I had a wonderful storytime today at the Booksellers at Laurelwood, and in it I used a couple of Sing and Read storybooks. These are a wonderful addition to any home library. As a child "reads" books where the words are familiar, they are developing foundational literacy skills and working towards actual, independent reading. Furthermore, often these books become favorites, read again and again, giving the young child the reinforcement they need. You can find these books at any bookstore and many teaching stores. If your child gets Scholastic book orders through their preschool or child care program, they are often included there as well.
And, of course, literature selections are included in every set of kindermusik home materials.
Join us this Saturday at our Kindermusik Open House and Storytime at the University of Memphis, Park Avenue campus, building 2. We'll be exploring instruments, finding out more about the program, and just plain having fun!
Showing posts with label piano lessons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label piano lessons. Show all posts
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
You're never too old to be a kid-or to teach them
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/268933/71/95-year-old-piano-teacher-striking-a-chord-with-kids
I'm sure there are generations of piano and music students convinced their teacher is pushing a century in age (I know that my first piano teacher and church choir director seemed downright ancient to me), but this woman, still actively teaching and sharing her love of music at 95, is truly inspiring. I'm not halfway there yet, but how wonderful to spend that many years with children!
Kindermusik at the University of Memphis will be sharing the joy this week at the Booksellers of Laurelwood. We will be doing musical storytimes on Tues, Thurs and Friday at 11:00. We will also be doing an open house at our home studio, including an instrument petting zoo and a musical storytime, this Saturday at 10:00. Come join us!
I'm sure there are generations of piano and music students convinced their teacher is pushing a century in age (I know that my first piano teacher and church choir director seemed downright ancient to me), but this woman, still actively teaching and sharing her love of music at 95, is truly inspiring. I'm not halfway there yet, but how wonderful to spend that many years with children!
Kindermusik at the University of Memphis will be sharing the joy this week at the Booksellers of Laurelwood. We will be doing musical storytimes on Tues, Thurs and Friday at 11:00. We will also be doing an open house at our home studio, including an instrument petting zoo and a musical storytime, this Saturday at 10:00. Come join us!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Why music? It improves language skills!
Northwestern University researchers have found that children who study music for several years improve their ability to learn languages long-term-which is just one of the many reasons to include music in your child's life.
Call 901-678-4244 or visit http://www.memphis.edu/music/cms.php for information about group and individual music classes for children and adults from birth on!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Why kids should study music
http://www.lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/106_top_20_reasons_why_children_should_study_music_413.html
I love this article, but I disagree with them on one point. Preschoolers are, by their nature, social beings. They're really just to the point where they're starting to play interactively. Music is also, by it's nature, a very social activity. Therefore, I would submit that private lessons, or at least private lessons exclusively are NOT the best choice for a 3-5 yr old. A group music class, at this age, will allow a child to develop not only their musical skills but their social skills as well, in a fun, light hearted setting. Even at age 6, my personal Kindermusik graduate, now taking piano, misses the interaction and fun of music in a group that she experienced in her 6 1/2 years of Kindermusik classes. If she had started piano at age 3 privately, instead of continuing in Kindermusik and continuing to explore the piano as an instrument at home, I think she would have missed one of the most valuable experiences of her past three years.
But, regardless, music education doesn't have to wait until a child can read, or can reach an octave on the piano, is potty trained, can talk, or can walk. It begins the second a child starts to hear, to listen, and to respond-and that starts even before birth.
I love this article, but I disagree with them on one point. Preschoolers are, by their nature, social beings. They're really just to the point where they're starting to play interactively. Music is also, by it's nature, a very social activity. Therefore, I would submit that private lessons, or at least private lessons exclusively are NOT the best choice for a 3-5 yr old. A group music class, at this age, will allow a child to develop not only their musical skills but their social skills as well, in a fun, light hearted setting. Even at age 6, my personal Kindermusik graduate, now taking piano, misses the interaction and fun of music in a group that she experienced in her 6 1/2 years of Kindermusik classes. If she had started piano at age 3 privately, instead of continuing in Kindermusik and continuing to explore the piano as an instrument at home, I think she would have missed one of the most valuable experiences of her past three years.
But, regardless, music education doesn't have to wait until a child can read, or can reach an octave on the piano, is potty trained, can talk, or can walk. It begins the second a child starts to hear, to listen, and to respond-and that starts even before birth.
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