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FOL Fridays are Back!

We educators have a favorite acronym for the Foundations of Learning that are the fundamental underpinnings of the Kindermusik curriculum – we call them FOLs. These Foundations of Learning statements, or FOLs, help us communicate the “why” and the “so … Continue reading

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Let’s jump for joy!

This article was originally written by Kindermusik educator Helen Peterson. Helen’s Kindermusik of the Valley program, located in and around the twin cities, MN, is one of the top programs in the world. In a relatively recent study, 4 to 6 … Continue reading

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Again, again!!

Again, again!!  There’s a reason why those are two of your child’s favorite words – repetition is the way your child learns best.  Repetition also provides children with a sense of security and predictability, setting the stage for optimal learning. … Continue reading

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Einstein and his violin

This article was written by Kindermusik educator Helen Peterson. Helen’s Kindermusik of the Valley program, located in and around the twin cities, MN, is one of the top programs in the world. Enjoy this little vignette! A few years ago, … Continue reading

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Your child rocks!

When your baby cries, you instinctively scoop him up and rock him.  His need to move and his ability to be soothed by movement are vital in the first 15 months of life when the vestibular system – the area … Continue reading

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