Activities that encourage a child to move or STOP moving in response to a cue help the child develop inhibitory control. This ability to control one’s own body movements is an important first step toward developing both coordination and self-discipline. … Continue reading →
FOL Fridays: “Aaaand Stop!” Read More »
By mid January, we’ve reached the tender time in New Year’s resolution making when our December 31st proclamations are either set to become a reality, or they’re fading into the holiday’s festive ghost. 2012 was a significant year for KI … Continue reading →
New Year, New Goals Read More »
Original Draft: Jan 25, 2012 My eldest son, started Kindermusik when he was 5. He is in the Young Child music classes, which builds the foundations of musical theory & performance. He’s learning high and low, rests and beats (steady … Continue reading →
My First Baby Music Class with Kindermusik Read More »
“Shockingly, when we look at some of the most elite musicians in the world, we find that they aren’t necessarily practicing more but, instead, more deliberately. This is because they spend more time focused on the hardest task and focus … Continue reading →
Lacking productivity? Think like a musician. Read More »
Happy Friday, all – it’s time to be uplifted. The town of Cateura, Paraguay, is the largest landfill in a nation long-suffering from political and economic corruption. The world’s poorest children take the brunt of environmental injustice. As the primary … Continue reading →
“Landfill Harmonic” Read More »
“Use your words.” Early literacy and preschool teachers, parents, grandparents, and other caregivers can often be heard patiently saying that same phrase to young children throughout the day. Teaching and encouraging children to use words to express thoughts, feelings, and … Continue reading →
Encouraging children to “use words” supports early literacy Read More »
The annual Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing right now in Las Vegas, unveiling all the gadgetry and geekery your heart desires. New word nerd alert: Phablets, a phone and tablet combo. A fork that tells you to slow … Continue reading →
Consumer Electronics Show 2013 unveils new kid-friend(lier) tablets Read More »
We’ve always wondered what it looked like from the trombone’s point of view. Are you ready to bring the joy of musical learning into a child’s life? We’re ready for you. Easy, online training with a world of support behind … Continue reading →
Ready to teach Kindermusik? Just Press Play Read More »
1. Have you always had a green approach to teaching your KI Jonesboro class? Yes, our city of Jonesboro started their recycling program right after my family and I moved here in 1995. We began participating immediately by recycling all #1 … Continue reading →
Q & A with Dana McKinney, KI Green Competition Winner! Read More »
It is no secret that parent involvement in early childhood education can be a pivotal factor in a child’s academic success, especially early literacy. In fact, research shows that children’s reading achievement, vocabulary, and comprehension skills improve when their parents … Continue reading →
Decrease in Father Involvement in Children’s Reading Read More »
