities!
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1. Communication Skills and General Knowledge
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- Communication with children and babies is important to their relationships and development.
- Babies cry to communicate and let you know they need something – a cuddle, they are hungry, they are tired.
Crying is the only way your baby knows how to communicate.
- You can help children develop conversation skills by talking and listening with them every day. Activities like cooking, folding up the washing, changing a nappy, playing in the backyard, travelling in the car or going grocery shopping are all great times to be talking with your child about what is happening or what you are doing.
- Asking questions about things you can see, smell or hear is a great way to get your child talking and thinking about different things. Given them time to respond and show that you are listening.
- Meal times are a great time to talk and listen to each other – talk about your day, something good or funny that happened, etc.
- Babies and children need to hear language to learn language – sing songs, play games, participate in pretend play, name items
- Put your phone or device away and focus on talking and listening with your child!
- Head to your local library and have access to hundreds of books and games for your children to enjoy.
Don’t forget to check out the rhyme and story time sessions offered by your local library.
- Here are some helpful tips on communicating with your child.
- See below for links to some fun activity sheets for families.
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2. Emotional Maturity
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- There are lots of everyday activities you can do with your child to help support their emotional development
- Check out Activities in the Park for a huge range of activities currently happening across Greater Shepparton
- Family Care offers a range of programs for families and children that explore emotions.
The Raising Children website has some information on understanding and managing emotions in children and teenagers. The website also provides further information about supporting your child’s emotional development and self-regulation in children and teenagers.
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Physical Health and Wellbeing
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- Physical activity can start very early in life as part of everyday play. Being active, eating good foods and receiving care and support from local health services can all help them grow up strong, happy and healthy.
- Children aged 1-5 years need physical activity for at least 3 hours each day. For babies, 30 minutes of tummy time each day help them grow and develop.
- You can get lots of help and information from the Maternal and Child Health Nurses about: raising happy, healthy kids; parenting information and family health and wellbeing.
- Going to all of the MCH key age and stage visits is very important so you can keep track of your child’s height, weight, development, have eye sight checked, learn about play, food and sleeping.
- Have fun at home running around in the backyard, playing a game of catch, throwing the frisbee or have a backyard picnic.
- Head on down to the Shepparton Lake and check out the playgrounds, skatepark, walking tracks and families of ducks and pelicans. Learn more about Activities in the Park.
- Meet some friends at the park or playground.
- Go for a bushwalk or bike ride as a family.
- Make an activities box at home or in the car with balls, bats, buckets, skipping rope etc so that you’re always prepared for outdoor games.
- A variety of healthy foods helps give children the energy they need to play, learn and grow.
- Making rainbow snack plates can be a fun way to get children to eat their fruits and veg – cut in fun ways and pick ones that are all different colours. Get your children involved in preparing food and snacks.
- Raising Children Network – Physical activity for young children.
- See below for links to some fun activity sheets and information for families:
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Social Competence
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- Going to a playgroup is great for children to play and learn together, as well as an opportunity for parents to socialise. There are lots of playgroups happening across our area. Find one close to you.
- Socialising and forming strong relationships helps children develop a sense of self; it builds up their confidence and social skills like teamwork and sharing. Find out how to bond with newborns.
- Social skills and social development are important for all children. Watch videos on parents sharing their experiences.
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- Sharing stories, yarning, singing, reading books and counting all help kids learn important life skills. Check out some activity ideas on the Raising Children website.
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Play Learn Grow Kelston Auckland
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We believe that people are the heart of the matter. We value playfulness, happiness, resilience, connections and experiencing success as learners.
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Our staff are passionate professionals dedicated to helping children flourish. We pride
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Roslyn Jephson
Centre Manager
Hello, my name is Roslyn,
I was born in Fiji and have been here for many years. I am married with two children. I have been working in early childhood since 2004 and am a qualified registered teacher. Since 2008, I have been in leadership. I have had the opportunity to be a head teacher, centre supervisor, centre manager, centre director and centre owner.
I believe in working with team in providing the community with a quality inclusive learning environment for our tamariki. I believe children learn best in an environment that provides a holistic approach to learning, allowing them to become confident, competent and capable learners. Forming a strong relationship with families is important to me as an educator. I believe in open honest communication with parents and whanau.
Shannon McColl
Head Teacher
Toddlers (2-4 years)
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Ruapekapeka rāua ko Panguru Papata ōku Maunga
Ko Ngaruawahine rāua ko Whakarapa ōku Awa Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua tōku Waka
Ko Akerama rāua ko Waipuna ōku Marae
Ko Te Rarawa tōku Iwi
Tēnā koutou e te Whānau
Ko Shannon tōku ingoa. My name is Shannon and I’m very lucky to be a part of the amazing teaching team here at Play, Learn and Grow. Ever since I was really young, I have had a passion for helping our tamariki learn and grow and help them become confident and strong in knowing who they are and where they are going. I also have a very strong passion for Te Ao Maori which I will be teaching the tamariki through different ways. I am a Mama of two Beautiful tamariki! In my spare time I love hanging out with my babies, whānau and friends, going camping, swimming at the beach, creeks and rivers and being amongst nature.
Please feel free to come and introduce yourself! I cannot wait to meet you all!
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Ashley Clair Gullap Jerry
Operations Manager and Head Teacher Babies
Kia ora, My name is Ashley Clair Gullap Jerry,
I have just received my Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Edcuation (ECE) through the University of Auckland. I also have an Associate Degree in the same field of study from a University in Los Angeles, California, where I worked as a preschool teachers. Venturing out to combine my two joys (working with children and travelling), I settled in Auckland, New Zealand. I worked as an Au Pair, then decided to further my studies of ECE here in New Zealand. I am excited ot share my knowledge and skills while learning and growing from not only the kaiako (teachers) here at Play Learn Grow, but also the children, their parents and whanau.
Fou Siitia
Talofa, Kia Ora, Hello!
My name is Fou Siitia and I am a full Samoan, having lived in Avondale for over 40 years. I completed my level 3 certificate in Early Childhood Education in 2011 and have worked alongside children aged 0 – 5 years for over 6 years. This experience has been life satisfying to help develop and grow our future leaders and role models for the world. I am very grateful for the opportunity at Play Learn Grow ECE to help develop the children of this community.
Sharon Benjamin
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I am from India but now I’m fortunate to be a New Zealand Citizen. I am married and have two daughters. I have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education here in New Zealand, and a Bachelor of Education degree and Master’s from India. I have 10 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education, and more than 25 years in Primary and Secondary.
I believe that children are active learners that are capable and resourceful, and I personally value the uniqueness and potential of each child. All children learn differently in different contexts therefore I need to apply a varying teaching strategy to accommodate these needs.
Furthermore, I not only believe in enhancing each child’s strengths, competence and self-esteem, but also in the development of the child’s personality, talents, mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential in a stimulating environment like Play Learn Grow.
I will do my best in supporting and empowering the families and communities of Play Learn Grow through respectful, reciprocal relationships and working in collaboration with parents/whanau.
Kayla Brown
Teacher in training
I am currently a second-year student, studying a Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education. When I am not studying, I work as a student-teacher at Play Learn Grow.
I am a proud mum of a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl who are also members of our Play Learn Grow Community.
I am passionate about incorporating Kaupapa Maori and Te Reo in all aspects of my teachings and I hope to establish strong relationships with tamariki and whanau.
Ngā mihi nui ki a kotou katoa.
Haimanot Mayahele
Early Childhood Cook
Hi my name is Haimanot and I am happy to be joining Play Learn Grow as the centre cook.
I have worked as a teacher for over 5 years, and I am happy to combine my two passions – cooking and children.
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I am first aid qualified and food safety trained. I look forward to providing delicious, nutritious food for your children here at Play Learn Grow. We can cater to any specific requirements your child may have – Halal, vegetarian or allergies etc.
Brooke Watt
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I am a regular reliever at Play Learn and Grow and from the first time here I was treated as one of the whanau and included as one of the team of wonderful teachers. It has a safe family atmosphere where each child is treated as an unique individual. Tamariki are respected and empowered to develop their own strengths and capabilities at their own pace. Bi culturual and multicultural values are respected and practiced everyday. There is open communication between whanau and teachers which provides a safe and empowering environment for all. A great place to be.
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We all together will learn, grow, play and have fun.
And we’re all here to learn, to grow, and to just plain have fun!
Schools should be places of peace at all times, a sanctuary where children can learn , grow , play and feel safe.
Schools have to be zones of peace at all times, a sanctuary where children can learn , grow , play and be safe.
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All children, wherever they live, have the right to learn , play , and grow .
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Many novice guitarists in the first months of learning to play the guitar face a big problem: fingers that are still unaccustomed to the correct setting hurt, notes do not sound the way we would like, the right and left hands are completely uncoordinated, instead of music, a complete cacophony sounds . ..
All this does nothing to increase the morale of a novice musician – and today we will help them not to lose that spark, that creative spark that makes a guitarist pick up his favorite instrument every day and become better.
Tip #1: Work on proper hand placement
One of the biggest mistakes a beginner guitarist makes is being too hasty. Trying to impress everyone around them, trying to learn all their favorite songs in a month, young guitarists do not have time to work out the correct setting of the right and left hands. At the same time, it is the setting that determines how fast you can play, how clean and economical the game will be from a physiological point of view, that is, it will not be accompanied by overstrain.
