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...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 4, 2020 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Featured, Holiday, Instruments for children, Kindermusik International, Participation options
In celebration of Independence day, let’s make some NOISE! You and your child can make your OWN “Liberty” bell and let the bells RING out LOUD to celebrate the freedoms we have in this country !!! That includes a LOT of freedoms for young...
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 | Apr 17, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Home Routines, Lakeland, Parenting Techniques
Aah, “What a Wonderful World” sung with the soothing sound of Louis Armstrong resonates deep in my soul. My whole body seems to relax as I picture the many beautiful places I have seen. As you and your child watch this spectacular photo slide show...
by Debbie Mondale | Dec 28, 2019 | Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Saturdays
Do you have a special Winter Playlist? Can you call out… “Alexa, play Winter Music!”, and then enjoy singing together along with “Winter Wonderland” and dancing along with “Frosty the Snowman”. Our holiday celebrations in...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 25, 2019 | Active Listening, Activity ideas, Parenting Techniques, Portfolio, Resources, Rituals, Uncategorized
What type of Thanksgiving reflections will your family enjoy? When we get together, our family members enjoy telling such delightful stories of what we have been up to throughout the year, as well as stories from our past, and stories of those who we love who have...
