Oh Mother!
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 →
Minds on Music
In Venezuela, Classical Music Fights Poverty
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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FOL Fridays: Becoming a Good Listener
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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Last Day of National Poetry Month
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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What’s the Rhythm of Spring?
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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Earth Day 2013 with Kindermusik
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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What Does “350″ Mean to You?
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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The Power of Talking (and Singing) to your Baby!
Now for the drum-roll deserving, edge-of-your-seat, epic, astrological, million dollar question. What makes a good parent? We’d cue the drum-roll but that would be redundant. Of all the pillars of child-rearing– instilling good behavior, table manners, diligence and potty training– the … Continue reading →
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Choosing Great Children’s Books
We all know that reading to our children is an important part of their intellectual and emotional development. But why is this so? Parent and Child Magazine explains in an insightful article by Susan B. Neuman, a professor of childhood … Continue reading →
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Tips for Using Music to Engage Children in Mathematics
“Giving children a stimulating mathematical environment as infants and toddlers is vitally important and can enhance future abilities in mathematics (Mazzocco, Feigenson, & Halberda 2011).” This idea, as well as the following four pointers, comes from the NAEYC’s study, “The … Continue reading →
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