Minds On Music – The Kindermusik Blog
For three generations, Kindermusik has helped millions of children around the world build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?… How many of us as children sang this song with the beloved Mr. Rogers? And, of course, we always answered, “Yes!” to being his neighbor. After all, who wouldn’t want to go over for …
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We spy something GREEN. Well, of course, we do! It’s St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrating all things Irish takes on a whole new level of fun when you add children to the mix. Take a look inside a Kindermusik class to see how we like to celebrate in the classroom and then discover some ways for …
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There was a fascinating article recently published in Forbes magazine about how one man is using music, and specifically a music school, to shape a new generation in Vietnam. The title of the article says it all, “Music Awakens Education in Vietnam.” Nguyen Hong Minh’s vision is to use music to broaden minds, expand opportunities, …
We have music on the brain—all sorts of music. All. The. Time. We love to share music and musical learning with children and families in studios, schools, childcare centers, and more. Introducing children to a wide variety of musical genres gives them a greater understanding of what is possible through music. Today, thanks to a …
With educators in over 70 countries, you can imagine we speak a lot of languages when we get together! Thankfully, we do share one common language: music and learning. A group of VYL ELL teachers in Italy recently experienced this common language at a one-day training session hosted by Kindermusik. Danny Berryman and Laura D’Abbondanza, …
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When it comes to all things technological, today’s kids seem to be genetically predisposed to easily understanding and assimilating anything tech related. They usually know which buttons to push before their parents do, even if it’s the first time they’ve had the remote control or device in their hands! A new study finds that a …
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Partnership Combines the Power of Music with Digital Reading For Music in Our Schools Month and Read Across America Day LOS ANGELES, CA & GREENSBORO, NC – February 18, 2014 – Reading Rainbow and Kindermusik International, two of the most trusted brands in childhood education, today announced a partnership that combines Kindermusik International’s research-based musical …
“…I get to do what I LOVE and know that it matters. How can anything be more fun? “ ~ Deborah Foster “…I am a rock star to my preschoolers! ~ Anne Hendrix “… it fills me up to the brim with the love of my families and children! Kindermusik is my passion because I …
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Kids Say: “Music class is the best part of being a kid.” ~ Marcus “I love to play my glockenspiel.” ~ Olivia “I love Ms. Karen and to play all the instruments.” ~ Jake “It makes my brain bigger.” ~John “All my friends are there ” ~ Alicia “I like all the things we do. I …
One of the best things about Kindermusik is the way the music and movement activities are so carefully and creatively designed to enhance every area of a child’s development. You might think it’s just about the music, but as we’re often fond of saying, “We’re so much MORE than just music.” There are many benefits …