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.
Literacy begins early, with nothing more than simply spending time with a book. Even if your baby puts the book in her mouth while you read, she absorbs the sounds of your words, the action of you turning the page, and the pleasure you derive from reading. The first time your little one points to …
When your baby cries, you instinctively scoop him up and rock him. His need to move and his ability to be soothed by movement are vital in the first 15 months of life when the vestibular system – the area that gives him a sense of balance and distance – is developing. Aside from the …
Giving your child a simple smile can improve his or her self image and brain development. When your child sees you smile, it not only makes her feel good, it strengthens connections in the brain as well. Studies have shown that smiling and laughter can strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress …
Today was the final class for my first group of “graduating” kids, who are moving on from Kindermusik to other activities. When I first became licensed as a Kindermusik Educator, I had no idea what to expect. My first year, I had less than a dozen students, and struggled to keep up with the demands …
Each week we feature a randomly selected Kindermusik educator from around the world. This week, meet Peggy! Name: Peggy Durbin Location: Columbia, MD 21042 Studio name and link: Kindermusik with Peggy Durbin www.makingmusik.com/peggydurbin Number of years you’ve taught Kindermusik: 16 Describe yourself in five words or less: Dedicated, Dependable, Organized, Positive & Easy-Going Favorite Kindermusik …
Continue reading “Meet a Kindermusik educator: Peggy Durbin”
Music is a magic little key to your child’s heart and mind. It’s a dynamic sensory experience that evokes a powerful response in children. Early exposure to music is a vehicle for profound learning. We’ve found that music and movement that involves interaction, demonstration, and exploration is the perfect way to introduce a child to …
Continue reading “Children are ready to learn long before schools are ready to teach”
I believe that music, as the only activity that simultaneously stimulates every area of the brain, is the best choice for my children through first grade. But what after they were done with Kindermusik? All my children are homeschooled, so I get to help make those choices. In my house, we continue music . Rob …
From the moment you get pregnant, you’re inundated with literature telling you to read to your child. It’s pretty hard to not see articles touting the lifelong benefits of reading and the importance of reading to your child early. But let’s face it…reading to a young child can be stressful. Young children do not like …
Last week Kindermusik International announced our list of “Maestro” educators for 2010-2011. These are the educators with the largest programs, our masterful teachers, and those doing significant outreach work in their communities. Our Maestros are a special group, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. As well, we announced our Inspirational Educator of the …
Continue reading “Kindermusik’s Inspirational Educator of the Year”
We all know music can be a powerful thing. But the beauty of music is that we learn new things about it every day. Research has really just begun to scratch the surface of how powerful music can be. A great example of this is an article we recently came across in the Wall Street …