For the fifth year in a row, Neshaminy Montessori will proudly perform an opera composed by Charis Bean Duke. This year, the show will be a rendition of “Rumpelstiltskin.” Here at Neshaminy Montessori, we understand that early exposure to music education has been proven to increase a child’s IQ and actively contributes to the development of their brain.
· Rehearsals directly contribute to cognitive development. While children rehearse, learn choreography, and work on blocking, they are not only refining their performance abilities but aiding their neurological development.
· Exposure to new songs builds literacy skills. Through learning new songs, our students are exposed to new vocabulary which will benefit them in their comprehension and language development in the classroom.
· Performing allows children to be more in tune with their emotions. As the students are asked to convey their message through acting, they are refining their emotional intelligence thus becoming more socially aware.
· Through rehearsals and performances, students advance their memory function. Retention skills and sequencing are developed through the memory of their lines, songs, and choreography.
· The opera assists students in developing a stronger sense of individualism, self-reflection and self-esteem. Participating in the opera helps our students to learn about grit and commitment, emotional preparation and dedication. In the end, they can reflect on how their hard work paid off—ultimately giving them a sense of accomplishment.
The children are looking forward to showcasing their abilities on June 10th – 11th at 10am. We hope to see you there.
