Posted in Fun Stuff, Video Clips on July 29, 2006 | No Comments »
I recently saw this video on another Kindermusik blog and have been waiting for just the right opportunity to share it with my families. I am truly amazed at what this artist does with sand and an overhead projector. Make sure you have your speakers turned up and be prepared to be amazed yourself. I am every [...]
Posted in Events, Kindermusik, Masterworks Studio on July 26, 2006 | No Comments »
Having lived in the Panola area for almost 29 years and being a confirmed bookaholic, I enjoy dropping by the Salem-Panola branch of the DeKalb County Public Library system. The librarians are all well-known to our family and we consider them all good friends. They are always interested in our family and how we are doing, [...]
Posted in Family Time, Kindermusik on July 22, 2006 | No Comments »
If you have more than one child and would like to include all of your children into one class, then Family Time is the answer for you! Family Time is Kindermusik’s response to the requests made by busy families like yours!
This new curriculum, created by Kindermusik, is designed to apply musical and developmental learning in [...]
Posted in Kindermusik on July 22, 2006 | No Comments »
I have been asked why I believe so passionately in Kindermusik and music for young children in general. The excerpt below is a very brief synopsis of what research has shown that music can do to enhance a child’s development and to further his potential. On a personal level, I not only believe this, but [...]
Posted in Adventures, Kindermusik on July 16, 2006 | 1 Comment »
This past Tuesday was our last class of Creatures at the Ocean at the house on Davis Street. We missed one of our mates who is vacationing on
Cape Cod this week, but we were joined by a visitor just back from her vacation. It was fun to see her enjoy our class!
It’s always interesting to watch and [...]
Posted in Parenting on July 15, 2006 | No Comments »
Here’s a simple test to know whether or not you’re ready to have children.
Have all the answers? Ready as you’ll ever be? Here goes!
MESS TEST: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer.
TOY TEST: Obtain a 55-gallon box of LEGOs (or you [...]
Posted in Fun Stuff, Kindermusik on July 14, 2006 | No Comments »
Fun Make-Your-Own Instrument Ideas
Usually, about this time, every summer, I hear those oft-dreaded words that every parent hears from time to time: “I’m bored!”
To provide a creative opportunity as well as keep the kiddos busy, try making your own musical instruments. Here’s how:
IDEA #1 MAKE A WAVE DRUM
NEEDED: 2 sturdy paper plates, colored painters tape [...]
Posted in Video Clips on July 10, 2006 | No Comments »
For all you soccer fans out there, especially Helena and Ally……………………
Posted in Adventures, Kindermusik on July 8, 2006 | No Comments »
This week, for a change at Gathering Time, I placed my Folkmanis puppets out on the blanket, along with new, different instruments that the children had not seen before. It was interesting to watch their reactions. At first, all the attention was directed to the puppets ( I know! Who can resist Folkmanis puppets?! Look for [...]
Posted in FYI on July 2, 2006 | No Comments »
Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is the only national holiday that celebrates our nation, the United States of America, as a whole, the sum of its parts.
As we remember the birthday of our nation, may we also take time to remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by all servicemen and women everywhere throughout our nation’s [...]
