by Debbie Mondale | Jun 29, 2019 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Family Time, Lakeland, Our Time - toddlers
In the midst of a busy work schedule, create special evenings with your family you will all look forward to once a week. Pick them up and bring them to our happy place with other awesome families, and enjoy the opportunity to sing, dance together with someone who...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 9, 2016 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Lakeland, Our Time - toddlers
The time with our children is even more precious for parents who work outside the home. Upon reuniting, we envision joyful hugs and the ability to quickly reconnect and enjoy home life together. Sometimes that happens, and sometimes, it takes a bit more to get...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 8, 2016 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, Activity ideas, Our Time - toddlers, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
“I have TWO friends that I carry with me everywhere I go… my Tommy Thumbs ! How about you? Did you bring yours?” Toddlers love to have friends with them, who are ready for a game or two whenever they are called out. “Tommy, Tommy Thumbs,...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 21, 2015 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Child development, Our Time - toddlers, Parent Stories, Parenting Techniques, Scaffolding
A child is on the floor, on all fours, looks up at an adult with eager eyes, and barks. Mom responds, “I see that I have a new puppy in the house ! I heard your loud bark. I see your eager eyes. It looks like the puppy wants something.” The child considers what a...
by Debbie Mondale | May 29, 2013 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Imagine That - preschoolers, Our Time - toddlers
Do you remember that class in school where you wondered if you would ever use that skill in the real world? Quadratic equations and diagramming a sentence might come to mind. Spatial awareness, on the other hand, is something you use every day but never took an actual...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 3, 2013 | All ages, Class Reflections, Imagine That - preschoolers, Lakeland, Our Time - toddlers, Village - babies, Young Child: Ages 5-7
Kindermusik is truly designed for children from infants through 7 years old. The curriculum for each age group is based on research and experience to meet the musical and whole child development needs for children at each of these ages. Even one semester of...
