by Debbie Mondale | Apr 7, 2021 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, For Your Enjoyment, Music Concepts, Young Child: Ages 5-7
In a In our Kindermusik for the Young Child class is currently studying African Cultural Music. Our young developing musicians were able to explore making the changing sounds that my talking drum makes. I can demonstrate a few rhythms and how the drum...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 15, 2021 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Instruments for children, Teaching techniques
How many ways has your child explored the multitude of sounds that can be created with a simple wooden pencil? Is your little one a natural percussionist with everything they touch? How about considering the possibilities of making a homemade instrument with...
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 27, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Saturdays
Do you have a special Winter Playlist… along with creative interactive “winter” play? Can you call out… “Alexa, play Winter Music!”, and then enjoy singing together along with “Winter Wonderland” while playing in...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 26, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Portfolio, Social Interactions
Engaging with toddlers on video calls can be quite challenging for grandparents, or any adult really. More resources have become available for teachers, and for engaging with older children virtually, but there is very little out there to help us create true...
by Debbie Mondale | Oct 5, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Holiday
How will your family PLAY with a pumpkin, or two, or more? AND WHY would we want to? Oh, YES, it may already be your family tradition to have delightful family pictures with pumpkins. It is so wonderful to compare them from year to year as our beauties grow. And...
