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FOL Fridays – Stop… and GO!

One aspect of self-control is inhibitory control, or the ability to stop oneself and wait. Toddlers love stop-and-go games because they allow them to practice control over their physical bodies and to revel in their mastery of this control. Inhibitory control is important in social interactions where taking turns is involved, and as such is an important skill for success in school.
In fact, studies suggest that “children who learn that they have the capacity and opportunity to exert control over their actions early in life may be more likely to learn to accept responsibility for their actions as they mature.”
(Fostering Children’s Social Competence: The Teacher’s Role by Lilian G. Katz and Diane E. McClellan)
Tips for parents: Teach your child the ASL for “stop” as seen HERE. Giving your child something to do (i.e., making the sign for “stop”) helps them be able to stop more immediately, plus it’s a fun thing for kids to learn. It is also a good non-verbal communication tool for you to have handy when there’s a need for your child to stop. You can also play a simple stop-and-go game by singing and moving, stopping at the end of the song with the ASL “stop” sign, and going again with as many more verses as you can stand!

Shared by Theresa Case, whose Kindermusik program at Piano Central Studios in Greenville, SC, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.

How Kindermusik Passes the Parent Test

In a recent post, we highlighted some of the components of “The Parent Test,” that mostly unwritten list of criteria against which parents evaluate the worth and value of many of the activities, toys, and experiences we choose for our children. We made a pretty bold claim that Kindermusik is one of the best and most reliable answers to ALL of the questions that we identified on The Parent Test. Here’s why we so enthusiastically and confidently make that claim…
Kindermusik has a proven track record.
We are the original music and movement program. Over the last 30+ years, Kindermusik International has been relentless in its pursuit to be on the cutting edge of early childhood education through the vehicle of music and movement, continually incorporating the latest and best research, training licensed educators, and publishing exceptional Home Materials, now available digitally.
Kindermusik parents say so.
“I’ve learned how to be a better parent and teacher to my children. With Kindermusik, there’s a reason for everything we do in class – everything is a building block. The best part is we are told how it all fits together.” – Jill C., Kindermusik mom.
In fact, when surveyed, 99% of parents who responded said that they would recommend the Kindermusik program to other parents.
Kindermusik activities benefit your child in every way.
Your child’s development is completely integrated. However, the areas of growth or development of your child can be divided into these major categories: Language, Cognitive, Emotional, Physical, Social, and Musical. Here are just some of the ways that the Kindermusik experience enhances each of these areas:
Language: Through songs, chants, and stories, Kindermusik encourages early communication, speech, labeling, rhyming, and emergent literacy – all of which contribute to your child’s language development.

Cognitive: Kindermusik inspires your child’s learning, problem-solving, memory, ability to follow directions, think creatively, and sequence.

Emotional: Kindermusik gives your child a safe place to express feelings, build relationships with you and with others, learn appropriate behaviors, be secure, and form healthy emotional attachments.

Physical: From birth on, your growing child needs to be enabled to move and to develop skills like body awareness, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. The combination of music and movement in our Kindermusik classes are perfect for your child’s physical development.

Social: Because Kindermusik is a group class experience, your child will learn the value of play and friendship as he or she practices the life skills of turn-taking, sharing, and interacting with others. You’ll make some great friends along the way yourself too!

Musical: Music and movement are the core of the Kindermusik experience. Your child’s love and understanding of music is developed right from the very start through singing, playing instruments, and listening as we introduce the fundamental musical concepts of patterns, rhythm, and melody.

Come experience Kindermusik for yourself and see first-hand how Kindermusik passes the Parent Test at a FREE preview class.

You might have a Kindermusik kid if…

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 are six clues that usually give it away.

You might have a Kindermusik kid in your classroom if you notice a student who…

… socializes well with his/her classmates
… demonstrates good coordination and balance while moving
… is confident, happy, and emotionally secure
… expresses him/herself well verbally
… excels academically, thinks creatively, and has a great imagination
… loves anything and everything musical!
If you’ve ever wondered how you could help better prepare a child for school by combining your love of teaching, love of children, and love of music, consider becoming a Kindermusik educator! As the world’s best early childhood music and movement curriculum, Kindermusik is your chance to provide a child with a solid educational basis for future learning and a lifelong love of music.

To learn more about how you can turn music into smiles and give kids a head start in school and in life through early childhood music education, visit the Kindermusik website and click on the “Teach Kindermusik” tab.

The Top 10 Benefits of Enrolling in Kindermusik

Kindermusik Classes - Enroll Now - For a Child's Brain, Body, Heart & Soul

With so many choices out there for young children, we thought we’d try to help make the decision a little easier by sharing our top 10 benefits of enrolling in Kindermusik.
Benefit #1: Kindermusik gives your child that unique head start you’ve been looking for – musically, cognitively, and academically.
Benefit#2: Kindermusik inspires a love of music from an early age with songs, instruments, and activities that are just right for each age and every stage.
Benefit #3: Kindermusik enhances every area of your child’s development – we are so much more than just music!
Benefit #4: Kindermusik gives you the time and the tools to enjoy quality time with your child – in class and at home.
Benefit #5: Kindermusik Home Materials let you take the music, fun, and learning with you all week long, wherever you go.
Benefit #6: Kindermusik classes provide a happy social outlet for your child and a valuable support network for you.
Benefit #7: All Kindermusik activities are research-proven and giggle-approved, and all are supported by a developmental and musical focus.
Benefit #8: Kindermusik lays a strong foundation for future success in school and in formal music lessons later on.
Benefit #9: Kindermusik is something you and your child will use every day – at home or on the go!
Benefit #10: Kindermusik offers a comprehensive program with the potential for positively impacting your child from newborn all the way to 7 years of age.

From music skills to life skills, it’s all there in Kindermusik. Best of all, your child will

love it, and so will you. Find a class near you and enroll today!
Contributed by Theresa Case, whose Kindermusik program at Piano Central Studios in Greenville, SC, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.