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Reading anyone???

misschrista wrote 1 week ago: As we set out on a new semester of Kindermusik, I want to tell you about several opportunities to sh … more →

Tags: Studio News, Fun, read for the record, athens county public libraries

SHEW....project done, reading information, BOOK CLUB!2 comments

misschrista wrote 2 months ago: My project for my class is FINISHED!!!! It took some time to figure out how to get the sound and vid … more →

Tags: Parent-itis, personal thoughts, Book Clubs, Families, Parenting, Reading

Make a wave drum and recycle!1 comment

misschrista wrote 3 months ago: Some of you love the wave drum I have in class. The one that is see-through and has the beads inside … more →

Tags: Parent-itis, Creativity, Parenting, recycled craft

Thinking about a book club

misschrista wrote 3 months ago: I’ve been thinking about starting a book club for the parents in the studio. It would also be … more →

Tags: Business Information, Studio News

Encouraging a sense of humor

misschrista wrote 3 months ago: I’m working on the lesson for GIGGLES tonight for the Young Child group. In looking for someth … more →

Tags: Parenting, Humor, Childhood

How to Keep the Music Playing

misschrista wrote 4 months ago: If surveyed, most of you would probably say I’m a pretty confident person. I would agree most … more →

Tags: personal thoughts, Music, Kindermusik, Parenting, Families

April is National Poetry Month

misschrista wrote 5 months ago: Okay - raise your hands - how many of you hear the word poetry and cringe, run the other direction, … more →

Tags: personal thoughts, Parent-itis, Children, Poetry, Nursery Rhymes, National Poetry Month

Great Transportation songs and poems

misschrista wrote 5 months ago: For those of you in Our Time and Imagine That who can’t seem to get enough transportation acti … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, Early Childhood, Parenting, Songs and Fingerplays

Edible Flowers

misschrista wrote 5 months ago: This week in Village class we will be exploring white carnations during the song Flowers Sweet. The … more →

Tags: Studio News, Interesting News, Edible flowers, spring, activities for families

Monday March 3 Read Across America1 comment

misschrista wrote 6 months ago: Monday is Read Across America Day. Next week in classes we will be using Dr. Seuss stickers, reading … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, Fun for adults, Parenting, Family, Read Across America, Dr. Seuss

Parent interaction enhances musical learning

misschrista wrote 6 months ago: This article was sent to me by a colleague. I absolutely agree with what the article says, but as a … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, Parent-itis, Professional Observations, child development, Kindermusik, music education, Parenting

Ideas for things to do while we don't have class...

misschrista wrote 7 months ago: 1. Listen to your home CD. Make a band with your instruments or dance along. 2. Today  is Mardi Gra … more →

Tags: Parent-itis, Children's Activities, Family Time

Saturday is Groundhog Day1 comment

misschrista wrote 7 months ago: February 2nd is the official day when Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his cosy den to predict our … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, Parent-itis, Children, Family, Groundhog Day, Shadows

Active Listening

misschrista wrote 7 months ago: Have you ever wondered why we take time in class to quietly listen and then reproduce the sound we h … more →

Tags: Classroom Reflections, Early Childhood Education, Listening Skills, Environment

Another benefit for the adults in class

misschrista wrote 7 months ago: One of my guilty pleasures on my days off is to watch the Rachael Ray Show. This morning she had a g … more →

Tags: personal thoughts, Kindermusik, Parenting, Yoga, Exercise

Great Treat and fine motor skill enhancer

misschrista wrote 8 months ago: I found an easy, yummy treat that parents and children can do together. Buy the wrapped caramel squa … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, candy, family activity, child development, treats

New things in the studio - great day!

misschrista wrote 9 months ago: We just got home from going to meet my new niece and nephew. My sister and brother-in-law are now fo … more →

Tags: personal thoughts, Parent-itis, Interesting News, Children, Parenting, kindermusik news

Three Billy Goats Gruff

misschrista wrote 9 months ago: The Imagine That classes have been telling the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and working on s … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, Children, Fairy Tales, Family Activities

Fun Activity for Children

misschrista wrote 10 months ago: I recently picked up a couple of books at the Wells Library in Albany. They are both by the same aut … more →

Tags: Fun Music and Activities for Families, child games, Thinking Skills, Creative Thinking, early childhood development


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