For parents with young children, Life Balance is a mythical beast! A hammock gently swaying in a warm ocean breeze as you watch ships leave the harbor or the quiet creaking of a porch swing in the dappled afternoon sunlight can bring thoughts of a little Life Balance in an increasingly complex world. For parents of children under 2, however, the nursery glider moving
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Understanding and accepting similarities and differences among people is the foundation of Social Studies skills in the early childhood years. Teaching social studies through the arts, including music education, increases children’s understanding and engagement and also gives voice to cultures that may not be reflected in the current classroom or community. Dancing the way to understanding cultures “Dancing along” with other families around the world, all
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Easy Activity for Teaching Social Studies through Music Read More »
We’re not too shy to say that we’re the experts when it comes to creating a one-of-a-kind experience in our music classes for kids. In fact, Kindermusik has been the world’s leader in music education programs for young children for over 30 years now. In all that time and with the help of thousands of licensed Kindermusik educators all around the world, we’ve learned
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5 Things Not to Do in a Music Class Read More »
Music makes memories—and conjures them up, too. Think about it. How many of us instantly transform back into a 16 year old when we hear our favorite song from that time period? Or maybe your musical memories include family road trips, your first concert, or the lullaby playlist you put together when your first child entered the world. Regardless of the soundtrack to your
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Photo Series: Snapshots that completely capture what’s going on in music class Read More »
It’s coming, one day soon (if it hasn’t already). Your child will want to learn how to ride a bike—the big kid kind. There will be spills and thrills for both of you as your helmeted child learns how to balance and maintain the right rhythm and tempo for pedaling and braking. Shouts of “Don’t let go!” “I need a push!” and “Arggg!” will
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Dancing Today Leads to Bike Riding Tomorrow Read More »
It was bound to happen. Taylor Swift and New Direction (or is it One Direction?!) play more at our house these days than Dan Zanes, Justin Roberts, Laurie Berkner, and Elizabeth Mitchell. And I’m okay with it…most days. At nearly 10, our oldest daughter, Emerson, has reached a new musical milestone—asserting her own personal taste in music. Yep. It was certainly bound to happen.
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An Open Letter to All Music Teachers Read More »
It’s not a coincidence that some of the most brilliant minds in history were (and are!) also musicians. That list includes famous names like Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Galileo, and Steven Spielberg. Research study after research study continues to show that music education or to be more precise – actively engaging in musical activities
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4 Ways Music Helps Your Brain Read More »
Young children tend to view the world with an abundance of imagination. They can easily envision living life as an astronaut, walking on lava, riding on a unicorn, or sailing on a pirate ship to the land of dinosaurs (Pirates of the Caribbean meets Jurassic Park). Of course, they have never actually done those things in real life, but it doesn’t stop them from
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I Can’t Believe I Did THIS in Music Class Read More »
We love it when science backs up again and again what music teachers and parents have known for a long time – music and music classes have significant and far-reaching benefits that extend beyond singing, moving, and playing instruments and into areas of brain development, academic advantage, language development, literacy, and more. In particular, new research is highlighting the powerful connection between music and
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Today officially marks Earth Day! However, for young children, every day is Earth Day. After all, they discover something new and wonderful about the outside world each time they encounter it. It’s one of the reasons a walk with a toddler takes 30 minutes just to make it from the front door to the sidewalk. Flowers, leaves, rocks, grass, worms, butterflies, birds, clouds….there are
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How to Raise a Child Who Cares for the Environment Read More »
