The Audioscience Lab at Northwestern University did a fascinating study showing the correlation of music traning to language development. The interesting thing is that the subjects were not professional musicians, simply people who had some musical traning.
Thanks to Kindermusik Educator Debbie Pool for sharing this link.
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Play is a natural activity for children.The child at play is self-motivated and actively engaged. Whereas games are governed by rules, play provides freedom from evaluation and judgment. The freedom of a playful atmosphere fosters intellectual development as well as selfconstruction and the development of personality. Kindermusik Our Time recognizes the need for learning through [...]
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Fresh off a great Kindermusik convention, I am filled with ideas of how to make my classes more effective, how to reach parents efficiently, how to use social networking to bring people to my program, and so much more. One of the most important things I learned, though, is simple and something everyone needs.
Jill Molli, [...]
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Saturday, August 9 10:30-11:00 or 11:15-11:45
Come see what all the excitement is about and sample a free class, see the studio, and meet the instructor. Kindermusik International (www.kindermusik.com) is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula and products for parents and their children ages newborn to seven years old. Kindermusik educators provide tips [...]
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Wow! Summer has simply flown by and the Fall semester will begin soon. Take advantage of early-bird discounts and register by August 9th. Payment plans are always available. Check out the fall schedule link or go to my website, www.musikinspirations.com to register online.
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“Research has shown that there are two critical components to language development: the number of words kids hear and the amount of encouragement they receive,” says Steve Berman, M.D., a language-development expert and past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here are some ideas to encourage your child’s language development:
1. Talk, Talk, Talk Keep up [...]
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Recently, in Our Time classes, children experimented with home-made drums and other instruments. I was amazed at the creativity of some of the families that could take an ordinary coffee can and turn it into a work of art – covered with handprints and stickers – as well as a functional instrument. Often, we are tempted [...]
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We celebrate the Mother’s Day to show honor and respect to one of the most influential persons in our lives. We all have spent most formative years of our lives with our mothers and shared all joy and sorrows. Such is the greatness of our mom that she always tries to make us feel happy [...]
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