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 | Mar 16, 2019 | 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Lakeland, Summer Semester, Young Child: Ages 5-7
When young story tellers start the process to make a familiar story come alive, something magical may happen. 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 ? ...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 2, 2019 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Cultural Excursions, Lakeland
Immerse your family in the music and culture of THREE different time and places, easy to travel in Polk County, Florida. You and your young musicians can immerse yourself into music of different cultures this January right here in Polk County, Florida. The world...
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 | 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...