Tomorrow, May 22, is the International Day for Biological Diversity. You may be thinking – okay, now there’s officially a holiday for everything! True – this holiday is little known. But with such an overarching, unanimously critical concept like biodiversity, … Continue reading →
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“Repetition continues to be important in the development of language and movement, as it is repeated experiences that reinforce the pathways of the brain. By two years of age, a toddler’s cerebral cortex contains well over a hundred trillion synapses, … Continue reading →
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This morning, Education Week published an article affirming spatial skills as a key to math learning. Movement and “task” activities (cutting paper shapes, building blocks, coloring in lines, clapping, stomping, singing) not only improve a child’s discipline ability to write … Continue reading →
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As an early tribute to Mothers Day, we’d like to share some thoughts on the indefatigable job of – you guessed it – being a mom. Mothers live an interesting paradox: they are either recognized as saints or servants. A … Continue reading →
Is music literally capable of saving lives? According to Dr. José Antonio Abreu, it definitely is. His story is a reason to celebrate this Monday morning, and a powerful reminder of the power of music for children. In 1975, Dr. … Continue reading →
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Focusing on one sense at a time helps children strengthen their perception. Focusing on sound, for example, sharpens listening skills. Experts say that about two-thirds of everything learned is learned through listening. When children are given an opportunity to practice … Continue reading →
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As the month of April ends and so does National Poetry Month in the U.S. we wanted to share this collaborative effort from Reading Rainbow. For the first time ever, they have combined a number of responses from their fans … Continue reading →
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Monday mornings are best begun with a poem. We think this E.E. Cummings poem, “in Just-” celebrates spring, children, and music in a refreshingly dissonant way. What do you think? in Just– E.E. Cummings in Just- spring when the world … Continue reading →
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This year, the theme for Earth Day is the Face of Climate Change – and we want to know what the Kindermusik community is doing to support our environment. Please share your comments, or post pictures from your events to … Continue reading →
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Bill McKibben’s new climate change movie, “Do the Math,” airs April 21st across the United States. We’ve always loved Bill McKibben for his scientific integrity – his ability inspire people through his careful articulation of the evolving data behind climate … Continue reading →
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