by Debbie Mondale | Apr 20, 2019 | Activity ideas, All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Home Routines
Aah, “What a Wonderful World” sung with the soothing sound of Louis Armstrong resonates deep in my soul. My whole body seems to relax as I picture the many beautiful places I have seen. As you and your child watch this spectacular photo slide show...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 6, 2019 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Instruments for children, Teaching techniques
Have you ever explored the possibilities of making a homemade instrument with a pencil? A Brand New pretty wooden pencil has so much potential other than writing. Exploring the options for sound making with a common object is an excellent exercise in creativity for...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 17, 2019 | All ages, Family Event, Lakeland, News & Updates
Lakeland, our little mecca of cool, has some special Spring family events for children coming up in April that you MUST know about. These are local highlights that I put on my calendar every year and participate in as often as possible. LIVE music is available at...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 16, 2019 | 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Lakeland, Summer Semester, Young Child: Ages 5-7
When young story tellers start the process to make a familiar story come alive, something magical may happen. How does your child change when they “fill in the voice” for the squeaky 3 little pigs, or the deep HUFF and PUFF of the big bad wolf ? ...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 16, 2019 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Lakeland, Summer Semester
“On the Road again… I’m going crazy on the road again. My children whine and cry and wonder WHEN. Oh, how will we survive it On the Road again?” Your road trips this summer COULD be filled with engaged children joyfully interacting with...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 15, 2019 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, Lakeland, Summer Semester
I LIKE the Beach !!! Really, I do. I spent most every weekend of my childhood with my family at the beach, and I have such wonderful memories of walking down the beach gathering seashells, digging in the sand and making sand castles with my dad, jumping over...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 15, 2019 | 0 to 18 m., Lakeland, Summer Semester, Village - babies
This game is played in every country and every home that has children. In our summer Kindermusik unit for babies, we learn to say “I See You” in many languages. And there are many other such songs and games that have been gathered from homes around the world, and...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 3, 2019 | Active Listening, All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Home Routines, Parenting Techniques
What’s on YOUR Soundtrack for Spring? Is your Spring playlist filled with popular songs, vintage songs, jazz pieces, or classical music ? Or an eclectic combination of musical styles? What music will your children connect with the...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 14, 2019 | Activity ideas, Holiday, Parenting Techniques
What do you feel as you hear, or sing “You are my Sunshine”? Like many others, you may have loving memories of your grandmother or mother singing this to you, or you may remember singing this while pregnant with your little one soon to be. Your family may...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 10, 2019 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Holiday
Coloring while listening to music can become an amazing way for children to relax and focus. Playing instrumental music in the background engages the brain in a way that cuts down the clutter of thoughts that can be so distracting… for children and adults. ...
