Children in this age group are eager to make new friends, We teach them good principles of what it means to be a friend and how to treat one another with respect. We have typical kids mentor kids with challenges as their “Best Friend”.

Through this delightfully fun program they learn to appreciate all abilities and to create friendships with diverse people. The materials used are selected for their ability to motivate and teach guiding principles B.E.S.T. is excited to introduce the award-winning materials from Brite Music, Inc. as part of their curriculum. Janeen Brady, the company founder, has been producing children's music and stories since the 1970's. The brilliance behind Janeen's wonderful music and stories is their ability to teach character-building values in a fun and entertaining way.

We intersperse current, fun, Disney-type music that the kids hear on their favorite shows into the mix to keep them interested.

We concentrate on basic principals of learning to take direction, becoming one of the group, body awareness and movement, simple hand gestures and dance moves. We provide fun activities that reinforce social skills. We teach sign language to music to help bridge the understanding and bring beauty and form to the lyrics. But most of all its about making friends, and having fun!

Typical Children
Children learn what they live. If they are introduced to children with disabilities at an early age, they are more likely to accept differences among people. They learn that all people have worth and deserve respect. They learn compassion and about how to help friends with limitations. Working together takes the fear out of differences and opens up possibilities for future friendships with people of all types.

Kids with Disabilities
They learn that they can do a lot of the things others do with a little help. They develop a sense of security and confidence through friendships that develop.

Benefits of Music
Research shows that music engages the right and left side of the brain making it a comprehensive way to learn. We learn and retain information better when set to music. One of the first things we teach is the alphabet, set to music. Music and dance programs can be a critical component in helping children with disabilities in so many areas.