The attentive reader will object: in some well-known virtuosos, the positioning of the right and left hands is far from ideal. That’s right, but let’s be blunt: proper setup will help you learn to play at high speed without messing up a lot faster, and it will help you avoid some of the health problems that can plague guitarists. In the end, it’s worth understanding that many of these virtuosos learned to play at a time when access to teachers or guitar learning materials was much more difficult and each of them went through dozens of years of hard training to become famous.
At the same time, initially correctly placed hands will help you significantly accelerate progress. How to Achieve Proper Positioning: Seek out a reputable teacher or watch videos of famous musicians who have correct and economical hand positioning. Compare your hand placement with other guitarists (this is convenient to do with a mirror), slightly adjust it to suit your anatomical features so that the guitar playing is as relaxed and smooth as possible.
Tip #2. No overexertion
In continuation of the first tip, place your hands and play in such a way that you don’t feel overextended. Naturally, at first it will be a very difficult task: a new instrument, physiologically unusual postures and movements, but wait a month or two – and you and the guitar will practically begin to become one. But only on the condition that you do everything gradually and correctly.
Overvoltage is one of the main mistakes of beginners, which with a fairly high probability can lead to injury or to the fact that a person will abandon the tool completely. Why Beginners Overstress:
- Incorrectly set tool. When a novice musician tunes an instrument by ear, he is mistaken with a 100% probability. And very often it turns out that the beginner’s instrument is tuned higher than the standard tuning – this creates excessive string tension and the need for more string pressing force.
- Soft fingertips. Calluses on the pads of the fingers and roughness of the skin on them are the only pain that should accompany the process of learning a novice guitarist. And let’s be honest – it’s difficult to call it pain, rather a pleasant tingling, the cause of which is the process of changing the soft skin to a rougher one. For beginners, before the coarsening of the fingertips, many sounds on the guitar, due to the anatomical features of the finger, sound muffled, sometimes with overtones – and an inexperienced musician makes the erroneous conclusion that he simply does not clamp the string hard enough.
Don’t fall for the trap: just wait a couple of weeks until your pads get stronger and don’t overexert your knuckles.
- Barre is a stumbling block for many beginners. Due to underdeveloped joints and tendons in the fingers, a beginner has to make great efforts to cleanly pinch a 6-string barre – here we can only advise measuredness and discretion. Start with a simple barre on two thin strings, then add a 3rd, 4th, and so on, until you can strike the chords cleanly and relaxed on all 6 strings.
- Wrong posture when playing. So far, we’ve only talked about the fingers, but many guitarist injuries involve overexertion in the forearms, shoulder girdle, and even the back. Try to choose the most comfortable position for yourself, use comfortable guitar straps, stay relaxed and straight, then learn to look less at the neck.
You should not forget that all good guitarists play naturally and relaxed, their face does not have a grimace of pain and overexertion – see for yourself by watching live performances of your favorite musicians.
Tip #3. Listen and Hear
When playing the guitar, and even more so when composing your own music, you need more than just well-developed hands. Your ear will be your main tool and assistant – develop it right at the very beginning of your musical path.
Practice identifying the pitch of your favorite music, later on begin to recognize intervals and chords. Delve deeper into the tonal canvas: try to hear something in your favorite compositions that you have not heard before.
Try to find similar songs by listening to radio or TV programs on TV, and when you feel more or less confident with the guitar, try to pick up different music by ear.
Special programs, such as EarMaster, are also suitable for ear training, which will teach you to distinguish sounds by pitch, accurately determine sounding intervals, chords and even keys.
Tip #4. If you hurry, you will make people laugh. But, as in the gym, while learning to play the guitar, it is impossible to become a fast and clean playing guitarist in 1 or even 2 months. A couple of signs that eloquently indicate that you are in a hurry:
- Perceptible desynchronization of the hands, that is, a clear feeling that one hand is in a hurry, and the second does not keep up with it. Playing a phrase comfortably at 100 but want to play at 150? Start training at pace 90 and increase it every few days by 5bpm – this approach will not only allow you to achieve your goal faster and more efficiently, but will also develop better coordination along with the mobility of muscles, joints and tendons;
- Increasing the pace at which a lot of extra “dirt” appears indicates that you are moving to the next stage too early. Play more at your usual pace, let your hands get used to it.
- Overexertion of the right hand when playing at a fairly high pace in some cases may also indicate that it is worth the wait and strengthen the muscles of the forearms – light physical exercises will also help in this.
Hurry will not allow you to become a cool guitarist faster than anyone else – this has been proven time and again. Do not rush, do everything gradually and without fanaticism – this way you will come to success much faster than those who practice haphazardly and try to achieve in just a week.
Tip #5. Enjoy the game
The most eloquent indicator that you are doing the right thing is a feeling of constant moral satisfaction, a buzz while doing it. Playing the guitar is no exception: enjoy playing your favorite instrument, constantly learn new favorite songs and reach new heights in the game – this will help you to always be on the edge, always have a spark and a desire to be better than others.
Get a little more experienced – try to find your chip. In sound, in sound production, in behavior – in anything, this will significantly increase the amount of emotions when playing and will allow you not to abandon your own hobby.
Tip #6. Surprise the drummer with your sense of rhythm
Of course, the bassist and drummer should be the backbone of the rhythm in the band – but this does not mean that the guitarist should not give a damn about the sense of rhythm.
Have you ever seen how a very young child tries to dance to the simplest song in 4/4 and does not fall into the rhythm, although it seems to you that it is easy? About the same way a novice guitarist looks in front of an experienced musician when he plays with a metronome or with a rhythm section.
The good news is that the sense of rhythm develops and develops easier than hearing – all you need is a metronome and the desire to become a better musician every day. Play all the exercises, your favorite songs, and even your own composed riffs under a metronome – don’t be fooled into thinking you’re playing fairly even anyway. Want to appreciate your sense of rhythm? Just open any program for recording music, connect the guitar to the computer, and then play some well-known phrase under the metronome and listen to it under the metronome. We guarantee that at 9out of 10 cases, you will hear a lot of problems with the rhythm.
When you feel confident in standard even time signatures, try broken rhythms like odd time signatures or syncopation. You don’t have to apply all of this to your own music, but musical thinking is highly effective when working with complex rhythms.
Tip #7. Learn to record your own music and read someone else’s
Does a guitarist need to know musical notation? Answer this question for yourself by reading the information below.
We are absolutely sure that a guitarist must know the notes, must navigate their location on the fretboard, must know the basics of building keys and basic musical theory – this will help to think musically, learn songs faster and compose your own music.
But the debate about sight-reading among guitarists has not subsided so far: representatives of the classical school, who have spent hundreds of hours on solfeggio, are sure that only yard and driveway amateurs do not read from sight. At the same time, self-taught people do not forget to remind graduates of music schools that many well-known virtuoso guitarists do not know how to quickly and correctly read parts from notes and use guitar tablature.
Guitar tablature is a simplified form of mud musical notation, which indicates not the notes on the stave, but the numbers of individual frets and guitar strings. That is, if you have minimal knowledge about the duration of notes in the recording, even a novice guitarist can read tablature. For more convenience in learning tablature, we recommend that all beginners install the GuitarPro program, which allows you to quickly and conveniently listen to, create, change and learn tablature on a computer.
Learning how to record guitar music as sheet music, and even more so how to read music in real time, is a very painstaking, complex and lengthy process. In fact, today in guitar music, musical notation is common only in classical schools and orchestras.
Tip #8. Tune Your Guitar
Motorists don’t drive cars with only 2 tires out of 4, and pilots don’t fly planes with crooked wings. With a guitar, everything is the same: you can be an experienced musician as much as you like, but if you have an unfinished set of wooden elements, electronics and accessories in your hands, then you will not be able to produce meaningful sounds on it.
First, make sure that each string is properly tuned (recall that the standard thin-to-thick tuning is EBGDAE). Secondly, make your playing as convenient as possible and achieve the right sound from the instrument – our great material “Guitar Tuning: Complete Instructions” will help you with this.
Tip #9. Find “your” instrument and love it
The guitar, like equipment, requires a respectful attitude and periodic maintenance. Needless to say, how tricky guitar woods can be, how easy it is to “kill” your strings if you don’t protect them from dirt and moisture.
In the “Articles and Reviews” section of our website you can find a lot of materials on the care of the instrument, but here we will give a few brief tips for beginners that will help protect the instrument from premature failure and rapid “aging”:
- Wash before hand play. We never eat with dirty hands or dirty dishes – treat your instrument with the same respect.
Nothing stains the string wraps, fretboard, and instrument body like dirt and grease left on the fingers, for example, after eating. And it’s not just about keeping your instrument clean: washing your hands before playing can save you a lot of money on buying new sets of fretboard and hardware cleaners.
- Maintain the wood of your instrument periodically. Have you ever seen leather shoes that, due to dryness, dust and dirt, began to crack, shrink and lose their shape? About the same thing, only on a smaller scale, happens with the wood of your guitar. Clean the soundboard, fretboard and fretboard from dirt, use special conditioners and oils that protect the wood from drying out, use wax if scuffs and scratches appear on the varnish. Today, these funds are not very expensive – but they are enough for at least a year.
