Nothing really prepares a person for the season of life called Parenting. It’s one of those things that no one really tells you. After all, parenting feels a bit like playing a game where the rules change constantly. For example, shortly after mastering the perfect origami-like swaddle, your child no longer needs it to sleep through the night. Or maybe you finally figured out how
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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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What You Need for Your Child When Your Child Needs It Most Read More »
This is the time of year when many Kindermusik educators are bidding a fond farewell to their Kindermusik graduates – a bittersweet time for sure! But they are sent way with so much pride, not just because of their accomplishments, but because of how Kindermusik has prepared them to succeed. How Kindermusik Graduates are Prepared to Succeed Musically – With hands-on experience with musical
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What is TEMPO you ask? Simply put, tempo is the speed of the music. Fast, slow, and everything in-between! But why is TEMPO so important? There is a tempo in every sport your child will play, in every speech, every talk, every meeting your child will hold, and of course, in music. Here’s where being in a Kindermusik class is so valuable – your
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Based on what parents have shared with us over the years and all the hugs and smiles we’ve gotten from our Kindermusik kids, we could probably list 100 reasons why you’ll love Kindermusik this Summer, but here are our top 10. 10 reasons to take a Kindermusik music class for kids this summer! Fun summery themes give you plenty of ways to create special
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Today is World Poetry Day. And while your child may not be up to appreciating Robert Frost or Elizabeth Barrett Browning just yet, he/she does benefit significantly by learning (and enjoying!) children’s rhymes and poems. Why are rhyming songs and chants so vital to a young child’s development? Reading expert and author Mem Fox explains why: “The importance of getting rhymes and songs into
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Music & Movement Benefits: Rhymers Will Be Readers Read More »
Most everything is more fun with a friend, and that’s especially true of Kindermusik! Kindermusik is one of those really wonderful activities that is just as much for you as it is for your child – one special benefit being the friendship and support the adults find amongst each other because of Kindermusik. Many friendships have come out of being with other adults in
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One aspect of self-control is inhibitory control, or the ability to stop oneself and wait. Toddlers love stop-and-go games because they allow them to practice control over their physical bodies and to revel in their mastery of this control. Inhibitory control is important in social interactions where taking turns is involved, and as such is an important skill for success in school. In fact,
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FOL Fridays – Stop… and GO! Read More »
In a recent post, we highlighted some of the components of “The Parent Test,” that mostly unwritten list of criteria against which parents evaluate the worth and value of many of the activities, toys, and experiences we choose for our children. We made a pretty bold claim that Kindermusik is one of the best and most reliable answers to ALL of the questions that
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Teachers are always observing their students. Here at Kindermusik International, we have a sneaking suspicion that you might have noticed something a little different, a little special, about some of the students in your class… We think we might know the secret – those stand-out students probably have something in common… they’ve all been in Kindermusik! So how can you know for sure? Here
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