Can Music Make Your Child Smarter?
June 24, 2011
Can Music Make Your Child Smarter?.
Parenting: The Importance of Music
May 24, 2011
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 […]
Hooray for Earth Day!
April 21, 2011
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
March 17, 2011
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 […]
Kids’ MusicRound – Live Concert “A Musical Celebration”
March 8, 2011
This Valentine’s Day Send Love Through Song
February 11, 2011
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 […]
Music and Language Connection on Brain Development
December 29, 2010
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 […]
Seasons Greetings From Kids MusicRound
December 23, 2010
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 […]
Cuddle Up Tight! It’s Kids’ MusicRound PJ Night.
December 6, 2010
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 […]
Music Activities: Make Popcorn Funtime
October 26, 2010
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 […]