“Learning to imagine [is the] first step in stretching the human potential.” (Karen Miller, Ages and Stages, p. 65) The ability to pretend and imagine usually starts at around 18 months. From there, the developmental progression of pretend play generally moves from using one object to represent something else, to dressing up and/or pretending to [...]
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FOL Fridays: Imagination and Pretend Play
Posted May 13th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentThe teacher makes the difference
Posted May 11th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentWhen you have a Google alert set for “Kindermusik,” you end up with a whole variety of posts on the subject. One recent alert contained some comments from a mom who made the insightful observation that the TEACHER makes all the difference in the quality of your Kindermusik experience. She couldn’t be more right. Here’s a little [...]
FOL Fridays: Movement and Body Control
Posted May 6th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentDuring movement activities, children learn to organize the available space in relation to themselves and in relationship to objects and other individuals… this is how they develop body control, spatial awareness, and confidence in the power and ability of their own bodies. (Linda Carol Edwards, The Creative Arts) TIP: Turn on some dancing music and dance [...]
FOL Fridays: Repetition
Posted April 29th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentAgain, again!! Children learn through repetition. Each time a child is exposed to a new object or experience, new neural connections are made in his brain. Through repetition, these connections are strengthened and learning occurs. Every Kindermusik curriculum is designed to repeat certain activities – in part because of this important connection between repetition and [...]
Discover your learning styles!
Posted April 27th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentAuthored by Donna Detweiler and shared with permission from the Studio 3 Music blog. Based in the Seattle, WA area, Studio 3 Music is the world’s largest Kindermusik program. Insight from: The Way They Learn, by Cynthia Tobias Cynthia Tobias has been writing about kids, learning styles and education for a long time. Her books [...]
FOL Fridays: Emotions and Learning
Posted April 22nd, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentEmotions have a tremendous impact on learning. Simple family activities like rocking together help develop a child’s sense of security and worth, allowing him to grow into an assured, confident learner with healthy self-esteem. IDEA: Need some music to set the mood? KI’s music site, play.kindermusik.com, has some great lullabies that make for perfect rocking music. - Compiled by [...]
Introducing… FOL Fridays!
Posted April 15th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentAt the heart of the Kindermusik curriculum are Foundation of Learning statements, or “FOLs” as we Kindermusik educators fondly call them. These FOLs are the “how comes” and ”so whats” behind every music and movement learning activity we do in class. You see, we want you to not only have FUN in our Kindermusik classes; we [...]
A lifetime of benefits
Posted April 1st, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentThe musical experiences your child enjoys in the early years can provide a lifetime of benefits. At Kindermusik, we see this every day. And our numerous research studies have proven the results as well. We’ve found that a child who stays enrolled in Kindermusik classes is highly likely to exhibit growth in some or even all of [...]
A lifetime of benefits
Posted April 1st, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentThe musical experiences your child enjoys in the early years can provide a lifetime of benefits. At Kindermusik, we see this every day. And our numerous research studies have proven the results as well. We’ve found that a child who stays enrolled in Kindermusik classes is highly likely to exhibit growth in some or even all of [...]
Through a Nana’s eyes
Posted March 19th, 2011 in Uncategorized Leave A CommentSpecial thanks to Studio 3 Music, the world’s largest Kindermusik program, for sharing this special post by from their blog with us. The author, Colleen, is not just a grandmother; she’s also a licensed Kindermusik teacher at Studio 3! It’s no wonder Grandmothers are afforded such a high level of respect in so many cultures: we are [...]