- Learn to change your strings regularly. There is nothing worse than a guitarist who talks about his extraordinary technique and talent – and then takes out an instrument with strings black and deaf from dirt from their case.
The frequency of changing the kit depends on how many hours you play a day, on average, it is better to change it once every 2-3 months if you have chosen a kit without a protective coating. Protected strings last several times longer.
- Protect your tool from the harsh environment. First, don’t put the guitar in a draft, which can cause the soundboard to dry out early and crack the wood.
Secondly, do not place the tool near the heating elements: warmth only pleases humans and cats in the winter. Wood near radiators or heaters dries very quickly, may begin to crack, and over time it will resonate and sound worse.
Third, protect the guitar from direct sunlight, which will also dry out the guitar wood.
And the opposite advice: do not wet the guitar tree even if it has lost a lot of moisture for some reason. To gently maintain the moisture content of the wood, special conditioners and oils are used, and not ordinary water, which will “swell” the wood.
Tip #10. Practice regularly
As with physical exercise, guitar playing should be regular. Decided to go to the army? On your return, reduce the load: you won’t have to start from scratch, but at first you will feel that you have lost your skills.
Most famous guitar virtuosos practice 5-6 hours a day – but that’s their job. For a good game and the development of technique, a sense of rhythm, musical thinking, 2-3 hours of playing for 4-5 days a week + warm-ups before the game is enough. At the same time, classes should not be made monotonous, but diluted, for example: warm-up-> warm-up exercises-> exercises for technique-> ear exercises-> composing your own music (everything for half an hour and under a metronome, 5-10 minutes are enough to warm up) .
Tip #11. Keep up with the industry
If you want to reach really great heights and keep up with the times, then follow the news from the guitar and music industry. Listen to a lot of new music and new genres, follow the new trends in the field of sound processing and production of guitar accessories. An excellent option would be to periodically visit guitar forums and trips to guitar exhibitions, where you can not only see and feel new guitars and equipment with your own eyes, but also get to know good experienced musicians.
Tip #12. Don’t be afraid of the new. Experiment
In continuation of the previous advice: do not be afraid of new trends. The music industry is developing at a frantic pace: new equipment, new accessories and more modern technologies are constantly being developed, new genres are emerging and new playing techniques are being invented. Use what’s new!
First, try experimenting with the sound: today, to get a good sound processing chain, you no longer need to spend thousands of dollars on expensive analog gadgets. Companies such as Line6, Boss, Vox and others offer guitarists today dozens of varieties of guitar processors of different prices and with different numbers of effects. If your budget is low, you can always use your computer in combination with an external sound card and various VST plugins – many of them are completely free, while they provide quite acceptable sound for home practice, rehearsals and even demo recording. .
Secondly, study the accessory market: many of them will make playing the guitar easier, make the process of playing music more interesting and bright.
Thirdly, watch your favorite musicians and those musicians who are now popular: many of them use interesting and unusual guitar playing techniques, have their own unusual view of music that you can learn from.
Finally, study music theory and follow its development. The times when every musician was sure that there were only 7 notes have already passed – far from everyone is already sure that there are 12 of them. Today, the popularity of microtonal music is growing, in many styles more and more daring experiments with arrangements and accompaniment are being carried out. All this can help you develop your musical taste and ear – use this knowledge and follow the development of music.
Tip #13. Find yourself musical partners
Playing alone or even under the cons/Guitar Pro becomes rather boring and uninteresting sooner or later. A huge musical boost for every aspiring musician is the first experience of playing in a band or at least with a second guitarist of the same kind. Get your friends interested in playing the guitar or other instrument, look for friends among the musicians of your city and feel free to start exchanging experiences!
Don’t know where to start playing in a duo or group? Try a simple improvisation: have one guitarist play a few simple chords and have a second player play notes in the same key. Improvisation, even such a simple one, greatly develops musical thinking.
Another option that’s perfect for bands without a vocalist: lay out vocals from your favorite songs on the guitar! Let one of the guitarists play the main guitar part, and the second – the vocals. Believe me, after the first song well played in this way, a new wave of extraordinary interest in the guitar will overwhelm you. And an excellent bonus to positive emotions from playing in a group is the fact that such a process develops a sense of rhythm in all participants very well.
Tip #14. Look for inspiration
Don’t think that good musicians have a spark of a strong desire to create and create all the time. Inspiration is a special sublime state of the human mind that does not arise just like that. Look for inspiration around: each of us has dozens, if not hundreds of such sources in our lives.
First of all, don’t limit yourself to music only – attend theatrical performances, exhibitions, study the combination of music and dance, in the end just observe nature.
Secondly, do not miss the emotional outbursts in your life – many of the world’s most famous hits were written by musicians precisely at the moment of certain emotional upheavals. Transfer your mood to music!
Look for inspiration in your “colleagues” – study how more experienced musicians create and play, take the best from them and avoid their mistakes.
Tip #15. Take a break from the guitar
In addition to the unnecessary rush during training, many musicians forget about the most important stage of skill development – rest. It should be regular and timely – here, the principle of supercompensation works similarly to physical activity. What is its essence?
You spend several months working on increasing a certain skill: it could be just developing finger speed, improving hand coordination, or even learning music theory. All this significantly burdens your body and brain – and after a few months you should give it a rest.
The best option for rest is a complete distraction from playing the guitar for at least a week. During this time, your body and brain will adapt to the load that they are faced with – and after rest, your skills will grow. This is where the principle of supercompensation works, when during the rest there is a greater development of physical or mental abilities compared to the level that was typical for the period of active training.
This also works for shorter periods of practice: don’t overload yourself with daily practice. It will be more correct to deal with a “day off” every 2-3 days of classes. During the game of exercises, also avoid monotony and overstrain: take a short break every 20-30 minutes.
Success in creativity and development of guitar skills!
Little imitator: why it is important for children to play role-playing games – Parents.ru
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In our daily lives, we do not pay much attention to this, but the fact remains: babies repeat our slightest gestures with obvious pleasure. Imitation is one of the very first skills of any infant, as it is necessary for him to adapt to a completely new environment for him. He imitates those around him (remember how Tarzan climbed the vines and imitated monkey screams to stay alive). Already in the hospital, responding to the look of the mother, the baby learns to enter into relationships with her … If the habit of repeating after adults takes root in children’s behavior already in the cradle, then the golden time for imitative games really comes at the age of two years. It is at this time, as psychologists explain, that the child acquires the ability to turn his impressions into symbols, that is, to imagine an absent object, and also to imagine situations in which he has not actually participated yet. From now on, if the mother is absent, he can entertain himself by playing the games that she used to play with him.
I imitate – that means I exist!
“When my daughter returns from the garden, she immediately runs to her little brother,” says the mother of 3-year-old Masha. – She closes with him in the nursery and begins to play mom, that is, me. Amazingly, I recognize my own voice and intonations, as if someone had recorded me on a tape recorder!
Psychologists emphasize that such games are extremely important for the development of babies, as they teach the child to transfer visual information to the mental level, that is, to comprehend it, which will later be very necessary for developing speech and writing skills. That imitating, so amusing to toddlers, is one of the important results of their psychological maturation. A child between the ages of 2 and 4 is able to imitate mom and dad only because he has already realized that he does not form a single whole with them. And these seemingly frivolous games will help children to define the contours of their own personality, just as we feel the space, moving around a dark room.
Games with elements of imitation of adults contain other opportunities for the development of the child. For example, when preparing dinner for their own dolls, girls unwittingly learn the rules of food hygiene.
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Around the age of three, the time of the oedipal complex begins: the child realizes his belonging to a certain sex, and a period of hyper-feminine or super-masculine games begins for him. Little ladies spin endlessly in front of the mirror, and little gentlemen read newspapers (albeit sometimes upside down) and strive to go to kindergarten in their father’s tie. However, the stereotypes of male and female behavior are not always so clear: a lot depends on the examples that children observe daily at home.
“Our dad is unique in that he loves to cook,” says Veronica. “That’s why our two sons love kneading things in the pot.” There are other situations as well. “I often have to work at home,” says Renata, costume designer. — My son often sees me sewing. And his most cherished dream is to learn how to sew! Naturally, I explained to him that many famous couturiers are men. ”
Socially, for many of us it seems not quite normal if a boy imitates his own mother. But there is absolutely nothing to worry about here. If your little one one day decides to play girly, gets into your pumps and paints his face with lipstick, that’s fine. These are just small excursions into the female world. As a rule, boys imitate their mothers only in order to find out what the other sex is. When they have more or less accurately determined for themselves all its advantages and disadvantages, they calmly return to their usual “male” activities. And, by the way, it is often accepted to ridicule girlish games.
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The cure for fears
Watching children play sometimes brings surprises. Take, for example, the poor dolls, who daily suffer from their own owners grandiose scoldings! This is normal: girls just play out the situations they already know at maximum emotional power. Whenever they themselves are reprimanded for inappropriate behavior, they give the puppets a scolding. At the age of 2-3 years, it is quite difficult for a child to come to terms with restrictions, to learn to obey elders. The need to obey gives rise to some aggressive impulses in them, from which children are freed by playing evil parents. Such exaggerated scenes help kids learn parental prohibitions. The same applies to the popular kindergarten teacher games.
