by Debbie Mondale | Nov 23, 2013 | Activity ideas, All ages, Rituals, Vocal Play
Kookaburra bounces on Mommy’s knee, in Kindermusik class we sing with glee, Shake, Kookaburra, Dance, Kookaburra, Love that music do we. Several of our Kindermusik units include a popular folk song about an Australian bird, the Kookaburra. The Kookaburra has a...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, All ages, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Foundations of Learning, Music Concepts, Parenting Techniques, Steady Beat
Why do I need to spend time with my child focusing on Steady Beat? There’s an old adage, “With age comes wisdom”. And then there’s the comedy trailer, “… and sometimes age comes all by itself.” The same is true for steady...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Music Concepts, Parenting Techniques, Steady Beat, Teaching techniques
For the non-musician, sometimes musical terms can be a second language. For many parents, some terms may be familiar, especially with the brilliant musical teachings of The Little Einsteins (Thanks Disney). But it might not be easy to explain it to someone else,...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 22, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Kindermusik International, Music Concepts, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
Help your child develop a Steady Beat Learning to keep a steady beat is more about ability than age, because you can improve this ability at any age. And it always starts with experiencing it fully FIRST. But during the earliest years, there are developmental...