Good morning KI Green, and happy Friday! Two days left to submit your sustainability efforts to the KI Star Steward Contest. If you’re holding back because you don’t think your efforts are worthy, you’re probably a better steward than you … Continue reading →
Everyday Environmentalists Read More »
Do you remember this song? Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go. The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh Through white and drifted snow. It’s hard to say when this famous American poem … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving song and activities: Over the River and Through the Woods Read More »
In response to a popular holiday song, “Do you hear what I hear?” the answer just might be: maybe. Hearing distinct differences in sounds takes practice. For example, back in August and September, early childhood teachers welcomed new students into … Continue reading →
The connection between timbre and phonemic awareness Read More »
“What are you doing? You’re supposed to be going to sleep.” It’s late at night, and your baby needs to go to sleep. Everything’s been taken care of – clean diaper, quiet house, feeding, burping … so what’s with all … Continue reading →
Bed Time? And do lullabies really work? Read More »
We partner with a lot of experts to create and support our standards-based early literacy curriculum, ABC Music & Me, including experienced early literacy educators, trainers, researchers and professional musicians and music producers who understand how music can unlock a … Continue reading →
National Parents as Teachers Conference Read More »
One week left to submit your sustainability efforts into the Star Steward Competition! Star Stewards – It’s November 4th! One week left to submit your Star Steward efforts to win 50 free Kindermusik song credits, $100 donation to your charity … Continue reading →
Learning Two Languages Makes Children Excel in Host of Skills Counsel & Heal, August 4, 2012 Researchers say bilingual children are often on their mental toes, switching back and forth between two languages. That mental acuity has an influence on … Continue reading →
Where did I read that? A wrap up of bilingual stories and trends in education Read More »
Thirty years ago an early literacy revolution began, but it didn’t start how you might think. It began with a single computer, well, millions of them to be exact. In 1982, the Commodore 64 personal computer became available to the … Continue reading →
E-books can help early literacy development of at risk students Read More »
Meet Hannah Pingree, former Main Speaker of the House and #6 finalist for the Healthy Child Healthy World’s “Mom on a Mission” Competition (and honorary KI Star Steward!). Hannah has successfully convinced state legislators to regulate and ban toxic chemicals … Continue reading →
Hannah Pingree, Mom on a Mission Read More »
Puppets are often used in the ESL classroom for young children. These playful characters are used to provide a cultural connection to the classroom, to enhance storytime, and to model conversational phrases. In addition, the puppet can speak exclusively in … Continue reading →
