Multisensory Learning for Babies
Sensory play that engages in more than one sense, helps build neural connections and supports language development, cognitive growth, fine motor skills, and problem solving skills. Learning that involves …
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Kindermusik ‘Scaffolding’ and Babies
Parenting Tip: ‘Observe, Copy, and Vary” musical play with baby! Why? This concept allows your child to lead her own exploration of instruments and movement. She develops independence, as she …
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Ensemble Development and Steady Beat for Preschoolers
Enjoy music at home with your preschooler using items around the house. You’ll feel like a rockstar for making something fun out of something ordinary and your child will love …
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Young Voices Love Making Animal Sounds
Musical Parenting Tip: Make Animal Sounds with Your Child Why? Speech is a complex motor task. One of the most important steps in speech development is the ability to copy …
Read MoreVariety of Music is KEY to developing the Brain!
Musical Parenting tip: Listen to different types of music with your Toddler Why? “Different forms and styles are used for specific effects based on the way the rhythm, tempo, melody, and …
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Developing Discriminatory Listening Begins with Babies!
Musical Parenting Tip: Notice and label sounds, with baby Why? Music develops babies’ growing discriminatory listening skills by hearing the various sounds of instruments and the voices of adults singing and humming. The ability to …
Read MoreMovement + Language = Spatial Awareness
Musical Parenting Tip: move, and label, with your child Why? Labeling movements, as we help baby experience them, helps him begin to connect the relationship between the word and the …
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Dance with your Baby!
Parenting tip: Dance to the rhythms of music to build communication skills. Why? As you move baby’s arms & legs, you are helping her learn how to move. By …
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Grow Your Child’s Brain with I Love You Rituals
What are “I Love You” Rituals? “I Love You” rituals are activities that create deep emotional bonds with our children. They include eye contact, touch, play, and being in the moment. They …
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Getting Started with Kindermusik – Tips for New and Returning Students!
by Kathy Morrison, Director You enrolled in Kindermusik because you want the best for your child. Whether you are new to Kindermusik or returning, we look forward to partnering together to ensure …
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