What’s For Dinner?

Here we go with something new. I’m going to try and put up something about how I occasionally get some bits of somewhat healthy food into my kids. Did you even know I like to cook? Really, I do.
Do I cook? Well, these days it is not as often as [...]

Kindermusik or Private Lessons

Q: My kindergardener or 1st grader shows interest in learning music. Should I enroll her in private lessons? Or Kindermusik?
A: As her parents, only you can make that decision, but here is some information that may help you to make the right choice for your child.
Q: What is Kindermusik for the Young Child?
A: Kindermusik for [...]

Swan Lake with a Twist or is it a Flip?

This one is a MUST watch! WOW! I didn’t even know you could arabesque on a deltoid. Who would even think to try? How many falls did she take learning that dance? The Great Chinese State Circus is something to behold. Guess they won’t be [...]

Contrasts

Is it high or low? Is it loud or soft? Can you be small or big? Children learn best when these contrasts are used. This is a main idea that children need to learn in the pre-school years. Understanding contrasting concepts is a significant aspect of cognitive development. The capacity to learn [...]

Reading Aloud

Reading to a child on a regular basis benefits her in several ways. Reading increases her knowledge of the world, vocabulary, familiarity with written language, and interest in becoming literate. I encourage you to read to your child at home as well as involving her in activities where reading aloud is incorporated (e.g. Kindermusik, preschool, [...]

Up and Down the Elevator

Even the littlest babies love to play this game. My kids would still be playing if I could still lift the big ones! Lift your little one up slowly over head. Use your voice to slide up as well. Do the same on the way down. Don’t pass [...]

Kindermusik in the Oxford Parade

Here are some more of the photos from the 4th of July parade. We had such a good time marching around the Oxford square. Look at all those smiles!

Movement and Learning

When dancing together, children quickly learn to work within the group dynamic. Movement becomes the road to communication, fostering both social interaction and cooperation. As parents/caregivers, you know that children love to move their bodies! Structured dance allows for this form of expression while also giving the opportunity for children to learn how they understand [...]

The Gift of Curiosity

“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt