Music and literature can be paired together beautifully.
As we teach our children to appreciate good music, we can engage them with quality literature as well.
This post is the first in a series of music and book pairings.
These quick, easy (and 100% FREE) lessons will expose your children to a piece of music, a composer, and a story.
Of cou...
Summer is the perfect time to give your children something different - something you might not have included during the regular school year.
The summer months are also the time when we celebrate our patriotic holidays - Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.
A knowledge of American music is essential - the music of American composers reflect...
One of the most approachable and memorable piano works for children is the "Minute" Waltz, by Frederic Chopin.
As we seek to spread a feast of beautiful music before our children, we must not neglect the piano music of Chopin.
Known as the Poet of the Piano, Chopin was one of the defining composers of the Romantic Era.
Learning about the...
Nature is the inspiration for so many beautiful pieces of art and music.
Spring is the perfect time to listen to classical music inspired by birds.
Whether you share these pieces just for their intrinsic musical value or incorporate them into a study of birds in your home, school, or co-op, we think they're a charming addition to any child's...
The story of The Nutcracker provides an array of learning opportunities for children.
It is so much more than the childhood story of the Nutcracker fighting the Mouse King, or being able to recognize The Dance of The Sugarplum Fairy.
The Nutcracker is a classic tale (actually first called "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King" by ETA Hoffman), ...
Raising musical kids can sometimes seem challenging. One of the easiest ways to instill musicality is through LISTENING to music, and one of the easiest ways to introduce your children to Classical music is through GREATClassical music.
These five pieces are guaranteed to have your children asking for MORE. Not only are these pieces staples ...
