Author Archives: Theresa Case

FOL Fridays: Sequence Development

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Theresa Case

Sequencing is the ability to remember an order of events or instructions. If you’re wondering how long of a list your child should be able to remember or follow, a good rule of thumb is that young children are able … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Introduction to the Glockenspiel

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Theresa Case

At about the age of five, many children are ready for first experiences with a melodic instrument. Eye-hand coordination is improving, melodic memory is stronger, and the child has a keen interest in re-creating the melodies he or she sings … Continue reading →

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The Magic of the Memorable

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Theresa Case

In a world where so much of the focus for our children is on what’s measurable, I want to talk about what’s memorable because every week in our Kindermusik classes, I am privileged to experience and celebrate what’s memorable. The … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Audi-what? Audiation!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Theresa Case

Dr. Edwin Gordon, of the Gordon Institute of Music & Learning, defined audiation as “the hearing and comprehending of sound that is not physically present.” According to Gordon, “audiation is to music as thinking is to language.” Just as children … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Pretend Play

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Theresa Case

Imitation is the first stage of pretend play. As imitation evolves, it becomes more imaginative. The complexity of pretend play can be seen when a child re-examines life experiences by adding or changing the happening. Benefits of pretend play include: … Continue reading →

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