by Debbie Mondale | Dec 28, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Emotional Well being, Foundations of Learning, Parent Perspectives, Social Interactions
What can I expect from my child in their progression of social-emotional development? Often, adults, even parents, tend to expect our child to act in a way in which they are not yet capable. I am totally guilty of this myself as a mom. EVEN though my education...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 28, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Holiday, Instruments for children
Here in Florida, exploring Winter Wonders and the joy of playing in snow and ice… well, it takes a bit more effort to create relevant experiences for our children to grasp the concept of what they cannot REALLY experience unless you travel to snow filled...
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 | Nov 1, 2020 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Family Event, Lakeland
Join us for a unique individual Kindermusik experience created in collaboration with Disney Junior, offered virtually via Zoom, or in-person outdoors. November 2020 Update: Now that the weather has cooled a bit, we are totally enjoying our musical play, under our...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 24, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Home Routines, Parenting Techniques
School mornings with MUSIC can enhance your daily routines, reducing stress, increasing joy, and promote better learning, whether virtual or on-site. My most heartfelt wishes go out to your family for a fabulous 2020-21 school year. May we all stay safe and healthy,...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 4, 2020 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Featured, Holiday, Instruments for children, Kindermusik International, Participation options
In celebration of Independence day, let’s make some NOISE! You and your child can make your OWN “Liberty” bell and let the bells RING out LOUD to celebrate the freedoms we have in this country !!! That includes a LOT of freedoms for young...