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 | Nov 8, 2013 | Activity ideas, Foundations of Learning, Lakeland, Winter Haven
“What does a bird say?” A lot more than tweet, or chirp. Most children only consider one sound, but an observant child with more experience with bird sounds might ask, “What kind of bird?” Fun vocal play with different bird sounds can open up the world of...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 29, 2013 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Uncategorized
Bubbles in my Bath, bubbles in my sink, Bubbles in my head sometimes when I think. I even like blowing bubbles in my drink, I’m a number one fan of bubbles. Bubbles in the air, bubbles everywhere, Little bitty bubbles, there’s plenty to share. BIG rolly bubbles, as...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 20, 2013 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Foundations of Learning, Rituals, Uncategorized, Vocal Play
Froggy Kiss, Froggy Kiss is such a special thing, For when you kiss a froggy’s nose, (s)he begins to sing ! Ribbit, Ribbit, Croak There are many wonderful things that can happen in these few words when a parent and child face each other, looking into each others...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 27, 2012 | 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Vocal Play
Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Little Old Lady. Little old lady who? I didn’t know you could YODEL ! Little old lady-who” soon becomes “Yo-de-la-he-who” with a melody, and you truly are yodeling. In the Kindermusik for the Young Child...