“Daughters aged 3 and 5,” says one mother. “They love to play kindergarten: they sit the dolls on the floor, and then they shout: “Hey, you! Go away! Go to the corner!” And I feel uneasy: are they really being treated so horribly? Not necessarily, psychoanalysts console. After all, games are like daydreams: if you look closely, you can find in them particles of children’s fears, complexes and conflicts experienced by kids during the day. Did the teacher get nervous and treat the children not quite fairly? They will again play this scene with extraordinary cruelty in order to compensate for their own losses from the experienced sense of injustice. It is pointless to shame children who show cruelty in such games. Instead of pulling the child: “You are mean, stop this immediately!”, It is better to say with a smile: “Wow! Well, your doll got it today!”
ABC of imitation
Babies begin to learn the art of imitation literally from the first days of life.
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36 hours : researchers have found that even at such a small age, a child can imitate expressions of joy, sadness or surprise.
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3 weeks : if you show your tongue to a child, he will show his own in response (confirmed by a scientific experiment).
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By 3 months : the baby is able to reproduce all facial expressions of the human face, as well as head movements.
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After 3 months : he is temporarily distracted from people to discover the world of objects.
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From 9 months : the child wants to take possession of some attributes of “adult” life (phone, hairbrush, toothbrush .
..) and tries to use them.
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Approximately 2 years old : he participates in the life of the family, copies his parents and at the same time claims that he does everything “in a real way”.
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After 3 years : The child realizes that he can do something “pretend”. The “era of imitation” is coming.
More interesting and useful materials about raising children are in our channel on Yandex.Zen.
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How much does it cost to learn how to play the piano
Natalya Kulyashova
plays the piano
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I have been playing the piano since I was seven years old.
I never had any particular talent for music, but I studied at an experimental school, where each student was required to study music or draw. For all eight years of study, I hated the piano, studied little and constantly got deuces. And right after school I stopped playing.
But at the age of 30, I suddenly realized that I love what school teachers managed to lay in me – listening and playing the piano. I listened to a cool arrangement and thought: “I wish I could play like that.” I didn’t have a piano, so I went to a music school.
I studied by myself, I paid only for class rent — 300 R per hour. And then I bought a piano and started playing at home. I had to remember a lot almost from scratch, but now I already play several well-known tunes.
In this article I will share everything I know about how to learn to play the piano, where to start and how much it costs.
Since 2017, I have spent on playing the piano 33,150 R
| Casio CDP-120 digital piano | 15 000 R |
| Rent a class at the music school | 6000 R |
| Notes | 8000 Р |
| Four individual lessons with a teacher | 2000 R |
| Piano home delivery | 2000 R |
| Headphone adapter | 150 R |
Digital Piano Casio CDP-120
15 000 R
Notes
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Headphone adapter
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Who is suitable for playing the piano
I was lucky – I learned to play at a music school, it gives a good base. Therefore, it was easy for me to start playing again after a long break: I remembered a lot and was even able to play one of the pieces that I once learned from the notes.
I’m also lucky that now I have a private room where the piano doesn’t bother anyone, and time during the day when I can practice.
In fact, you don’t need experience, a place, or an expensive instrument to learn how to play. You can start from scratch at any age. Under the instructional videos on YouTube, I often see comments from people who start or resume playing the piano at the age of 30, 40 and even 60 and succeed. The main thing in this business is perseverance and regular training.
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“I regret that I was not forced”: 10 arguments in favor of circles and sections for children , no special knowledge, skills or ideal musical data are needed. Of course, when children are accepted to a music school, their hearing, sense of rhythm and memory are tested. And many schools do not take all children, but only those who have these skills better developed. But schools do this because it is easier for educators to teach children who are easier to learn.
And as an adult, there are no such restrictions – no one will check your musical ear when you buy pianos and sheet music.
At the same time, if you play, hearing will develop itself over time. Scientists conducted an experiment and found that people without musical experience, after several hours of training, begin to recognize the pitch of sounds no worse than professional musicians. It turns out that if you do not have a hearing, then you can and should study music in order to develop it.
In addition, reading music and playing a musical instrument is a complex activity that uniquely combines motor skills, auditory and visual functions. The pianist uses both hands and all ten fingers, and this is good for brain development.
A study by Spanish scientists with 41 participants
There are studies that show that playing the piano improves cognitive abilities, helps fight stress, improves a person’s ability to switch between tasks in learning and is generally motivating.
A Canadian study of 153 children
Scientists have also found that piano lessons improve visual scanning and motor skills, reduce depression, promote good mood, and generally positively affect the psychological and physical quality of life. And I notice it in myself: when I sit down at the instrument, I disconnect from all problems – there is only me and the music.
You don’t need any special conditions to play the piano either. The main thing is the instrument itself and the notes. Of course, it is more convenient if there is a separate room where you can study so as not to disturb anyone.
But it’s not necessary: a small digital piano can be placed in any room. And if you connect headphones to it, which will output sound, you can play at any time of the day.
At my house, the piano is in a separate study room. Of course, you can’t just put a classic acoustic piano in a small apartment just like that, but such a digital one is quite compact
How to learn to play the piano
It is believed that in order to study something well, you need to study it comprehensively. Therefore, in a music school, children are taught several subjects at once:
- solfeggio, these are the basics of musical literacy. It consists of a theoretical part and practice of developing musical ear, students reproduce notes with their voice and write them down in notebooks;
- choir, this is the practice of singing;
- musical literature, in this subject students study works of classical music;
- specialty is, in fact, playing the chosen musical instrument.
It turns out that learning affects all areas: reading music from a sheet, performing by voice, listening to classical music and writing notes in a notebook. If you want to seriously study music and understand it, you will have to study all this too.
But if you just want to play piano pieces, you don’t need to go deep into theory – the basics and a lot of practice will be enough.
You can learn the piano on your own through free online lessons, and by playing with a teacher – I will tell you more about all the methods later in the article. The main thing is to train regularly and stay motivated. It is better to move in small steps, but regularly, celebrate progress and praise yourself for success.
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For example, I always start my classes with the Bach Invention, which I learned in school. It has a very strict and even melody without unnecessary details, which I love very much. As one of my friends says, “Bach resets everything.” Then I learn well-known but new melodies. For example, I really like Mikael Tariverdiev and Alexey Rybnikov.
Parsing a new tune for the first time is always difficult. I feel how the brain resists this task: I don’t want to play, but I want to eat, drink or stretch my tired back. Therefore, I always make small approaches – I play about a page, so that there is no disgust for my favorite pastime.
After a few approaches, I put everything together and play it completely. At first it turns out slowly and clumsily, but I’m still pleased to recognize a familiar motif. And only then I work out the piece to a fluent performance.
Although I try to practice regularly, at least a little, it does not always work out. So I can learn a new piece for several months. But I’m not in a hurry and I praise myself even a little progress. A separate pleasure for me is to play the whole piece and enjoy the way it sounds.
What is the difference between piano, piano and grand piano
Piano is not the name of a specific instrument, but of a whole class. These are all hammer action keyboards. But the piano and grand piano are separate instruments. And both of them belong to the piano class.
A piano and grand piano differ in structure and appearance. The strings of a piano are vertical, while those of a grand piano are horizontal. Therefore, the piano is more compact. Grand pianos are usually made from more expensive woods and are placed in concert halls. Few people buy a piano for home use, because it is very bulky, so later in the article I will only talk about the piano.
This is what a grand piano looks like. Source: Africa Studio / Shutterstock This is a typical acoustic piano. Source: onur ozgen / Shutterstock
Where to learn to play the piano
Offline music schools for adults usually teach vocals, guitar, piano and other instruments. The disadvantage of the school is that it will have to adapt to the teacher’s schedule, and the lessons of other students will probably be heard from behind the wall. But everything is organized there for classes, there is an instrument and notes.
In Ekaterinburg, where I live, a lesson in one of the schools costs 960 R and lasts an hour. You can buy a subscription for four or eight lessons, but the cost will not decrease from this. In Moscow, classes are more expensive. For example, in the Three Quarters Music School, a half-hour lesson costs 1270 R, and a subscription for four half-hour lessons costs 4792 R.
When in 2017 I resumed my piano lessons after a long break, for about four months once or twice a week I went to music school. For some time I studied on my own and paid only 300 R per hour for a piano class.
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When choosing a music school, look at how comfortable it will be for you to go to it. If the school is far away and difficult to get to, it will be difficult for you to constantly motivate yourself to go there, and you will quickly quit classes.
For example, I went to a school that was far away – half an hour by trolleybus or 15 minutes by car. I had to choose the time and ask my husband to give me a ride. It got boring pretty quickly, so I increasingly thought about buying my own piano to play at home and not travel anywhere.
Private teacher can be found on “Profi-ru” or “Avito”. It is better to choose a specialist who not only teaches piano, but can also explain the basics of solfeggio and music theory – this is useful for learning.
A lesson with a teacher in Ekaterinburg costs 300-1000 RUR. In Moscow, the price is slightly higher – 400-1500 RUR. Conservatory students usually work for 300-500 RUR. They play well themselves, but they usually have no experience in teaching other people, so they will not always be able to explain a difficult moment to you.
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An hour with an experienced teacher costs 600-1500 R. Usually these are music school teachers who earn extra money by private lessons. They have more experience and practice in teaching. With an experienced teacher, progress will be visible faster.
