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Let Musical Creativity Flow… Start with a New Pencil

Let Musical Creativity Flow… Start with a New Pencil

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...
Stopping, Trading, Taking Turns, and Waiting

Stopping, Trading, Taking Turns, and Waiting

by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques

During the 2020 quarantine, did you challenge your child to the “Marshmallow Test”?  I saw several videos on Facebook of families that did.  Watching these children’s reactions is fascinating, regardless of what treat they were challenged with.  The...
Grandma, Be Patient with me for a Hug

Grandma, Be Patient with me for a Hug

by Debbie Mondale | Nov 19, 2018 | All ages, Child development, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Social Interactions, Teaching techniques

“Grandma, I KNOW that what you want to do most in the world when you see me is embrace in a great big huge full-of-love hug.  You miss me and your love is all bundled up inside just waiting for that moment when you can hug me and you believe that I will feel the...
Nurture your Young Child’s Pretend Play with Music

Nurture your Young Child’s Pretend Play with Music

by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2017 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques

A baby’s eyes search for the source of a new crumpling sound… is it dried leaves, or paper used for pretend leaf play? A two year old learns that horses walk, trot, and gallop and can move these different ways with her body, as well as make these different...
Tommy Thumbs – Two of my Best Friends

Tommy Thumbs – Two of my Best Friends

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,...
Ten Tips on Tuning In and Tuning Out

Ten Tips on Tuning In and Tuning Out

by Debbie Mondale | Jan 19, 2016 | Active Listening, Parenting Techniques, Social Interactions, Teaching techniques

Hearing is an ability, Listening is a skill.  Let’s explore some thoughts about our attention for what we hear, and how we may use this information as a parents to help our children learn the skill of listening, starting as an infant.   1 – Listening is...
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