by Debbie Mondale | Nov 27, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Saturdays
Do you have a special Winter Playlist… along with creative interactive “winter” play? Can you call out… “Alexa, play Winter Music!”, and then enjoy singing together along with “Winter Wonderland” while playing in...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 26, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Portfolio, Social Interactions
Engaging with toddlers on video calls can be quite challenging for grandparents, or any adult really. More resources have become available for teachers, and for engaging with older children virtually, but there is very little out there to help us create true...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
During the 2020 quarantine, did you challenge your child to the “Marshmallow Test”? I saw several videos on Facebook of families that did. Watching these children’s reactions is fascinating, regardless of what treat they were challenged with. The...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 1, 2020 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Family Event, Lakeland
Join us for a unique individual Kindermusik experience created in collaboration with Disney Junior, offered virtually via Zoom, or in-person outdoors. November 2020 Update: Now that the weather has cooled a bit, we are totally enjoying our musical play, under our...
by Debbie Mondale | Oct 15, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Emotional Well being, News & Updates, Social Interactions
Can your child FEEL the emotion in Music? Even at a very young age, your child may joyfully wiggle and giggle with upbeat happy tunes they hear. The lullabies you sing to your little ones allow their mind and body to relax as they feel safe and loved. The ability...
by Debbie Mondale | Oct 5, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Holiday
How will your family PLAY with a pumpkin, or two, or more? AND WHY would we want to? Oh, YES, it may already be your family tradition to have delightful family pictures with pumpkins. It is so wonderful to compare them from year to year as our beauties grow. And...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our Kindermusik Virtual House Party Package immerses your family in to daily opportunities to make music together with us online. You can choose ANY or ALL experiences offered during the week through Zoom with the code provided. If you are choosing to stay safe at...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 26, 2020 | All ages, News & Updates, Parent Perspectives, Participation options
When you wake your child up, and tell them it’s Music Day, their eyes will LIGHT UP, they’ll conjure up images of their favorite instruments and activities and they’ll be wondering “What will we do in music class today?” They may even...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 24, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Home Routines, Parenting Techniques
School mornings with MUSIC can enhance your daily routines, reducing stress, increasing joy, and promote better learning, whether virtual or on-site. My most heartfelt wishes go out to your family for a fabulous 2020-21 school year. May we all stay safe and healthy,...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 10, 2020 | Debbie's thoughts, Emotional Well being, Portfolio
Goodbyes and Hellos often go hand in hand, wrapped up in personal stories. Often when we share stories, we find we have key elements in common, and can build our Village of personal connections that allow us to thrive better… together. 2020 has been filled with...