Author Archives: Jamie.Sterling

A Minds on Music Quote

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Without music, life is a journey through a desert. ~ Pat Conroy

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Activities for Babies 6 to 12 Months: “Pop!”

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Sit on the floor cross-legged holding baby in your lap. Sing Pop! Goes the Weasel and sway from side to side with the beat of the music. On the word “Pop!” gently topple backward, and then roll forward again. Helping … Continue reading →

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Kindermusik and Your Child: Listen… Listen..

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Shhh! What do you hear? Turn on your listening ears and you will hear many things in a Kindermusik class on any given day: the sound of a dog barking, the rain dripping on a tin roof, or the quiet, … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: The Value of Play

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Play is a natural activity for children. The child a play is self-motivated and actively engaged. Whereas games are governed by rules, the value of play is that it provides freedom from evaluation and judgment. The freedom of a playful … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Benefits of Reading Aloud

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Reading to a child on a regular basis benefits him in several key ways. Reading increases his knowledge of the world, his vocabulary, his familiarity with the written language, and his interest in becoming literate. In fact, the larger the … Continue reading →

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