At certain times of the year, I find myself reflecting back on what it is that I love so much about teaching music, and specifically, teaching Kindermusik. Little did I know the beautiful journey that would unfold for me professionally or the countless precious memories that I would come to treasure when I taught my first class way back in 1994. So why do
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One of the things that sets Kindermusik educators apart is the requirement to not only be trained to teach our world-class curricula, but also the requirement to maintain and improve through professional development. No matter what “season” you are in with your current or potential Kindermusik career, Kindermusik International offers professional development that’s just what you need when you need it. When you’re just
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Music can both bring an existing community together and create a new community. Director, Musician, and Kindermusik Educator Amy Munsell understands the power of music to make connections between people of all ages and all backgrounds. When she opened her studio in Casper, Wyoming, late last year, many people in her area questioned the need for music classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
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For over 30 years now, we here at Kindermusik International have been empowering music teachers all around the world with a special kind of super power – the power of music. 10 Ways Music Gives Teachers Secret Super Powers Secret Super Power #1: Engaging a child’s mind, as well as his heart. Many studies over the past two decades have suggested that there is
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That’s a bold claim, but it’s true. The best investment all educators or teachers can make is to actively take advantage of ways to constantly improve themselves and to be open to new possibilities. Teacher training matters – it enhances job satisfaction and quality of teaching. And that’s why Kindermusik educators are some of the best teachers on the planet. They love their job;
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As a Kindermusik program owner, some of the very best teachers I’ve ever hired were Kindermusik parents first. So I am a firm believer that Kindermusik parents make great Kindermusik teachers! Kindermusik parents who become Kindermusik teachers… have seen first-hand what teaching children in Kindermusik means for the educator, for the parents, and for the children. have hearts big enough to love other people’s
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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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American writer Sarah Dessen is not a Kindermusik teacher nor does she specialize in early childhood special education. However, she seems to understand how music can reach individuals of all abilities. She wrote: “Music is the great uniter, an incredible force, something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in common.” In Kindermusik, we say it this way: “Everyone speaks
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There’s an old Proverb that says, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” That’s exactly how Kindermusik educators stay sharp, pardon the pun. We learn from each other! Here are some ways all licensed Kindermusik educators use peer learning: The learning groups in KI’s unique training course, Kindermusik Fundamentals This is where Kindermusik educators get their start and begin forming connections and friendships
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Why teach Kindermusik? There are many benefits of becoming a licensed Kindermusik educator, but here are the top ten favorites. 1. Convenient online training and the connections you make with other educators-in-training 2. The community of passionate, caring Kindermusik educators from all around the world who regularly connect and share virtually via the Kindermusik Cafe 3. The Kindermusik curricula which has been carefully researched
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