What is Kindermusik?

Kindermusik is a world-wide children's music and movement program. We use music as a tool to help prepare kids for future school success. Research shows that participation in music-making helps kids become better learners and excel in school. To learn more, visit Kindermusik International's website: www.kindermusik.com

The Gateway Foundation for Theatre and Dance

The Gateway Foundation for Theatre and Dance is a non-profit performing arts center in Pocatello, Idaho. Our mission is to help children cultivate and showcase their talents in the Performing Arts in a safe, excellent, wholesome environment. We strive to make Performing Arts training available to every child who desires it. Classes include: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, creative, ballroom for adults and children, children's musical theatre, teen musical theatre, tumbling, cheer, voice, piano, and of course Kindermusik! See our website at www.gatewayfoundationfortheatreanddance.com

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Our Time: FIDDLE-DEE-DEE

Week 4:

“Who learns by finding out, has seven fold the skill of him who learned by being told.” (Arthur Gutterman) I enjoyed watching the children play with the hoops today! So many play ideas emerged as each child explored and as you and the other parents interacted with the children.

In previous weeks, we experienced exploration of instruments in which your interaction with your child was of utmost importance. Interaction in today’s exploration of a prop was equally important. Children learn through their own exploration, but a parent’s guidance to help stretch and vary a child’s ideas provides challenges to lead to new levels of learning. This process is called scaffolding. Enjoy this experience with your child every day!

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