Fiddle Dee Dee and away we go!
Under the piano is a great place to put them for now...
Kinda messy!
Getting Young Child II class sorted...
Can't wait to see you all soon! Saturday, January 24, 2009
Getting ready for the new semester!
Under the piano is a great place to put them for now... Kinda messy!Getting Young Child II class sorted...
Can't wait to see you all soon! 
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Music and Movement Research
Look at this great article about the role music and movement play in a child's life. This speaks directly to Kindermusik as it talks about parents and children enjoying music together! It makes me feel proud to know that I am helping children and parents experience the power of music!
Monday, January 19, 2009
What are some benefits of music education?
You might wonder what long-term benefits your children gain from Kindermusik. Here are some proven benefits of music education:
1. Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language, and can actually wire the brain's circuits in specific ways. Linking familiar songs to new information can also help imprint information on young minds.
2. There is also a link between music and spatial intelligence (the ability to perceive the world accurately and to form mental pictures of things). This kind of intelligence, by which one can visualize various elements that should go together, is critical to the sort of thinking necessary for everything from solving advanced mathematics problems to being able to pack a book-bag with everything that will be needed for the day.
3. Students of the arts learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining various solutions. Questions about the arts do not have only one right answer.
4. A study of the arts provides children with an internal glimpse of other cultures and teaches them to be empathetic towards the people of these cultures. This development of compassion and empathy provides a bridge across cultures that leads to a respect of other races at an early age.
5. Music provides children a means of self-expression which enhances a child's self-esteem.
6. Music study develops skills that are necessary in the workplace. In the music classroom, students learn to better communicate and cooperate with one another.
Article from School Music Today.
1. Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language, and can actually wire the brain's circuits in specific ways. Linking familiar songs to new information can also help imprint information on young minds.
2. There is also a link between music and spatial intelligence (the ability to perceive the world accurately and to form mental pictures of things). This kind of intelligence, by which one can visualize various elements that should go together, is critical to the sort of thinking necessary for everything from solving advanced mathematics problems to being able to pack a book-bag with everything that will be needed for the day.
3. Students of the arts learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining various solutions. Questions about the arts do not have only one right answer.
4. A study of the arts provides children with an internal glimpse of other cultures and teaches them to be empathetic towards the people of these cultures. This development of compassion and empathy provides a bridge across cultures that leads to a respect of other races at an early age.
5. Music provides children a means of self-expression which enhances a child's self-esteem.
6. Music study develops skills that are necessary in the workplace. In the music classroom, students learn to better communicate and cooperate with one another.
Article from School Music Today.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Magic Flute/Papageno-Papagena Duet
This is just delightful! We have enjoyed studying this opera in Kindermusik/Young Child Semester I.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Why did you choose Kindermusik?
Why Choose Kindermusik?
Parents today have many choices for children's activities. Why do parents choose Kindermusik?
*quality time with your child
*connect with other parents
*singing, dancing & playing instruments is fun
*encourages creativity and exploration
*fosters development in all areas: social, physical, emotional & cognitive
*experienced & nurturing teachers
*small classes with lots of individual attention
Kindermusik believes that parents are a child's first teacher. We also believe that our program should focus on the process vs. performance. Children naturally love music and Kindermusik allows children to be creative and learn by doing. I would love to hear from our KINDERMUSIK with HEIDI parents in the studio and others who have experienced Kindermusik. Why do you choose Kindermusik?
Parents today have many choices for children's activities. Why do parents choose Kindermusik?
*quality time with your child
*connect with other parents
*singing, dancing & playing instruments is fun
*encourages creativity and exploration
*fosters development in all areas: social, physical, emotional & cognitive
*experienced & nurturing teachers
*small classes with lots of individual attention
Kindermusik believes that parents are a child's first teacher. We also believe that our program should focus on the process vs. performance. Children naturally love music and Kindermusik allows children to be creative and learn by doing. I would love to hear from our KINDERMUSIK with HEIDI parents in the studio and others who have experienced Kindermusik. Why do you choose Kindermusik?
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
