I Love You Rituals Copy
We try to include an “I Love You Ritual” in EVERY Little Learner’s Kindermusik class. These are the brain-child of Dr. Becky Bailey of Conscious Discipline. Conscious Discipline is an…
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Tips for Kindermusik Success
It’s one of our FAVORITE times of the year here at Song of the Heart Studios. It is the time we say Hello to all you Heart-ies! We welcome back our returning families and are so thrilled to…
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3 Music Rituals to Help Alleviate Back-to-School Change
Change—especially for children in any capacity—is hard, but one thing always helps…music! Here are 3 quick tips on how music rituals can help alleviate transitions (like drop-off times) and…
Read ArticleSummer Singing
We’re wrapping up our current units and all the special little extras we put in place during the summer season. We’ve been singing, playing, learning ukulele and drumming too. We’ve been…
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Steady Beat: Assess and Level Up
Last week we discussed why steady beat matters and the benefits it brings. We know that steady beat feeds into developmental milestones, but what about how it’s affecting your child? The…
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Steady Beat: Why it Matters
You know that thing that makes you want to rock, sway, clap, or tap to the music? That’s STEADY BEAT – the ongoing, repetitive pulse that occurs in songs, chants, and rhymes. But it’s more…
Read ArticleSummer Sounds – Active Listening
The school year has wound down. The pleasant days of summer are here. It is the perfect time for a special activity we like to call the Listening Walk. But first, an explanation about…
Read ArticleA Song a Day Keeps the Stress Away
Ahh, Summer. It’s almost here! The lilacs have faded and people are putting their gardens in. The weather is getting warmer and we’re producing more Vitamin D. We’re spending more time…
Read ArticleThe Things They’ve Learned
About this time of year the JOY Team starts seeing the real fruits of their labors. We witness amazing growth in your children from last September to this Spring. We reflect back on their…
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