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24 Favorite Kindermusik Activities for the 24 Hours of International Music Day

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Download PDF:  24 Musical Activities Every day is international music day in our Kindermusik classes because our music, our activities, and our educators are from all around the world. But in honor of the day especially set aside for a worldwide celebration, we are delighted to share 24 favorite Kindermusik activities to help you sing, sway, dance, and play your way through all 24
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4 ways after-school programs help students who may be at risk

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For students who may be at risk, school can be a place to eat a warm meal, access and read books, and play safely outside with friends. When the bell rings at the end of the day, many underserved students leave the safety and structure of school for an environment less than ideal. However, quality after-school programs can provide many benefits for children, especially
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Music & Movement Benefits: Reading with Babies

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“You may have tangible wealth untold: caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.  Richer than I you can never be… I had a mother read to me.”  – Strickland Gillilan, The Reading Mother Reading aloud to a child is the most powerful way to prepare her for success in reading.  .  In her book, Reading Magic, author Mem Fox explains that “…the more language
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Musical Parenting in the Four Seasons of Early Childhood

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We’ve all heard that there are seasons of life, but it can be particularly insightful for parents of young children to think of the seasons (or stages) of early childhood, each with its own unique joys and challenges – joys and challenges that also have the potential to give way to some of the greatest rewards of parenting.  Kindermusik classes not only meet the
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Music and language share common brain pathways

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Athletes employ the benefits of music to boost overall performance. Science shows that specific types of music can really get the blood pumping and focus the mind on the task at hand—like 1-minute planks or running those last few miles. However, a new study also shows that music can get the blood pumping for language development, too. Music and language development on the same
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4 Things You May Not Know About Kindermusik

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Kindermusik isn’t just for kids – it’s for parents too! You’ll love the support and friendship you find amongst the other adults in the class.  The class activities are just as much fun for you as they are for your child – and no one cares how well you sing or dance.  It’s all about the kids!  Plus you’ll take home what you learn
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What You Need for Your Child When Your Child Needs It Most

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Every stage, or “season,” of early childhood has its triumphs and its challenges.  At Kindermusik, we believe that music and movement should be a huge part of both the celebrations and the everyday moments of each stage of childhood. That’s why Kindermusik classes are not just filled with happy music and delightful activities for kids, but are also full of practical tips and musical
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Professional development for teachers helps preschoolers, too

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Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay, wrote: “If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right.” Undoubtedly, she knew more about building a cosmetics business than early childhood education, but she understood the power of believing in your abilities. Now, early childhood research shows that when teachers believe in their abilities it impacts more than just
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4 Cool Music Facts

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When young children are consistently engaged by music in an age-appropriate, socially accepting environment, they benefit at so many levels. Learning through music literally lights up every area of a child’s brain and teaches little ones to love learning. So, in our music education classes for babies, big kids, toddlers, preschoolers, and families when we recite a nursery rhyme, participate in a circle dance
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Celebrate Inventors Month with the benefits of music

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Happy Inventors Month! In 1998, the United Inventors Association of the USA (UIA-USA), the Academy of Applied Science, and Inventors’ Digest magazine started Inventor’s Month as a way to celebrate the various contributions of inventors. Inventors make our lives easier from electricity to indoor plumbing to modern medicine to peanut better. The list of top inventors probably includes Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein,
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