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  Music is everywhere! It’s a universal language that unites us, lifting our spirits with its irresistible rhythm. From chuckling at a toddler’s endearing dance moves to the joy of children belting out their favorite tunes, music becomes a vibrant part of their growth. There are numerous benefits of music education in early childhood. It’s […]

As the New Year approaches, there can be a lot of pressure on parents to set intentions for the year ahead: eat more meals together, spend less time watching TV, find a solution for the ever-growing mountains of toys spread about the house… the list is endless, and the pressure can overwhelm us to the […]

  Playful Children Ah, play in the lives of children is simple and spontaneous! It teaches them so much about life, sharing with others, language acquisition and interacting with people and with their surroundings to name a few.  Each playful scene is like a mini science experiment. I love watching the children in our Kids’ […]

As a new KMR semester approaches, this great weather has me in tune with how music is everywhere, from the spontaneous singing of children on the beach, the music in live events, to the music in cafés and restaurants. Ah! I just love it! Recently a colleague shared this picture from the Bishop Arts Center […]

  You ever wonder why you can sing along to the lyrics of virtually any song you listened to as a teenager, but have a difficult time remembering what you had for breakfast this morning? It’s a phenomenon not lost on Marilyn Schwartz, the co-founder of Kids’ MusicRound. “Isn’t it fantastic?” she said. “That’s what […]

Have you ever noticed that the simplest item in your house can become the most amazing toy for music play?  Wrapping paper can be crinkled, torn, and turned into confetti. Paper cups can turn into drums, balls, and hats. Even a simple cardboard box can become a rocket ship or hiding place! This creativity is the […]

Modeling is such a powerful tool in early childhood learning – including music education.  Have you noticed children quickly like to imitate what they see? What’s at work in the brain when this happens? In the early 1990s, neuroscientist Giacomo Rizzolatti, MD and his colleagues, from the University of Parma, first discovered mirror neurons in […]

It’s here!  Summertime is finally here! With school almost over it is time to let the summer planning begin! Summer is a time to soak in the family fun time and really create memories that will last a lifetime. Perhaps you want to take a day trip to the beach or a family adventure to […]

What music do you most enjoy listening to? Is there a favorite song that brings back memories of a place and time? Is it Top 40 or jazz – bluegrass, country or classical? Music is the universal language bringing all people together. Listening to different genres of music exposes the children’s ears to a wide […]

Young children do not have it as easy as it appears. Sure, they get to play all day, but having to switch from activity to activity on your schedule can be quite stressful for them. Whether you run a preschool or you simply want to make your children’s lives at home a little better, it […]

You may be surprised to learn every child is born a musical human being. Yes, every child! You don’t need to be a trained educator to recognize musical responses. Musical talent begins in the simplest ways. Parents can easily observe many signs. Recently in a mixed-age class of children, I watched with amazement at the […]

I thought you folks might want to see one of our students in action!  She’s been coming to classes for a while and obviously loves them!  I love having these kids want their moment!!! Please enjoy! Joyce Twinkle (You’ll need to open in a new tab/window and use QuickTime)  

Ever wonder how a name is chosen? Take Kids’ MusicRound, for example – a cute, very catchy name for a company specializing in teaching children’s music! I’ve never asked or just didn’t catch the thought process behind coming up with this terrific branding. Barbara told me the other day and it makes perfect sense! The […]

We talk with parents about this all the time! “Why doesn’t Timmy do what the other kids do?”, “Susie never opens her mouth in class, but sings the songs all the time at home!” Sound familiar? I know we always try to stress this to parents and care givers, but it always bears repeating. The […]

That’s right! – Dance like no one is watching Children have no inhibitions – they always dance like no one is watching.  Take a cue and join in. There are many reasons developmentally that participating in such activities are beneficial; they see you having a ball and this reinforces that what they are doing is […]

  Since I’m going to be taking over the blog for Kids’ MusicRound, I thought the best thing to do is introduce myself. I’m a teacher for Kids’ MusicRound.  I’ve taught for co-founder Marilyn Schwartz for the past two years and am now happy to be working with co-founder Barbara Lysenko, in NJ as well.  […]

Can Music Make Your Child Smarter?.

Here’s a great story that appeared on WPVI about the importance of music. in your child’s development. May 11, 2011 (WPVI) — Music is crucially important to your children’s growth and happiness at every age. Experts say it helps their brains develop for short and long-term memory, playing an instrument, dexterity of their hands, math […]

Think Green this Friday, GreenRound that is. This Friday, April 22nd, the songs in our spring GreenRound Collection can help celebrate Earth Day. Our GreenRound collection includes songs and chants about bunnies, cows, bees, ladybugs, rain and gardens. A perfect song to celebrate this day is “Savez-Vous Planter les Choux”. This French song talks about […]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from the Kids MusicRound family. Fun Facts:   St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland where the festivities last for four days. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in 1737 in Boston.  New York City held it’s first parade in 1762. In Chicago, the Chicago River is filled […]

Do you love somebody? Bet you do. We all have someone special in our lives.  Singing songs is a way to express our love and affection.  Children in particular respond to catchy tunes when sung by their loved one.   Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to give the gift of song.   One of my favorite songs […]

Some food for thought regarding the partnership of music and language on brain development. Excerpts from ChildCareExchange.com  by Pam Shiller 12/20/10 “Linguists, psychologists, and neuro-scientists have recently changed their long held opinion about the relationship between speaking and singing. The latest data show that music and language are so intertwined that an awareness of music […]

As another year draws to a close, we thank all of our families for bringing Kids MusicRound into their lives.  We are also grateful to the followers of our blog, Facebook and twitter messages.  We plan to bring you more updates, research and fun tidbits this coming year.  Best wishes for peace, good health and […]

Kids’ MusicRound Annual PJ Musical Story Time.  Bring your family out to this fun-filled night featuring a live storybook presentation, movement activities and songs presented by Kids’ MusicRound teachers and special guest, Miss Amy Otey! Kids can wear their favorite pajamas. When:   Tuesday, December 7th Time:     6:15pm Where:   Princeton Community Church Ages:     All ages Fee:       $5 per family. FREE […]

Did you know October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month?  Popcorn isn’t just a healthy snack,  it’s  great for making crafts too.   Why not celebrate the last few days of October by creating your very own popcorn kernel rain stick?   Many countries and ethnic groups believed that if they shook bamboo type hollow sticks with seeds […]

Brisk, crisp autumn air hits my face as I walk out my front door.  Fall is here!   It’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the changes in the trees, animals and life around us. If you live in the north east, the leaves are turning from green to burnished red, bright orange, gold […]

The first-ever study of hand-clapping songs reveals a direct link between children’s songs and clapping games in the development of important skills in children and young adults. (Science Daily)   The study was conducted by Dr. Idit Solkin, a member of Israel’s Ben-Gurion University’s Music Science Lab in the Department of the Arts.  She found that […]

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Hello and Welcome to our very first Kids’ MusicRound blog.  This  blog will be another way for  Kids’ MusicRound  to share our love of music with you.  We look forward to bringing you  fun facts and the latest research about music and early childhood development. In Kids’ MusicRound classes, we sing about different cultures and travel to distant […]

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