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 […]