by Debbie Mondale | Sep 7, 2022 | All ages, Child development, Family Time, Grow and Sing Studios, Home Routines, Imagine That - preschoolers, Participation options, Portfolio
Grow and Sing Studios, a Top Program in Kindermusik International, and a well-known parent-recommended music program in Orlando, has hired Ms Debbie as part of an amazing team offering Kindermusik online for the 2022-2023 school year. Whoo-hoo… Ms Debbie is...
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 | Jun 7, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Little song-BIG learning, Social Interactions, Vocal Play
Your little one LOVES to play Peek-a-boo with you ! And you can make it even more of a delight by learning this little rhyme, created by Debbie Mondale, which guides you through a variety of ways to play with the scarf, with your voice, and with each other. Along the...
by Debbie Mondale | Jun 22, 2015 | Activity ideas, Child development, Vocal Play
In our Kindermusik classes, we often enjoy active listening and vocal play. Truly listening and attempting to match what is heard is an incredibly important skill for a musician, with the voice, with the body and with an instrument. On top of that skill, the next...
by Debbie Mondale | Jun 11, 2014 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Saturdays, Summer Semester
“OO-ee-oo-aah-ahh, ting tang walla walla bing bang.” When your parenting advice starts sounding like the Witch Doctor, you know you are set up for some silliness and laughter. Actually, as a parent, I consider it quite an accomplishment when I can...