Mother's Day

I Love the World

Do you love the whole world?
Click HERE to see more of it

Happy Birthday Brahms

Happy Birthday to Johannes Brahms. Who has put more babies to sleep than he could ever have dreamed.

Click HERE to hear a nice a capella version with altered lyrics which are sweet.

These are the lyrics Brahms intended:
Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight
With lilies o'er spread is baby's wee bed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed

Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight
Bright angels beside my darling abide
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast




http://acappella.colormaria.com/3850LCD/3850LCD%5EBrahms_Lullaby.mp3

Jumping Beans!

Jumping Beans is the Kindermusik Class for Preschool kids this JUNE. Pictured on the front is Diego - he walks around his village in Peru, looking for things that could make instruments but his family always asks that he "find a quieter instrument." That is what we will be doing each day. Along with introducing the keyboard in a 4 year old friendly way, having a fun filled music lesson, enjoying fresh air outside, we will also be making a new instrument each day, just like Diego. Allow Kindermusik to stretch your child's mind this summer as we sing, dance, play and create.

Click here to register for the June session of Jumping Beans!

International Children's Festival

I am so excited to share the information about the FLNT HILLS 2008 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. It is held at the Ordway in St. Paul on Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1. There are shows from all over the world - lots of free outdoor concerts but all performances in side the center are just $5,00 - all shows, all seats.

This is a great opportunity to go see some live music with your kids - and it is less than a movie! More to come later on my picks for your little ones.

Family: Weekend update

Lorelei has a great time at the Burnsville Highschool Prom with Zach.

Tucker is confirmed this weekend along with 477 other kids from Hosanna.

Happy May Day!

Make your own May Day picture at ART PAD - its fun!

Today. . .

. . . is National Oatmeal Cookie Day. Here is my favorite recipe (thanks Martha)

Top Ten

TOP 10 REASONS TO REGISTER FOR
SUMMER CAMP TODAY!

1. Summer is longer than we remember.
2. Music makes any day great.
3. Music is good for us!
4. Music makes us all happy!
5. New songs for summer.
6. Your child is getting ready for preschool, in the fall
7. Outside music making is a blast!
   
8. Crafting
9. Introduction to Keyboarding.
10. We LOVE you!

Call Helen to talk about your child and find just the right class: 952-412-0265

Telling the truth

Alright, I have clearly been having a bloggers block - that has lasted several months. It lives with thoughts like, "oh, nobody wants to hear this." or " I am sure everyone has already seen that." These strange thoughts pop upout of no where and seem to make decisions independent of my input.

So, I am putting all of that aside, and am going to commit to blogging regularly again. I like it. It makes me smile and I love sharing little things with all of you. If you have already seen something I put up, that's okay, if you didn't want to read this or that - that's okay. I am going to start putting it all up again anyway.

Whew, that is a load off my mind, and heart.

See and Hear - woodwinds

She always sings at home!

How many times I have heard these words, now it has been captured for proof on video. I always say, it doesn't matter what kids do in front of me, it is how they play music at home that counts! That is true - but oooh, how cute is this!

12 minutes 33 seconds

The Carl Webb Band

I cold not resist posting this picture of my Uncle Donald's band. He sends me so many good things that land here for everyone to enjoy. (He is the guy on the right, in the orange shirt and jacket holding drum sticks)

My Uncle Donald has lived 85 years and is still playing drums in the Carl Webb Band, has embraced the computer and the internet, and is the most optimistic person I have ever known. It goes to show what a life time playing music can do.

Autistic License

Autism is the fastest growing epidemic in this country. Nationally, 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with it. In Minnesota it's even higher 1 in 105, the third highest rate in the country. It is critically important to see this play - We have all been touched by this epidemic, and its impact on our society has just begun. Several community performances are being offered FREE OF CHARGE sponsored by: Partners in Excellence, The Minnesota Autism Center and Greater Twin Cities ARC. This play is most appropriate for adults and children over 13 years old.

Autistic License has been named on of the 10 best plays of 2007 and recently was nominated for the national Theater Critics New Play Award.

