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Children singing a song and pretending to be owls

How Music Eases Transitions for Kids: From Daily Routines to School Readiness

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn September 4, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Power of Music in Everyday Routines The school year is around the corner, and many families are shifting from long summer days to fall routines filled with daycare, preschool, and new schedules. For children, these transitions can be tricky. Whether it’s getting ready for school in the morning, heading to the playground, or winding …

IA family singing together in a Music Together class

Why Babies Learn Best through Whole-Body Music-Making

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn August 18, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

At Tam Tam, we emphasize that a child’s primary instruments, i.e. their voice and body, are powerful tools for early musical and neurological development. Here’s what neuroscience and developmental research tell us about why involving the whole body in music-making matters so deeply in early childhood: 1.Auditory-Motor Coordination Lays Neural Foundations Babies naturally move to …

How Music and Movement Support Holistic Child Development in Schools

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn July 16, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

At Tam Tam, we know what school leaders and early childhood educators know best: children don’t learn in silos. They develop through rich, interconnected experiences—especially those that engage the whole body, brain, and heart. That’s where music and movement come in. Grounded in the acclaimed Music Together® curriculum, Tam Tam’s in-school programs help young learners …

Child and mom holding hands and singing in Tam Tam's music class

Summer Sounds Ahead: Thank You for a Beautiful Spring at Tam Tam!

by Tam Tam#clintonhill, #fortgreene, #mommyandme, #tamtambrooklyn June 23, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

As we wrap up our joyful spring semester, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to the families who filled our classrooms, parks, and hearts with music, laughter, and connection. Whether you sang about donkeys, danced like ponies, or drummed together in rhythm, you helped make this semester vibrant and alive. It’s an honor …

Parents lifting their babies in music class

Why Tam Tam Stands Out: Beyond the Show, Into Real Music-Making

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn May 25, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

If you’ve ever taken your child to a drop-in sing-along or kids’ music show, you know how much fun it can be to watch their little face light up with delight. But at Tam Tam, we believe music isn’t just something to watch—it’s something to do, together. What Makes Tam Tam Unique? 1. Parents Are …

Preschool children dancing with scarves during a music and movement class supporting wellness and early childhood development.

Music, Movement & Wellness: A Research-Based Approach for Early Childhood Classrooms

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn May 8, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

How Music Nurtures Wellness in Early Childhood Education At a time when educators are increasingly focused on supporting children’s mental health and overall well-being, music has emerged as a powerful and joyful tool. Tam Tam’s in-school music and movement program, based on the award-winning Music Together® curriculum, offers NYC schools a research-backed way to integrate …

Parent and preschooler enjoying weekend music class together in Brooklyn

Weekend Music Classes for Working Families: Joyful Connection in a Busy Life

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn May 1, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

For working families, weekday schedules can be a blur of drop-offs, deadlines, and dinner prep. That’s why Tam Tam’s weekend music classes offer the perfect chance to reconnect, reset, and start your weekend with joy. Here are 7 reasons why working families in Brooklyn love our weekend offerings: 1. Set the Tone for a Joyful …

Health and safety at Tam Tam

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn March 10, 2020February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and continuing classes barring any government-imposed closures. In all of our classes, we want to make sure that we are maintaining best practices to prevent the spread of germs. To that end, we are increasing our normal cleaning practices and disinfecting all instruments (rather than just those that …