Want to introduce your kids to something amazing? Check out the Kindermusik Green Blog for a video of The Garbage Men – an Eco Rock band of five high schoolers from Sarasota, FL. These kids have created homemade instruments out … Continue reading →
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“Singing ability is related to the ability to control speech fluctuations, and speech activities appear to help develop tuneful singing skills.” (McDonald, Dorothy and Gene M. Simons.) The ability to sing and the ability to converse with expressive speech are … Continue reading →
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The below article is from Miss Analiisa, of Studio3Music, the largest Kindermusik studio in the greater Seattle area. You can visit Studio3′s Web site here. In our backyard, we have a shed. In it are the garden tools, the suitcases, … Continue reading →
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The developing brain is wired to learn as the body moves. To achieve the precision of the mature brain, stimulation in the form of movement and sensory experiences during the early developing years is necessary. Providing children with sensory-motor experiences, … Continue reading →
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Here’s a great story from a Kindermusik Parent – we had to share! Thank you to Fiona & Fiona’s Mommy for posting on the Family Gathering Forum. “Remember when I posted about when to start cleanup time with a toddler? … Continue reading →
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When creating music together in an ensemble, or group setting, each participant has the opportunity to experience music with “greater harmonic color, musical depth, variety of sound, and rhythmic complexities” than when participating alone. Ensemble opportunities also “stimulate and challenge” … Continue reading →
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Next to playing with mom, playing music is one of your baby’s favorite activities—and one of the most natural things your baby can do. Making sounds with easy-to-grasp instruments gives your baby an “I can do this” sense of accomplishment.Shaking … Continue reading →
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Your child needs more than exposure to music. Your child needs participation in music! He/she thrives on emotionally engaging music activities which integrate sight, sound, touch, and movement. Through these joyful music experiences your child is learning to love music … Continue reading →
Kindermusik and Your Child: Multisensory Equals More Memory and More Skills! Read More »
Circle Dances Circle dances come from the wonderful tradition of communities dancing together, a tradition which is timeless in origin and yet relevant today in its capacity to foster togetherness. Dancing in a circle actually benefits the mind, body, and … Continue reading →
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