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Beginning in the spring and summer, it’s common to see a lot of marketing for products or programs that promise to give preschoolers a boost in skills like reading, counting, spelling, and identifying colors and objects. Social media feeds begin filling up with DIY craft projects and...

There was a time when the big three - Twinkle Twinkle, Baa Baa Black Sheep and ABC- were reported to be the most commonly known children’s tunes in the US. I think we can thank YouTube for expanding that list with endless playlists of Baby Shark, Little Baby Bum, and Super Simple Songs (our...

Play is a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage fully with their little one. Through play you are able to get a glimpse into their world, open up new channels of communication, and help to build enduring relationships. For some parents- playing with your children might feel awkward or like...

A few months ago, I wrote an article for Pinpointe Magazine focused on the developmental benefits of exposure to making music in early childhood. In it, I highlighted these benefits by specifically focusing on learning and academic growth. While the world around us is changing, many things remain...

We're helping to shape our children’s brains as we sing, play and move with them in our class. When we give our children musical experiences—as we do in class and at home—their brains are developing the musical wiring and circuitry that will help enable them to be musical for...