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 | Aug 18, 2015 | 5 - 7 years, Active Listening, Cultural Excursions, Music Concepts, Steady Beat, Vocal Play, Young Child: Ages 5-7
While there is a lot of information about the benefits of music education, sometimes it is harder to find what parents should be seeking for their young child’s music development. Opinions vary greatly according to the source, and often parents have misconceptions...
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 | Apr 21, 2015 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques, Vocal Play
Babies, when immersed in a rich language environment with learn to communicate well, without specific help… for the most part. Some children are born with challenges that will have to be addressed as they are recognized. But typically, all a baby needs is for...
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 30, 2013 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Active Listening, Child development, Steady Beat, Vocal Play
I just learned the term that will represent our children’s generation – Generation C – the Connected Society. In many ways this CAN be a good thing, but as with most things, moderation, good choices, and balance are key to success. This...
