Category Archives: Music
Feed Your Brain with Music and Rhyme!
I recently asked a 3-year-old I was working with, “What’s so great about music?” He replied, “I like it. It’s fun. I listen to it in my Dad’s truck when I went to Nana and Papa’s house.” I later asked … Continue reading
Use Music to Help Children Stay Healthy!
Have you ever been standing in a grocery store, waiting patiently to check out and just as the cashier begins to hand you your change, it hits- a sneeze! Then, they politely count your money and hand it to you … Continue reading
What Are We Doing Teaching Young Children?
Have you ever wondered what you’re doing in the field of Early Childhood? Whether you are a teacher, have children yourself, or both, surely their are times you wonder, “What did I get myself into?” In celebration of Teacher Appreciation … Continue reading
Music with Ms. Carissa is Going Green: Recycled Guitar Craft!
Well, Ms. Carissa has had so many inquiries about including activities in her blog, she thought she’d share this all-time favorite as the first one! Check out this recycled guitar craft if you’re looking for a fun way to teach … Continue reading
Music with Ms. Carissa Joins March for Babies 2011!
Since 2005, Carissa Knoles has been an avid supporter of the “March of Dimes March for Babies.” With the launch of her new single, “Dreaming Monster,” she’s dedicating her year and life to the youth of America. This year, Carissa … Continue reading
Passing of a Legend, Pinetop Perkins
Yesterday, music lost the great boogie woogie blues piano man, Pinetop Perkins. It caused me to reminis a bit about one of my visits to Austin, we stayed downtown near Town Lake. We spent the whole trip walking back and forth to the bars on 6th Street. Back theen the bar or the corner of Neches and 6th used to be named for the proprietor, Nuno. Continue reading
Music Helps Children Celebrate Diversity, Not Destroy It
As we hear about war and crime each morning on the news, we are called to support our children’s future in any way possible, even in the simplest of ways. Music can help children develop an understanding and appreciation for … Continue reading
7 Million Jigawatts Members to Perform on Princess Cruises
7 Million Jigawatts members reassigned to perform on board the Coral Princess. Popular Detroit Rock and Soul band, 7 Million Jigawatts launches 2011 with a “New Deal” to entertain on board Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess from April – July of … Continue reading
Why Do We Need Music in Early Childhood Programs?
Sit back and think of the first song, melody or rhyme you remember hearing. Maybe it’s a lullaby sung to you at bedtime? Maybe it’s the “down and around, then a line” song you sang while learning to write the number 5? Continue reading
Royal Oak Patch on the Gus Jam
Sunday, March 6 at 5pm, Jake Tobias and Melissa Behring plan to hit the Gus Jam one last time before they embark on their Asian Tour later this month. So, if you’re looking to see them before they split, stop by Gusoline Alley. Continue reading
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