One of the reasons we’re fond of saying that Kindermusik is so much more than just music is because Kindermusik benefits your child in so many more ways other than just musically. In fact, keeping your child enrolled in Kindermusik classes is one of the very best things you can do to help your child be prepared for – and succeed in! – school.
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Music belongs in our schools. Of course, we know we are preaching to the choir (figuratively and literally!). In the movie, Mr. Holland’s Opus, music teacher Glenn Holland said: “You can cut the arts as much as you want…sooner or later, these kids aren’t going to have anything to read or write about.” It’s true. Music and the arts speak to us and for
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Early language development begins long before children say recognizable words. Linguist Patricia Kuhl notes that a six-to-eight month old baby can discriminate any sound in any language. In early language development, children naturally learn phonetically by interacting with other people. In contrast, learning another language in later years, such as in high school or at university, often includes many hours of learning through grammar,
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The number of English Language Learners enrolled in PreK programs and elementary schools in the United States continues to grow. Using music to teach English Language Learners can be an effective way to help ELL students experience gains in early language development. 6 ways music and movement support the early language development of ELL students Music stimulates language learning, builds phonological and phonemic awareness,
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