In the ad, teachers talk about their education and experience in order to inspire confidence among customers. A big discount is often given for the first lesson so that the student and teacher can evaluate whether they are suitable for each other. Source: ekt.profi.ru In the announcement, teachers talk about their education and experience in order to inspire confidence among clients. Source: ekt.profi.ru They often give a big discount for the first lesson so that the student and the teacher can assess whether they are suitable for each other. Source: ekt.profi.ru
Usually classes are held at the teacher’s home or at the student’s if he has his own instrument. The main limitation in such training is to keep quiet at night.
When studying with a teacher, remember that the main thing is practice. If you have your own instrument at home, play between lessons as often as possible. And in the classroom, analyze difficult moments that do not work out, ask questions, go through the theory. So you will work more efficiently and not spend money on something that you can do yourself.
How are the lessons in music schools and with teachers
When I was at a music school, piano lessons went like this: first we played scales – this is an exercise in finger fluency. It is also useful for the musician to better understand the keys and the combination of notes in them. But I never managed to understand something in scales: I didn’t do well, and I hated them.
After that, we analyzed the works. Usually, the school chooses a half-year program. During this time, you need to learn two studies and three works of a different nature.
At the lesson, the student analyzes the work, the teacher controls and shows how to play difficult places. At home, the student consolidates the passed piece and learns a new one. And so on until you learn all the pieces.
When I studied as an adult, I myself determined what we would do in class. On one, I played what I did well and received recommendations on what could be improved. On the other, we discussed what gaps I have in theory and what can be done to close them. In the third lesson, the teacher helped me pick up a new repertoire. And at the end, I played again to evaluate the progress.
For a beginner, lessons with a teacher should go about the same way: first, exercises on technique, then analysis of works and help from the teacher in difficult pieces of musical text. If separate theory classes are not provided, then discuss whether you will devote time to this in the lessons.
Online you can also learn to play if you have your own piano – there are separate lessons and entire courses for this. For example, in the same Moscow school “Three Quarters”, an individual half-hour online lesson costs 870 R – this is 400 R cheaper than an offline lesson. Subscription for four half-hour classes – 3000 R – cheaper by 1792 R.
3000 R
there is a subscription for four half-hour individual online classes at the Three Quarters School
Online courses are designed for a specific number of classes for a specific program. That is, the teacher will give material consistently and lead the student to a certain result. For example, the basic piano course at the My Dream online music school is 24 lessons of 60 minutes. True, they do not indicate how much such a course costs.
Some teachers offer to subscribe to their lessons. Thanks to this format, the student regularly receives new videos, which motivates him to study constantly and without interruptions. A subscription, for example, for pianist Evgeny Alekseev costs 8—25 $ (648—2025 R) per month.
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It is important that online lessons combine theory and practice. Often students do not understand why they need to learn theory and all these finger fluency exercises, because you can just learn the notes and play by pressing the right keys.
But, as I said, I think that you need to learn at least the very basics in order to understand how everything works. It may be difficult at first, but it will be easier to play later.
A simple example: seating at the piano. You need to sit at the right height so that it is comfortable to press the pedal and keep your hands above the keyboard. Usually this information is in one of the first lessons. If you do not know this and sit incorrectly, your arms and back will get tired and hurt. So you can completely discourage the desire to learn.
The theory is usually given in text – this is normal. But it is better to learn the practice from the video, because the pictures do not always make everything clear. Ideally, if there is a video where the teacher explains and immediately shows everything on the instrument.
Lesson on how to sit at the piano. Source: propianino.ru Elbows should be at the level of the keyboard, and the leg that is on the pedal should be bent 90° Elbows should be at the level of the keyboard, and the leg that is on the pedal should be bent 90°
Free You can learn to play the piano, for example, by taking lessons from YouTube – there are many thematic channels. For example, the channel “Piano Lessons”, on which the author gives a basic theory and immediately shows everything in practice with the help of specific well-known melodies.
This is a good motivation: the student does not just master some theoretical knowledge, but immediately tries to play, and he succeeds. Already at the first lesson, you can learn how to play “A Million Scarlet Roses”.
I also like the site “Pro Piano” – there is both theory and practice with video. Difficulty level is suitable for beginners. Lessons are free.
Learning to play on your own without supervision can be more difficult. Especially if you are used to the fact that there is always someone who will explain and demand the completion of tasks. But if you can learn on your own, you can master the piano even if you’ve never played before.
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Choosing the format of training, online or offline, rely on your abilities and preferences. I know a man who studied with a teacher at his home on working days from six in the morning, since he had no other free time. After a few lessons, he realized that he could continue to practice on his own, and studied himself, learning famous melodies from notes.
Types of pianos
Acoustic piano is the usual very heavy piano that is in all music schools. A classic instrument with keys, hammers and strings arranged vertically inside the body. When you press a key, the hammer strikes the string and produces the sound. The harder and sharper you press the key, the stronger the sound.
This piano has a peculiarity: in the room where the instrument is standing, it is necessary to maintain a certain humidity and temperature so that the wood does not dry out. Otherwise, the sound will be bad.
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In addition, the acoustic piano needs to be tuned: the strings and hammers become loose over time, and then the notes do not sound at the right height. Usually tuning is done once a year, but if the piano is old or in unsuitable conditions, then you will have to tune it more often.
The master tightens the strings, repairs and adjusts the hammer-and-key mechanism, and cleans the inside of the piano. One-time setup costs 2500-4000 R.
This is what an acoustic piano looks like inside – the strings are arranged vertically, hammers hit them to make a sound. Source: Vladimir Satylganov / Shutterstock
The main disadvantages of an acoustic piano:
- bulky and heavy: the piano is difficult to move and transport, it takes up a lot of space in the room;
- volume: in an apartment building with good acoustics, all the neighbors will hear your musical exercises, not everyone will like it;
- condition: these pianos are often quite tired. The keys may not work for them – you press, but there is no sound, because the hammer does not reach the string. Sometimes even the settings don’t help.
On the other hand, the acoustic piano is more lively. The keys respond to the force of pressing, and the sound is emitted not only by the string that the hammer hit, but also by neighboring ones. They begin to oscillate and create an overtone – an additional tone that gives color to the main sound. If you listen to an acoustic piano, you will hear that the whole instrument sounds. This is the correct, real sound.
But all this is not necessary for learning – you can practice the technique on an electronic piano without such sound effects. At the same time, if you decide to make music professionally, then you should play acoustic at least once.
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The digital piano is a more modern version. But it is arranged differently than acoustic, and its principle of operation is slightly different. To produce a sound on such a piano, the hammer does not strike the string, but the sensor – it makes the sound. For the sensors to work, the piano must be plugged into a power outlet.
The principle of pressing the keys on a digital piano is the same as on an acoustic one, that is, the strength of the sound depends on the strength of the pressing.
A digital piano is basically a keyboard. The stand can be anything. Source: Liliya Butenko / Shutterstock
Although the digital piano is made to mimic an acoustic piano as closely as possible, it still sounds a little different. The sound is flatter, lacking the depth and power that an acoustic instrument has.
And it feels a bit unusual to play on a digital piano – although the keys are sensitive to pressing, it will take less effort than on an acoustic one.
On the other hand, the digital piano is lightweight and easy to carry around. Another significant plus is that you can connect headphones and play even late at night, the sound will go only to the headphones and will not disturb others.
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In addition, the digital piano often has additional features, for example: , a special device that emits clicks at regular intervals. It is often difficult for a beginner to keep pace, and he starts playing quickly and then slows down – or vice versa. And the metronome with its rhythmic sounds helps to keep the set pace;
The synthesizer is visually similar to a digital piano, but differs in that the keys are lighter, and the strength of the sound does not depend on the force on which the key is pressed.
But a synthesizer has more advanced features than a digital piano. For example, you can create your own sounds and rhythms on it. Therefore, the synthesizer is well suited to accompany voice or record music.
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But for learning to play, the synthesizer is not very suitable due to the fact that its keys are not sensitive to pressing. This means that no matter how hard you press them, the sound will be the same. Therefore, if you learn to play the synthesizer, then you will have to unlearn how to hit the keys hard on an acoustic or digital piano.
The synthesizer has a large panel above the keyboard, on which additional functions are activated. Source: In-Finity / Shutterstock
If you plan to play in a band with a soloist or write music, choose a synthesizer. And if you just want to play songs or classical music, then I advise you to stop at a digital piano.
On the one hand, it is close to acoustic in terms of sound extraction. That is, you seem to be playing an ordinary piano. On the other hand, it is devoid of all its disadvantages: you can easily rearrange or transport a digital instrument and do not disturb the peace of your neighbors, even if you decide to play late at night.
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How to Choose a Digital Piano
There are a few things to keep in mind when buying a digital piano.
Keyboard. Full size keyboard with 88 keys. But there are also truncated options – they can have 76 or even 61 keys. They are not worse, just the upper and lower octaves are removed. This may not be critical, because in most pieces of music the two upper and two lower octaves are used very rarely or not at all.
Choosing a model with a reduced number of keys is a way to save money, they usually cost less. When choosing a piano, it was important for me that it be as similar as possible to a conventional acoustic piano, so I chose a full-size model and have no regrets.
And here is a full-size 88-key Yamaha piano. Source: market.yandex.ru This is a Yamaha piano with 76 keys, it costs more than a similar model with 88 keys. Source: market.yandex.ru
Polyphony for a piano is how many sounds the processor can play at the same time. This is important because often when playing, the pianist will press several keys at once, and all sounds should be heard. If the polyphony supports only 32 voices, this may not be enough – some sounds simply will not sound.
