November 2019 Newsletter

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August 2019 - Planning the Perfect Summer Picnic

Menu matters, location location location, and keeping busy are all aspects of the perfect Summer picnic! Check out this article from Kindermusik International that touches on these critical components for your next picnic, especially keeping the little ones busy with songs from Kindermusik! Included is a link to 'The Ants Go Marching' - a song that not only keeps with the picnic theme, but subliminally addresses skills related to animals, numbers, counting, and measuring!

July 2019 - How to Make Yogurt Berry Popsicles

Cool down this Summer with a fun Yogurt Berry Popsicle Recipe we're sharing this month!

June 2019 - How to Make a Paper Plate Sun

Summer officially begins this month and we're sharing a fun craft tutorial to get in the spirit of Summer! Make a paper plate sun craft by watching the tutorial here.

May 2019 - The Therapeutic Effects of Music

Listening to music, making music, moving to music…these are all pleasurable experiences. Most of us probably don’t need scientific proof of that (although it does exist; pleasure-inducing substances are released in the brain in response to musical input). The many research studies exploring music’s effects simply confirm what we experience firsthand every day. Music can transport us, inspire us, and change our moods; it can calm us or pump us up. Read the full article on the therapeutic effects of music from Kindermusik International here.

April 2019 - How to Make a Bunny Mask

For some extra fun this Spring, using materials you probably already have at home, check out this tutorial on How to Make a Bunny Mask with your little bunny at home!

March 2019 - How to Calm An Upset Child with Music

Music is often thought of simply as entertainment, but its power as a conjurer of emotions is undeniable. You probably have that song that transports you right back to your first big breakup, or to a special moment from childhood. Certain music makes you want to get up and dance, while other tunes can make you weepy for no obvious reason. Music’s unique ability to influence our emotions makes it a powerful tool to manage feelings and behavior. Read more from Kindermusik International on how to calm an upset child with music.

February 2019 - Baby's Got the Beat

From the Beginning, Baby's Got the Beat!

This short article from Kindermusik International shares how babies learn steady beat while in the womb and how Kindermusik activities encourage further development.