Category Archives: Music
How To Make the Week of the Young Child Simple and Successful
The National Association for the Education of Young Children has established an entire month each year to spread awareness to the incredible importance of high quality experiences for young children. Every April, purple can be seen in high quality Early … Continue reading
Families Joining in to Celebrate Reading Month!
Reading is so important for young children that the entire month of March has been deemed “Reading Month.” Early Childhood Centers, Schools, Restaurants and a wide variety of other organizations will participate in activities that support Early Literacy and Reading … Continue reading
Merging Music and Academics
Music is a great way to review some math and language concepts after a long break! The brain is hard-wired to process information at its best when such information is presented in rhythm, pattern, and/or rhyme. The brain also stores … Continue reading
Michigan is Climbing the Ladder to Future Success!
In a race to receive some grant funding for Early Childhood programs, Michigan has done wonders to revamp standards for Early Learning Centers, curriculum and teacher accreditation. In a state where neither Preschool nor Kindergarten are mandatory steps in a … Continue reading
Under the Boardwalk
This summer, Jake played bass for an Ultimate Do Wop Show produced by Canterbury Productions at the Little River Casino in Manistee, Michigan. I always enjoy going to these shows. Two of our good friends work at the venue, we … Continue reading
MDAEYC Offers Educational Opportunity for Early Childhood Educators and Families
Quality early childhood programs are becoming a hot topic amongst parents, now more than ever. According to the publication “Michigan in Brief: 7th edition,” 3 of every 5 children under age 5 are enrolled in some time of childcare program … Continue reading
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Tagged Carissa Knoles, Children's Music, Dreamtown Media, Early Childhood Conferences, Elizabeth Grace, Heartfelt Impressions, MDAEYC, Metro Detroit AEYC, Michigan Brief, Music with Ms. Carissa, Professional Development, Rhonda Meyers, Schoolcraft College
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Cleaning Up the Potty Mouth
“Let’s name the giraffe — —- and the gorilla —-. My Mommy and Daddy say those names. I like them. Then they can be the Mommy and Daddy animals and we can name the kids Sweetie and Cutie, ok?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Bad Words, Carissa Knoles, Child Psychology, Children Swearing, Children's Behavior, Children's Blog, Dreamtown Media, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Music, Language, Linguistics, Music with Ms. Carissa, Parent Education, Parenting, What to do when children swear
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Family Fun in Your Own Backyard
Looking for something free and fun to do with the whole family in the Downriver Michigan area? Bring your family and friends to Allen Park’s “Every Friday” or Farmer’s Market event each and every Friday now through October! These … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Park, Carissa Knoles, Downtown Development Association, Dreamtown Media, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Music, Family Events, Family Fun, Free Family Events, Kid's Music, Kids Concerts, Michigan Outdoor Festivals, Music with Ms. Carissa, Summer Kids Events, Things to do Downriver
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Helping Couples Get Engaged One Love Song at a Time
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Tagged Jake Tobias, Live Entertainment, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Mission Point Resort, Musicians, Proposal, Wedding Music, Where to propose
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True North Radio Network’s Summer Concert Series
True North Radio Network’s 2011 Summer Concert Series Featuring 7 Million Jigawatts Live at the Bay View Park Amphitheater in Alpena Saturday July 30, 2011 Alpena MI – True North Radio Network announces their 2011 Summer Concert Series line up … Continue reading
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