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Einstein and his violin

Posted on September 21, 2010 by HelenPeterson

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!

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Theresa Case

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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What can your child learn from a puddle?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by HelenPeterson

What would it be like to walk through a puddle for the first time? To not notice it coming up and then just hear the rhythm of your walk change from a tap tap tap to splish splish splash? . … Continue reading →

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Music and movement: magical ingredients to learning

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Theresa Case

Music and movement are magical ingredients to learning for both the child and parent. A baby’s first communication is through movement. A toddler immediately responds to lively music with silly gyrations and flailing limbs – and while these movements usually make … Continue reading →

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