by Debbie Mondale | Sep 21, 2018 | Cultural Excursions, Debbie's thoughts, Emotional Well being, Holiday, Parent Perspectives, Parenting Techniques, Rituals
On this International Day of Peace, I seek solace and comfort in songs of peace, as I cry for the lack of it’s prevelance in our world. How can we feel any sort of peace when we are bombarded by so much hate around us. I will not dwell on the hate. I will...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 28, 2018 | 5 - 7 years, Child development, Cultural Excursions, Summer Semester
Follow these links to learn more about what is offered for students this age during the school year. Level 3 - Discovering Level 4 - Preparing Level 5 - Musicianship Essentials Not sure if your child is more interested in dance, playing instruments, acting, or...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 12, 2016 | 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Lakeland, Summer Semester, Young Child: Ages 5-7
When young children begin to make a familiar story come alive, something magical happens. How does your child change when they “fill in the voice” for the squeaky 3 little pigs, or the deep HUFF and PUFF of the big bad wolf ? Do you ever pretend to be...
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 | Mar 26, 2014 | 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Lakeland, Summer Semester
Stories capture and engage children, exploring familiar and unseen places, connecting with unique characters, following the sequence of how the story lines unfolds, wondering how the conflict will resolve, and the joy of arriving at just the right ending. The story...
by Debbie Mondale | Dec 15, 2013 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Cultural Excursions, Holiday, Participation options
Giddy up, Jingle Horse !!! Let’s GO Daddy !!! (Jingle, Jingle, Jingle) Whoa!!! Watch out, sleigh rides can be bumpy! Mommy, HELP. Daddy’s getting carried away ! (Giggle, Giggle, Giggle) While singing or listening to some classic fun songs about...
