Minds On Music – The Kindermusik Blog
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Monday mornings are best begun with a poem. We think this E.E. Cummings poem, "in Just-" celebrates spring, children, and music in a refreshingly dissonant way. What do you think? in Just– E.E. Cummings in Just- spring when the world is mud- luscious the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee and eddieandbill come running …
Bill McKibben’s new climate change movie, “Do the Math,” airs April 21st across the United States. We’ve always loved Bill McKibben for his scientific integrity – his ability inspire people through his careful articulation of the evolving data behind climate change. In a world where science has largely eroded from the pop culture “green movement,” …
Here are a dozen reasons why families enrolled in Kindermusik (just like you!) love Kindermusik@Home. 12 Reasons Why Parents Love Kindermusik@Home Easy access—available from any smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer so the learning can happen anywhere at anytime. Go-to and trusted source for “play time” ideas for you and your child to do together, …
At Kindermusik, we believe that a parent is a child’s first and most important teacher. We also realize that second language teachers have a unique set of challenges in the classroom. Diversity. In one classroom, parents and children may speak several different languages. Digital divide. Some parents are comfortable with digital and tablet learning. Some …
Musician Howard Levy has played with some of the world’s best musicians – from the innovative, future-forward stylings of banjoist Béla Fleck to Dolly Parton, Bobby McFerrin, as well as symphony orchestra musicians around the world with his Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra. Howard is also a featured musician on two Kindermusik recordings: “Riding …
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It’s no secret. We love music. Music can move us in profound ways. No question about it. With more than 35 years of experience creating music classes for toddlers, babies, big kids, and families as well as standards-aligned daycare and preschool curriculum, we know the lasting impact music education can have on a child. We …
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Researchers have known for years that babies have a preference for the sound of their mother’s voice. A preference they show by turning their head towards the sound of their mother, and increase suckling. Recently researchers asked if a baby born to a bilingual mother would have a preference for one language over the other. …
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As promised, this week we’ll share snapshots of three women who did achieve musical fame in a male-dominated history of famous composers, in honor of Women’s History Month and Music in Our Schools Month. Today, we bring you Dame Ethel Smyth. Dame Ethel Smyth – Ethel was not without adversity from a young age; when …
We’re multi-lingual! ABC English & Me can now speak nine languages, including English! We’re delighted to announce the new language translations in Kindermusik@Home for ABC English & Me. Kindermusik@Home materials feature the interactive songs, stories, and activities from class — in an easily downloadable format for a variety of mobile and at-home computer devices. And …
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During the first year or so of life, gross-motor activities dominate a child’s repertoire of movement, with the major objective being the mastery of walking. As the child grows older, however, she can being to focus on activities – such as instrument exploration and finger plays – that encourage the development of small muscles… the …