Benefits to Children and their Adults:
· Provides fun and enjoyment in an educational environment
· Instills an appreciation of Irish music, and music in general, in both children and adults
· Invites the Irish community to celebrate their heritage
· Invites the non-Irish community to experience a different culture and to introduce children to cultural diversity at an early age
· Brings Irish music, dance and language to the children and families of New York
· Contributes to the musical development of children through Irish music
· Mixed age class contributes to the emotional and social development of children through interaction with other children, as they both learn and share
· Aids in motor-skills development through movement and the use of musical instruments
· Provides a forum for caregivers and their children to learn together in an interactive environment
· Provides FUN!