64- or 128-voice polyphony is considered sufficient for amateurs. Most modern digital pianos have 64-voice polyphony. Such polyphony is available both for the Yamaha P-45 piano for 59,980 R, and for a more expensive model for 79,990 R. So there is not much point in fixing on this parameter and looking for more voices.
My piano has 64 tones of polyphony. I don’t play complex polyphonic works like a professional musician, so that’s enough for me.
Check the number of polyphony voices in the section with characteristics. Source: market.yandex.ru
Speakers. Speakers are simple: the more powerful, the better. But most often, for simple and budget models, they are not very strong, usually the power does not exceed 6-7 W. That is, if you want to play for the public, it will be hard to hear. But for ordinary homework, this is enough.
My instrument is equipped with simple 6 watt speakers. If I play at full volume, then the sound is clearly audible throughout the house. In the summer I plan to play outside and I assume that the sound will be weak, then I will have to buy and connect speakers.
Housing. Simple models have a plastic case. This makes them light and compact. Such a tool does not take up half the room, it can be easily taken out and put away again. More expensive models may be in a heavy wooden case. This brings them closer to acoustic pianos in appearance and sound. But for ordinary homework, this may be overkill.
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I have a piano in a regular plastic case. It’s convenient – I can easily move it or remove it completely when I’m doing the cleaning. When I bought the instrument, I calmly pulled it out of the car myself and brought it into the house. With an ordinary acoustic piano, this would not be possible.
Models in a heavy wooden case are more expensive, although they differ not only in this. Source: market.yandex.ru
Producer. There are different manufacturers of digital pianos, but if you choose the first instrument, then there is no point in trying to understand how Yamaha sounds different from Roland. Only very experienced musicians understand this. Therefore, you can choose a model based on your budget and the listed characteristics.
I have a Casio digital piano, model CDP-120. This is an inexpensive standard piano. Since I used to play acoustic, I feel the difference in sound, but the advantages of a digital piano outweigh for me.
This tool will serve me for many years and will not lose value if I sell it. And if I bought an acoustic piano for the same money, I would have to constantly spend money on tuning, and it would become dead weight when moving or selling.
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Where to buy a digital piano
There are not so many specialized offline stores, and the choice in them is usually small. People don’t buy musical instruments that often, so it’s simply not profitable for stores to keep a lot of models that can sit in the window for years.
In addition, the tool will be more expensive in an offline store: the store makes an extra charge to recoup the cost of rent and the seller’s salary. But in the store, you can touch the instrument with your hands, play it and evaluate its size live.
So, in my opinion, a good option is to touch the piano in the store, and then order the model you like online cheaper or at a discount.
In online stores, prices for the simplest models start at 22,000 R. For this money, you can buy a piano with 61 keys. If you choose a full-sized keyboard, then expect to spend 30,000-35,000 R. In general, a simple piano for homework can be found even on Yandex Market.
Used. If you do not need to buy a piano urgently, I recommend that you monitor Avito. People often buy pianos for children when they go to music school. And just as often they sell the instrument, because the child did not begin to study.
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Usually sold in a piano in very good condition, since it has not been played much. There are not many people who want to buy, so you can negotiate a good discount.
When buying a hand-held electronic piano, be sure to turn it on and check that all keys work and make sounds.
The piano in the photo looks like new, I’m sure it hasn’t been played much. The price is high for a used tool, but the ad is published in a regional town – there will be few buyers, you can bargain. Source: avito.ru
I bought my piano from Avito in a neighboring town. It was sold for 15,000 R. Due to the fact that the digital piano is compact, I went to pick it up alone in my car. I spent another 2000 R. on gasoline.
In order to test the piano, I asked the salesperson beforehand to record a video of her turning it on and pressing all the keys. Everything was in order, so when I arrived, I no longer checked it myself.
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As a gift for the piano, they gave me a stand, a pedal and a music stand – I will talk about all this later in the article. Later, for 150 R, I bought an adapter to connect headphones. You can buy it at any electronics store for 150-300 R. I use the simplest headphones – from the phone.
Headphones and adapter. They need to be connected to the socket on the back of the case. When I play with headphones, only a slight clatter of keys can be heard in the next room
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Sheet music is music written down by text, and this is the second largest expense item. The composer invents music and writes it down as sheet music, while a musician from anywhere in the world can take notes and play a piece.
Only very experienced or talented musicians can play without notes – by ear – because this requires a good ear for music and long practice. An ordinary musician needs notes to learn a piece. When a musician has memorized how to play a particular piece, he can do it without notes.
If you have ever been to a piano or organ concert, you have probably seen a girl sitting next to the performer. Her task is to leaf through the notes for the performer.
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When a musician plays many different pieces, he cannot memorize absolutely everything, so sometimes he glances at the notes so as not to forget what to play next.
The photo shows the sheet music of the work “Libertango”, written by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. I prefer to print notes on separate sheets: it’s more convenient to turn them over
Notes are obtained in different ways. You can buy collections in music or bookstores. But usually there is not a very large assortment.
In addition, they sell only collections of etudes and classical pieces that are played at the music school. For example, a collection of Rachmaninov can be bought in a store for 949 R, and a collection of works for grade 5 is sold for 450 R.
The advantages of such collections are that they are compiled taking into account complexity. You can choose the one that suits you. But they also have a minus: as a rule, there are melodies unknown to the general public. At the music school, I played works from such collections and after that I never heard any of them either on the radio or on TV.
If you still want to buy a collection, look for it on Avito – they are given away there for little money.
On “Avito” you can find collections of notes of varying complexity for 1000 R per set. Source: avito.ru
The coolest thing is to play well-known melodies. This is good for several reasons:
- when you start playing, you have a good idea of how the end result will sound;
- when you want to demonstrate your talents to your loved ones, they will be happier to hear the melody they know.
Sheet music of famous melodies can be bought from musicians who make piano arrangements. For example, I am subscribed to several channels on YouTube, where pianists post arrangements and sell sheet music for them.
My favorite channels are Slava Makovsky and Irina Bulakhova. Slava has sheet music for $6.97 (560 R) per piece, but there are discounts if you buy in a bundle. Irina Bulakhova has notes worth 1200—1700 KZT (216—306 R).
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sheet music for one piece from arranger Slava Makovsky
Another pianist, Evgeny Alekseev, does not sell sheet music, but makes tutorials on melodies. A tutorial, also known as an analysis, is an instructional video on how to play a piece. In it, the musician explains how to play a melody, and plays it in pieces, simultaneously commenting on the key, rhythm, and chords.
This format will be too complicated for beginners: in the video, the musician uses special terms, names keys and chords. Therefore, I recommend it only to experienced musicians who play confidently and know the basics of musical theory. There are free tutorials in Evgeny Alekseev’s Vkontakte group.
The disadvantage of buying sheet music is that if you are a beginner pianist, the arrangement may be too difficult for you. Let’s say you want to play the song “Winds of Change” on the piano. It is usually performed by a vocalist and several musicians. You will have to play all these voices alone.
A simple arrangement is to play a melody with the right hand and a simple accompaniment with the left. You can recognize the melody, but it will sound too simple. But if the arrangement is more complicated, you simply don’t have enough experience to play what the author wrote. Because of this, for example, I postponed several works until the moment when I gain mastery.
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At the same time, it’s unlikely that a beginner will be able to determine whether an arrangement is simple or complex in front of you simply by notes – even I don’t always succeed. This skill comes with experience, so do not worry if you come across a piece that is too difficult – it happens, it’s normal.
Utyosov’s “Moscow Windows” defy me in any way. The melody has too complicated rhythm and you need to play chords with both hands
You can also search for sheet music in the public domain on the Internet, but the problem is that you often cannot find what you need there. Or you might find sheet music for four hands, so you can’t play it two. And the notes of many famous songs are intended for accompaniment only, since the melody is performed by voice.
Therefore, if you like the arrangement and you can buy the sheet music, then I advise you to do so. According to them, you can definitely play the piece so that it sounds beautiful.
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Chair is important to choose the right one to sit at the instrument. Proper posture allows the pianist to relax his arms and play freely. If you sit too far or low, you will have to reach for the instrument, and then your arms and hands will hurt.
When I was in music school, a helical chair without a back was considered ideal. Thanks to the screw mechanism, the height of the chair is adjusted with great precision, so that the student always sits correctly. Such chairs are well suited for a music school, when the child grows and the height of the chair needs to be changed during training.
But for adults, it is not necessary to buy a spiral chair. It is enough to choose a chair on which you will sit correctly and feel comfortable. I have the simplest stool from the Hoff store.
Music rest is a music stand. It is attached to the body of the piano. At Avito, it is most often given as a gift, since no one needs a separate stand. In a piano store, you will also most likely be offered a music stand, a pedal, and an adapter with your piano.
Pedal – sometimes called sustain – is needed in order to increase the duration of the sound. Without the pedal, the performance becomes more abrupt and less expressive. Like a music stand, it is often given away with a piano. But if you don’t have a pedal, then you can buy it separately, it costs 1500-7000 R.
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videos. Notebooks are inexpensive, they cost 23-100 R.
Remember
- If you are learning to play the piano, start with the easy stuff, don’t jump straight into complex melodies.