Minneapolis South High School Auditorium, FRIDAY APRIL 11 7:00 (Free)
Anoka High School Auditorium, SATURDAY APRIL 12 7:00 (Free)
Temple Israel, SUNDAY APRIL 13 4:30 ($15.00)
Lakeville North High School Auditorium TUESDAY APRIL 15 7:00 (Free)
Illusion Theater FRIDAY APRIL 25 7:00 ($20.00)
Illusion Theater SATURDAY APRIL 26 7:00 ($20.00)
Shakopee Senior High Auditorium SUNDAY APRIL 27 2:00 (Free)

Call the Illusion Theater Box Office to reserve free seats or purchase tickets: 612-339-4944
or click HERE

Happy Birthday Elizabeth

Yesterday was my dear sister Elizabeth's birthday!!
Here is a picture of us taken a few years ago on a hot hot summer day. Hmmm - Elizabeth loves the hot weather and is one of the very . . no maybe the only person I know to be a hold out on air conditioning.

Happy Birthday beautiful sister, beautiful mother, beautiful teacher.

Autism Awareness Day

Did you know . . . .
1 in 50 children are diagnosed with autism
1 in 94 boys are on the autism spectrum
67 children are diagnosed per day
a new case is diagnosed almost every 20 minutes

More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined.

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that lasts a person's lifetime. It affects communication skills, socialization abilities and behavior.

For more information: Autism Resources
Here is a movie: AUTISM EVERYDAY

Register NOW! For summer classes

TOP 10 REASONS WHY

1) YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE IT! And they won't be bugging you all summer long about being bored or asking repeatedly, "Is today my Kindermusik day?!"

2) YOU HAVE SEVERAL CHOICES ABOUT HOW TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH US.
A variety of camps scheduled at a variety of times keep summer scheduling easy for you. You'll also have a new CD to choose to listen to!

3) NEW SUMMERY CAMP THEMES WILL INSPIRE YOUR CHILD'S LOVE OF MUSIC AND LOVE OF LEARNING. From Family Time to Sign & Sing, and Peekaboo to Around the World, you'll find something that fits your family's summer schedule and also provides musical learning in a uniquely summery way! No other early childhood learning program offers so many choices for you and your family this summer.

4) OUR WONDERFUL KINDERMUSIK TEACHERS ARE GEARING UP NOW FOR A GREAT SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR CHILDREN, AND THEY WILL BE OH-SO-SAD NOT TO SEE YOU BACK THIS SUMMER!

5) OUR KINDERMUSIK CAMPS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUR CHILD THE WELL-ROUNDED EXPERIENCE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. Singing, dancing, instruments, crafts, snacks, story time, learning centers, and home materials combine for an exciting and memorable summer "Kindermusik-al" experience!

6) SUMMER IS AN EASY WAY TO "TRY OUT" KINDERMUSIK!
Enroll in a summer camp and learn more about how Kindermusik contributes to the whole development of your child from birth to age 7.

7) SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSITION YOUR CHILD FOR WHAT'S NEXT.
So is your child is moving on to Our Time this fall? Or maybe you're planning for your child to head to preschool and move up to Imagine That? Our staff is trained and prepared to partner with you for a smooth transition to the next level.

8) KEEP THE LEARNING - AND THE ROUTINE - GOING.
Every child needs the security of rituals and routines, and summer camps make sure your child is happy, secure, and in the "Kindermusik" groove, both in class and at home.

9) IT'S DIFFERENT!
Summer camps are different from the regular classes as explore unusual props, fun puppets, special games and activities, and exciting new instruments. Our drop-off camps include crafts and snacks, too.

10) SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO TAKE CLASS WITH A FRIEND. Refer a new Kindermusik family to our program this summer, and we'll give you both a free class gift certificate toward the fall as our way of saying "Thanks!"

If Frogs Made Weather

Crazy weather we have been having, ordered up by the polar bear no doubt. Take a look at this book here or at Looky Book where you can page through the books before you decide to buy.

Happy Spring!

Click HERE to play with this fun garden orchestra! Click on any of the characters to add to the song