by Debbie Mondale | Jul 4, 2015 | Child development, Foundations of Learning, Language
Kindermusik is so much more than music. Early INTERACTIVE music experiences can have a significant impact on a child’s developing language skills, as well as on literacy and reading. . Long before a child is able to speak, they are listening, recognizing that...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 8, 2014 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Kindermusik International, Parenting
In the delightful land of Reading Rainbow, a mountain island rises, and it is full of music and stories that bring books to life for children. And it is the music and books from Kindermusik International that are sprouting up all over that Music Mountain....
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 24, 2014 | Active Listening, All ages, Resources, Young Child: Ages 5-7
Many composers have written classical music specifically for children. We may know a few, like Peter and the Wolf, or Carnival of the Animals, but to find an extensive collection that is easy to share with, and actively engage children is not information that is...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 23, 2012 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Imagine That - preschoolers, Resources
Imagine if you could build the boat of your dreams. What would your boat look like? What would a perfect day on your boat be like? What might you hear and see during your journey? Would you lay back on the deck and watch the stars at night. The students in the...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 8, 2008 | Child development, Home Routines, Parent Stories, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
Due to further requests on this topic, I have extended the discussion. You may find the next posting to be a great introduction to why I think music works. These are two examples of how this might work. For my daughter, Cora, the real “hang up” for using the toilet...
