Friday, March 28, 2008

Easter Break Reminder / Osterferien - kleine Erinnerung

Hello Everyone,
This is just a quick reminder that there are no Kindermusik classes during the School Easter Break (March 17th to 30th). 
I'm looking forward to see everyone again on April 5th!
Hallo an alle,
das ist eine kleine Erinnerung an die Osterferien (Schulferien vom 17. bis 20. März). In dieser Zeit finden keine Kindermusik Kurse statt.
Ich freue mich darauf alle am 5. April wieder zu sehen!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Why Music Matters

Music benefits every aspect of development
Music helps us to make sense of the world. Through sound we can give an expressive shape to our experience. It is a pleasure and a joy for its own sake. . . .
Recent research emphasizes the benefits of learning music: 
  • Music aids the development of speech
  • Music helps children to learn maths
  • Music enhances social skills
  • Music enhances you child's intellectual development
To read the whole article click on the picture below.
Parents Music Room - Motivate Your Child With Music

Monday, March 24, 2008

Happy belated Easter!

I hope everyone who celebrates it had a great Holiday. For the ones who don't I hope you had a great long week-end.
A quick reminder. The first class after the Easter break will be April 5th.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Music & Books

This local News feature from the U.S. shows how music will help you child also with reading skills. 
Quote:
"The whole patterns, counting, and pacing through music help children to pace through reading," Jody DelaGardelle, Assistant Librarian said.
To read the whole story and watch the video click on the following link to www.newslinkindiana.com.

Friday, March 7, 2008

International Women's Day

Happy Women's Day! - In case you're interested the first International Women's Day was launched on 8 March 1911 in Copenhagen.
Further information about this day can be found at www.internationalwomwnsday.com.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Music related Brain Research

Click here to read this interesting post on the Kindermusik Berlin Blog.