Note, this article was originally titled: "Running with scissors (a bit more safely)".If you’ve ever come to a Kindermusik class, you’ll notice that we will have a steady beat activity every week, in every age group. It might invo…
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The importance of steady beat
Posted June 16th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentDear Kindermusik — a letter that makes it all worthwhile
Posted June 8th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentDear Kindermusik,I am writing to you to tell my family’s Kindermusik story and express our utmost gratitude for the Kindermusik scholarship that helped us to stay in the program last semester. It really begins with the birth of my first son, Evan…
Why Kindermusik educators do what they do
Posted May 25th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentThere are lots of reasons why Kindermusik educators do what they do. But the story below illustrates a thread common to every Kindermusik educator in the world – to help children learn and grow into amazing adults. This story was shared with us b…
Time to turn on that brain!
Posted May 18th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentThe area of the brain that deals with cognitive thought is activated through movement. It can literally turn on your child’s mind. For example, if you whirl in one direction while holding your child, then stop and whirl in the other direction, hi…
Arts with the brain in mind
Posted May 12th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentI 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 hel…
Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me
Posted May 7th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentHave you ever been to a Kindermusik class? If the answer is “yes”, you know the music is great. You know the classes are more fun than you can imagine. Your child probably loves it! And the Home Materials help you enjoy Kindermusik even whe…
Kindermusik International: the company behind your educator
Posted May 5th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentThese days consumers give serious pause when considering the company behind their favorite brands. With recession, product recalls, harmful ingredients, investment scams, CEOs going to jail, and so on. Whew! It’s enough to make us think twice abo…
An educator’s thoughts on a "perfect child"
Posted May 3rd, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentIs your child perfect?I read this interesting blog this morning. It is so hard as parents (especially mothers) to not get caught up in comparing our children to others –- both favorably and unfavorably. But the beauty and wonder of our children i…
Wiggle while you read
Posted April 28th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentFrom 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&rs…
Kindermusik’s Inspirational Educator of the Year
Posted April 26th, 2010 in Blog Leave A CommentLast 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 Maes…