Language for my son was an immersion program at school where 1/2 day was English and half day in Spanish. Also he had a bit of fun with duo lingo app.
Now his interest is in another language. He has tried Rosetta Stone but doesn't care for it. I plan to sign him up for a MOOC in this language and see how he does and then an online class for credit. Also looking for a local class on Saturdays for him.
Music...provided high quality (essential not to have toy quality) rhythm instruments (bongo, Congo, tambourine, maracas, bells, egg shakers, etc.) as a preschool and early elementary student. Lots of kid music cds, videos. Recorder and book are easy enough to get ($10.00 each) and in 5th grade son self studied it. 3rd grade is the year around here most schools teach recorder. We have an electric keyboard, a piano and several guitars and a ukulele for him to fool around on.
But he has a wind instrument with lessons and band class at school now that he is in middle school. Will probably add either guitar or piano lessons if he ever wants them.