- Exercise regularly, at least 10-15 minutes a day. It’s better than playing for an hour, but once a week.
- Learn a little theory, it will help you understand the notes better, it will be easier to play.
- As soon as you feel more confident, play for your loved ones. Their praise is the best motivator to keep going.
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Piano lessons online
The piano is a keyboard string instrument, which is one of the most sought after and popular. A large number of interested people are eager to learn how to play a couple of beautiful popular melodies on the piano. Some dream of a big stage or an amateur competition. Thanks to the age of technology and the rapidly developing platform of the Internet, in order to learn how to play, it is not necessary to go to music school in the morning or after class. This is a practical solution that won’t take up your time and will save you money.
For beginners, there are special programs where they help to put hands, analyze music theory, how to play notes and explain the technique step by step. Those who already have experience can improve their level, remember the basics. On the Internet you can find a place that is right for you. The choice of direction, duration: all this can be customized for yourself and your desires.
The author of the review attended several trial lessons, thanks to which he was able to highlight the best institutions of their kind. However, I decided to continue in only one:
1. This is the largest school of its kind, with branches throughout Russia and the Moscow region.
2. They also offer accelerated piano lessons.
3. You can choose the direction yourself.
4. Classes are effective, already after the first contact the students have a basic knowledge of the theory of notes and how to learn to play in the correct technique.
5. Only professional teachers who understand the topic of their classes one hundred percent teach.
6. Excellent methods and approach to each client are catchy from the first session.
On the website of the music studio with online piano lessons Art Fa you can learn about discounts and loyalty programs.
List of Schools
- Art Fa School of Music
- Jam School
- Piano Lessons at C-La Music School
- MuzVideo2 Piano School
- Enjoypiano School
- Skype Piano Lessons at Sunday Rock School Online
- Playing the piano according to N.
S. Lemeshkina
- Music2success Piano School
- Irina Gulmina Music School
- EDroom/Guitardo School
Art Fa School of Music
Contacts:
Website:
na-fortepiano-vzroslyh.php, https://online.art-fa.ru/uroki-igry-na-fortepiano-onlajn.php
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +8 (495) 128-74-88
Vkontakte: https://vk.com/artfa_msk
Cost: from 5750 rubles, the first meeting is free.
The online school has some advantages over the rest, thanks not only to distance learning, but also to face-to-face. Perhaps learn to play the piano or disassemble the material. You can learn different directions and styles: classical, modern and jazz phono, as well as a synthesizer. There is a detailed description about each discipline on a convenient website, where you can also write comments and get advice and recommendations. There you will be told about the methods and the first steps: setting hands, how to play from notes, exercises for technique, different methods of sound production, chords, seventh chords and scales, solfeggio. You can also master improvisation on the piano, arranging (for example, a waltz or sonata), then go on to study triads and major keys, learning the works of the great composer Beethoven with both hands with an orchestra, preparing for the exam, as well as the stages of creating your own compositions on the keys.
A free trial lesson will help you decide what you want and need. An experienced tutor will talk about the program as a whole, help determine the direction. There are trips to competitions and the following performances. This plays a big role in the further development of the mastery of performing pieces from notes and by ear. A flexible schedule allows you to study with pleasure and without loss of time, this applies to both short video lessons and full-time format.
School Jam
Website: https://jamschool.by/fortepiano/online/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +375296777443 ;
Second number: +375296777106
Cost: from 3950
The Jam school is located in Minsk, but it also conducts video calls. There are two educational areas to choose from: phono and synthesizer. It is possible to sign up for a trial lesson and evaluate the presentation of the material and immediately start playing notes. The program is taught by professionals who combine not only domestic, but also Western methods. It teaches people of all ages: both children and the older generation. Various events and events are organized, access to which is open to all students. Flexible scheduling so you can study when it suits you. Therefore, video classes are held on weekdays and Saturdays, in the daytime and in the evening.
The equipment at the school is modern, which means that the preparation will go smoothly and comfortably. The program is described in detail on the website. You will learn how to play and read music correctly, develop an ear for music and work out individual characteristics.
Piano lessons at the C-La School of Music
Website: https://shkola-sila.ru/
E-mail: info@shkola-sila.
ru
Phone: +74951034394
Cost: from 59090 R., trial – free of charge
The price includes not only lectures via video link, but also excellent feedback: homework and its verification. Unique teaching methods, you can see 7 modules. The first of which can be taken for free in the form of a trial lesson. Consultations in this organization are very convenient. You will be provided with a personal account where you can find the necessary data and video tutorials that will be available at any time.
Piano lessons for beginners will help you develop new skills: learn hand speed exercises, do more tasks, be able to play scales and chords, songs and notes. For more experienced players, it is important to improve their skills – this is the main task. C-La adjusts and you choose the time of classes yourself. If your friend has always wanted to learn how to play songs from sheet music and improvise, you have the opportunity to order a gift certificate.
You can additionally study violin, ukulele and so on. Listen to how duets, solos and accompaniment sound. At the next stage, you will develop a sense of rhythm and at the same time coordination of movements, use of pedals, accompany under the minus, prepare for competitions in order to receive a prize and achieve your dream.
Piano School MuzVideo2
Website at the link: http://muzvideo2.ru/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +79609921955
Cost: from 990 р
This school is distinguished by its simplicity and pleasant disposition towards its students. Video master classes are often published on social networks absolutely free of charge. Pass various assets. MuzVideo2 provides a huge range of programs for different skill levels and purposes. There is a guarantee for successful preparation.
Teachers explain everything simply and to the point, without unnecessary terminology. They specialize specifically in keyboards, and therefore the study takes place without unnecessary water and deviations of the topic. Learn to play notes and songs on the piano or on the synthesizer on your own – only your choice.
Enjoypiano School
Website: https://enjoypiano.ru/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +7 (967) 169-29-95
Cost: 8503 9002 A long and in-depth system that will teach you exactly what you need. The administration provides not just lessons, but a whole block. The program is set up to teach you how to play the piano from scratch, starting with hand placement, basic knowledge of scales, arpeggios and chords, and moving on to complex melodies, how to play songs and read sheet music. The program is divided into modules, taught with the help of video tutorials and feedback. The teacher sets the task and checks it, sorts out the mistakes. Information is presented clearly, examples are given, real teachers teach. At the same time, for advanced students, you can try to learn intervals, minor and major, pick up a free-tempo cover or repertoire for the piano with the help of a Russian tutorial and books (you can download it on the Internet).
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There are several tariffs:
- Basic
- Premium
- VIP
You can find an extended description of tariffs on the website. An important plus is the possibility of installments for several months. One of the advantages of skype piano rehearsals is flexible schedule. In the first 10 days there is an opportunity to return the money if you did not like it or the submission format is not suitable for you. The site contains student reviews and information about teachers.
Skype piano lessons at Sunday Rock School Online
Website: https://sundayart.ru/uroki-fortepiano-online
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +7 343 351 76 75
Current cost: from 3160
Classes can be started with a trial lesson, it costs 300 rubles. Individual piano lessons from scratch are conducted via Skype, it is important for the teacher to hear and see you. The school accepts and teaches adults and children from 10-12 years old to play songs.
You choose the time together with the mentor, draw up a schedule of classes.
The program develops hearing, theory, correct hand placement, playing scales and chords with two hands, how to quickly find and play notes on the keyboard, analysis of the instrument and how to use it. Also, listeners are required in practice to be able to distinguish between treble and bass clefs, Sunday Rock teaches not only keyboards, but also teaches vocals, reading notes on a musical staff and other areas. The teachers have specialized education, and have graduated more than 5,000 students. On the market since 2012 and continues to grow.
Playing the piano according to N.S. Lemeshkina
Website: https://musicaleducation.ru/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +7 (904) 439-43-06
Cost: from 7900
from 2.5 years. Piano lessons are created according to a special technique that allows even small children to learn the material. There are several schemes to choose from, each of which contains video lectures in a convenient format.
The technique is based on the original author’s material. The experience gained by the teacher helps to accurately and correctly study the material.
There is a preparatory lecture for children under three years of age. In the format of a printed edition, you can buy a teaching aid for 5400. The site contains numerous video lessons, as well as many reviews from real students.
help to develop:
- Concentration and attention
- Musical rumor
- Hand dexterity
- Discipline
- Imagination
- Notomic diploma and chords
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Nadezhda Lemeshkina, a teacher with 55 years of experience, believes that early childhood education is the most effective.
School of the game on the piano Music2Sucess
Site: http://music2Success.com
E-mail: [email protected]
phone: 41000 9000
9000 9000 9 with a duration of 15-20 minutes. Piano lessons via video link are divided into large modules in which you gradually learn the material: notes, hand and finger positions, how to play technically quickly and accurately sounds on the keys, accompaniment, rhythmic harmonies and how to learn a piece.
Here they promise to teach you how to play songs and etudes at an amateur level in 2 months. It is possible to choose a more advanced scheme, depending on how much time and communication with teachers you need.
An online piano course can be taken in installments, which is a definite plus. Video piano training guarantees 100% success. If you realize that the material does not suit you, you can make a request and return the money within 7 days. This way you don’t lose anything. The school has good curators with many years of experience who understand the needs of pianists and guide them in the right direction. Singers, musicians, people with higher education. Many of them participated and performed best of all at international competitions.
