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 | Apr 21, 2013 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, KI Curriculum, Kindermusik International, Parenting
Welcome to Kindermusik@Home—our robust web app for children available as part of your enrollment! A message from Kindermusik International: At Kindermusik, we know that music can impact a young child in profound ways and set a child up for early (and ongoing!)...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 14, 2012 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Home Routines, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
There is little more frustrating for me as a parent to do something special for my child, like making a special meal or taking my daughter to visit with a friend, and THEN have her whine or complain, that it’s not what they wanted, they don’t like it, or...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 8, 2009 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Child development, Resources, Teaching techniques
“Books help children become whole people; reading facilitates both parent-child relationships and language as it helps to create a child’s understanding of the world.” – Claudia Quigg, Executive director of BabyTALK Parents hear over and over again how...