This post contains ideas for music homeschool curriculum. Additionally, the post includes a “how to make a cardboard castle” activity, perfect for a unit on the composer, Richard Strauss, and Germany. As I plan out our homeschool year, Maestros Classics is undoubtedly part of our curriculum. The products are of high quality and comprehensive. I […]
Finger Tap Painting Music & Art Activity for Kids
Combine music, listening skills, fine motor skills, and art with this Finger Tap Painting Activity for Kids. I am a huge fan of all of MaryAnn Kohl’s books. The books cover disciplines like math and science AND make it fun for children by combining nature, movement, and process art. In my view, these books are the […]
Simply “Be” with Children
One of the most remarkable things I observed about my sons’ Nature Immersion camp was that there were no books, no toys, no art supplies…there was nature. That is all the children needed…The teacher allowed the children to lead with their interests and used her extraordinary knowledge of plants, animals and the earth to create […]
Preschool Math Gold Coin Estimation
Preschoolers are ripe for learning math concepts. They may not know it but their brain sure do. For example, within Montessori introducing preschoolers to geometry via the geometric solids (visual) and the geometric cabinet (visual and fine motor) as a start prepares them for more complex math concepts down the line. Fascinating, right? Here is […]
Sharing World Cultures Through Musical Crafts
I am thrilled to be featuring guest writer, award-winning children’s performer, DARIA. Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou has seven cd’s that have won national honors. She has the most awesome job of traveling the world to sing for kids and peace. Her website; located at dariamusic.com, was given a 2009 Parents Choice Award for its rich variety of […]
Introduction to Music for Preschoolers
Lots of research has been published that shows why music is fundamental in early childhood education. Music is just as important to problem-solving and logical skill development as math and language. Musical intelligence has been elevated by research and I am so happy because, well, music is fun and blends in well with play-based learning […]