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4 best practices for teaching young English Language Learners

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Early language development begins long before children say recognizable words. Linguist Patricia Kuhl notes that a six-to-eight month old baby can discriminate any sound in any language. In early language development, children naturally learn phonetically by interacting with other people. In contrast, learning another language in later years, such as in high school or at university, often includes many hours of learning through grammar,
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6 reasons to use music and movement to teach English Language Learners

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The number of English Language Learners enrolled in PreK programs and elementary schools in the United States continues to grow. Using music to teach English Language Learners can be an effective way to help ELL students experience gains in early language development. 6 ways music and movement support the early language development of ELL students Music stimulates language learning, builds phonological and phonemic awareness,
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FOL Fridays: The Benefit of a Routine

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Regular schedules provide a framework that orders a young child’s world.  While predictability can be tedious for adults, children thrive on sameness and repetition.  “Knowing what to expect from relationships and activities helps children become more confident,” says Dr. Peter Gorski, assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (Asher). Tips for parents:  The days never seem to go exactly as planned with young
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How Music Classes Prepare Your Child for School

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Early childhood education is important, and Kindermusik International believes that you – the parent – are your child’s first and best teacher.  But what to do with your child until he is 7 years old?  We’d like to recommend Kindermusik classes! 9 ways Music Classes prepare your child for school Music classes in the early years that include parental involvement and focus on learning
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5 essential skills taught in early childhood education

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In early childhood education, we understand that teaching children involves celebrating the uniqueness of each child and preparing them for academic success beyond the preschool classroom. As creators of a standards-aligned daycare and preschool curriculum, we also know just how important these early years can be to a child’s lifelong learning abilities. Early childhood education may look like fun and games (and it is!)
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Research Proves Just 30 Minutes/Week of ABC Music & Me Delivers 32% Literacy Gain!

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Improving Student Language & Literacy Skills: A Study of the Effectiveness of ABC Music & Me Overview To evaluate the effectiveness of Kindermusik’s ABC Music & Me curriculum, an independent research firm, SEG Measurement, conducted a national, multi-site study* following 299 preschool children during the 2012-13 school year. ABC Music & Me is a supplemental early childhood curriculum that uses music and movement to
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10 Benefits of Becoming a Licensed Kindermusik Educator

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Why teach Kindermusik? There are many benefits of becoming a licensed Kindermusik educator, but here are the top ten favorites. 1.  Convenient online training and the connections you make with other educators-in-training 2.  The community of passionate, caring Kindermusik educators from all around the world who regularly connect and share virtually via the Kindermusik Cafe 3. The Kindermusik curricula which has been carefully researched
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Using Kindermusik@Home to Make Parenting a Little Bit Easier

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One of the fabulous benefits of your enrollment in Kindermusik is Kindermusik@Home – a whole new way to access and enjoy your Home Materials throughout the week.  But how can Kindermusik@Home make parenting a little bit easier?  Well, you might turn to Kindermusik@Home when you… need a lullaby to calm your baby to sleep are looking for a special way to connect with your
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