Irina Gulmina Music School
Website: https://razvitiesluha.ru/
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +7 (499) 390-39-45
Cost: from 3750
Video courses through the application are designed for beginners and amateurs.
You can watch them right away. The price for beginners includes 33 video lessons, with a total duration of more than 10 hours. The program consists of exercises for combining the game with two hands, exercises for feeling the rhythm, analysis of favorite melodies and songs by notes. Familiar melodies are studied by ear, which are easily perceived. Upon completion, you will be able to perform the work accompanied by a voice.
At the end of the program, you will be able to play simple, familiar songs of famous bands, select the right notes by ear for each composition. Gift certificates can be given and used by friends and family.
School EDroom/Guitardo
Website: https://guitardo.ru
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 88005517592
Cost: from 699 rub
. Free trial lesson Interesting classes are held both remotely on the Internet and in person. Consultations take place on a convenient platform via computer or phone, and this is a great opportunity to gain useful knowledge in a comfortable environment, to know more and become an advanced pianist.
You can choose the time of video classes that is convenient for you, you can combine it with your main work. It is necessary to work, practice reading texts in the language of music, do exercises for the right and left hands and show the results of homework. EDroom provides lessons not only on the piano, but also on other musical instruments. A unique selection of teachers according to your desires and goals, common interests allows you to study comfortably and learn how to play your favorite songs from notes.
Teachers monitor your progress and results. After completing your studies, you will learn how to play at an amateur level and play a couple of good tunes, make friends and like-minded people. More than 11,000 satisfied students of various ages, from the smallest, are satisfied with the result. The site has a lot of feedback from students who have passed the piano and understandable articles. The school has been open since 2014, it is liked by many and is one of the largest.
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Remote piano courses for everyone!
In this rating, we have tried to collect the most popular schools that teach how to play the piano sheet music remotely. Among the wide variety you can meet organizations with different prices. We have described lessons that are suitable for children and adults. The review contains contact information: websites, email addresses and phone numbers. After analyzing the information provided, you can find the option that will be the most profitable and comfortable for you.
Education for the gaming industry | Where to study game design
Author:
Julia Shimf, Forbes Education ContributorEditor:
Maria Mironova, Forbes StaffComments of the Forbes Education
9004 revenue, the games industry increased its volume by 9%. Video game sales have grown by more than 60%, and the WHO even launched the #PlayApartTogether initiative, which encourages people to stay at home and play online.
The popularity of games in recent years has led to an increase in demand for professionals in the labor market and, as a result, to the emergence of new educational programs in Russian universities.
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The Game Industry is now on Hype, says Vyacheslav Poguchkin, Deputy Director of the Center for Competence Development in Business Informatics
of the Higher School of the National Academy of Sciences. In his opinion, a historical maximum of money is pouring into the industry, information flows from all sides carry news about how game developers from different parts of the world have earned billions of dollars on their games. And in some cases, starting from scratch, and being ordinary people without a multi-million dollar fortune.![]()
Statistics also show that the market is more than serious. Over the past 2 years alone, the volume of the gaming market has grown by almost $20 billion (19%) and amounted to $175.8 billion (according to NewZoo data as of June 2021). This leads both to a significant growth of existing gaming companies, and to the opening of new ones. Recently, in the CIS, new gaming companies with multimillion-dollar investments from core and non-core founders are opening several per month.
The games industry has already outperformed the music and film market and continues to grow
an average of 20% per year. If, until recently, parents treated games as something frivolous, today game development is a very promising career trajectory,” says Ekaterina Cherkes-zade, director of the University of Creative Industries at Universal University.It is worth noting that so far the share of the Russian games market in the world is only 2%: it is 11th in the world and fifth in Europe (according to PwC).
However, the demand for professionals for the gaming industry is growing: according to Values Value, in 2020, Wargaming, Sperasoft, MY.GAMES, Vizor Games, WakeApp and others needed new developers, artists and marketers for games more than a year earlier.
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,000 Game Design and what a game designer does. Harry Holmwood, professor of computer science at Norwich University of the Arts, describes game design as follows: “It is the entire process of creating a game, which involves professional programmers, designers, artists, animators, writers, project managers, musicians and many others.
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There is a certain problem in terms when game development is discussed in the mass information field, – says Andrey Karsakov, head of the Master’s program in Computer Game Development Technologies at ITMO University. Often the term “game designer” is used as a generalization for everyone involved in game development, although in reality this is not the case: a game designer is just one of the many specialties of people who are involved in game development.
Compared to the film industry, a game designer in games is like a director in movies. To develop the gameplay, draw up a technical task for the performers, calculate the economy, balance battles, work out monetization, analyze the behavior of the players and add the element they need to the game world – all this and much more is done by the game designer, – specifies Vyacheslav Utochkin.
On the face of it, the gaming industry seems to be dominated by artists. But, if you dig a little deeper, then there is a lot of technical component in the games, – notes Andrey Raigorodsky, Ph.
D. PhD, professor, director of the MIPT School of Applied Mathematics and Informatics, — the basis of the game is the software engine, the movement of characters and various interactions within the game world. Then there are multiplayer games, where client-server interaction takes on an important role. Game rules set by game designers often contain complex formulas. There is also an engineering approach in games, which, in turn, requires serious mathematical training. This is exactly what Phystech is strong for. We have opened many departments and laboratories aimed at training qualified programmers and mathematicians.
It is very rare to be a highly specialized game designer,” explains Alexander Myasishchev, Executive Director of Helio games, lecturer in the Computer Game Development Program at ITMO University. In the industry, the demand for specialists has been many times ahead of the supply for several years. Andrey Karsakov notes an acute shortage of professional staff at all levels and specialties – from juniors to team leaders, from game designers to engine developers.
Companies are ready to take students almost at the start, immediately after they enter the educational program.
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If earlier profile programs for the Heymdevs were available only at the Universities and the University and the Universities and the University , then today a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the games industry can be obtained at private and public universities in Russia, among them – Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Scream School (Universal University), HSE, ITMO, RTU MIREA. In Russia, there are already not only master’s programs and additional professional education for those who decide to change their profession and go into the game, but also specialized bachelor’s programs, emphasizes Ekaterina Cherkes-zade.
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So far, education in the gaming industry has looked a bit catching up, agrees Andrey Raigorodsky: “In Russia, we are one of the first, though not the first, to launch a specialized program. I hope we will be able to synchronize education with the actual needs of development studios. Now there are not so many large gaming companies in the country, and there have always been people interested in this area. Many went to work in game studios abroad.” The creators of joint undergraduate programs in game programming and master’s programs in game design, Scream School and MIPT, expect that with the advent of new programs, some of the graduates will stay in Russia and start creating their projects here.
Every year there are more and more programs in game design, concept art, programming for games – both in universities, in the CVE segment, and in the format of massive online courses. Many institutions have secured partnerships with companies, giving students the opportunity to learn from practitioners.
But according to Ekaterina Cherkeszade, many programs lack cross-disciplinarity. Students receive knowledge and skills clearly in their field and do not overlap with students from other gaming specialties, not to mention colleagues from other creative industries (film, design, music, marketing). But this is the reality of working in a game company: concept artists, technical artists, game designers, programmers, game developers, game producers, marketers – they all work as a team on the same project. Then composers, localizers, dubbing actors join them.
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– that already more than 75% of those who come to the HSE with the goal of going to work in the gaming industry realize it already during their studies or at the end of it.
This is due to the quality of training, which results in ready-to-work specialists who can immediately benefit the company, and not waste the time of experienced employees of the company, making typical mistakes and requiring a lot of effort to learn from scratch. Finding a job is more than realistic,” confirms Alexander Myasishchev. “At ITMO, some of the students are sorted out even before the end of their master’s studies. Most students start working while still studying at RTU MIREA,” says Andrey Zuev, director of the IT Institute at RTU MIREA. In his opinion, a specialist who has a good command of, for example, the Unreal Engine, can claim a very competitive salary right after university. There are not enough specialists because the industry is growing faster than those who can create quality content. Plus, foreign studios traditionally hunt Russian developers, programmers, 3D designers. The competition for talent in the industry is very high, and this only plays into the hands of young professionals.
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Over the past few years, we have seen tremendous growth in the industry, thanks in large part to mobile games that have dramatically increased the number of people playing them, and the opening up of new markets such as China, which is now the largest in the world. Harry Holmwood believes that we will see even more development when other countries like India become both a big market for games and also have a stronger game development industry.
In addition, trends such as multiplayer gaming and the shift from pay-once to always-on pay-as-a-service are becoming more prevalent, with things like season passes, new content, and free-to-play models becoming more prevalent. . New technologies such as VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality) and blockchain are also opening up new opportunities for game development. At the same time, the tools that are used are becoming more powerful – for example, the latest Unreal Engine can generate human characters in real time, and they are almost indistinguishable from real ones.
According to Vyacheslav Utochkin, the main changes in game design will be dictated by the requirements of the developing mobile market. Due to high competition and a large number of products, the cost of advertising traffic is steadily increasing. In response, developers are looking for new ways to retain players. One of them is adding narrative mechanics and scenarios to mobile games. This type of retention has always been more typical for PC products, but there is already a growing popularity of both casual games with a story (for example, mobile visual novels) and more complex mid-core games (butlers, strategy, etc.