Thursday, September 22, 2011

Vaccination Summary

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Because I still frequently receive emails or Facebook messages regarding vaccinations, I thought I'd post a summary (full of links) on h...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Once Upon a Potty (and Last Cloth Diaper Review)

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Trying out our new potty! (During our marathon at 18 mos) We've been holding Eowyn over the toilet, naming "poop" and ...
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Monday, September 12, 2011

Quick-quicks, slows & stops... i.e. An Intro to Rhythm

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Beat & Rhythm are NOT the same.  This video helps show the difference using spoken poetry:  the beat is the jumps, the words are the r...
Sunday, September 11, 2011

Keep a Steady Beat

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video of 'That's a Mighty Pretty Motion' Instrument bag "Orchestra Game"- keep a beat to music Matching the Conduc...
Saturday, September 10, 2011

The Beauty of Solfege

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How do keys and solfege relate?  Do is whichever note is the tonic of that key; in C major, C= do, D= re, E= mi, G= so, etc.  In A major,...
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Friday, September 09, 2011

Why So Many Echoes?

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As you've no doubt gathered from my vlogs & suggestions, I view "The Echo game" as a great way to introduce many musical c...

A Crash Course on Teaching Pitch

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This little movie aims to be a crash course on the background of the "syllabic relative pitch system (solfege)" developed by Zol...
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Such a Makin' a Circle

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At the request of a newly-homeschooling mom, I'm uploading (finally!) some videos of musical games & tips.  These would be appropria...
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Sunday, September 04, 2011

Wool Dryer Balls?

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Tell me if these do not look cool!  Anyone have any experience with them?  I'd love to buy 2-3, but would love some input first.
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Saturday, September 03, 2011

Montessori Toddler Treasure Bag

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A few months ago, a blog I like to read ( Frugal Granola ) linked up to a site detailing how to put together a " Treasure Basket ...
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Thursday, August 25, 2011

London Day 4: WAG, Bike Shop & Lots & Lots of Trains...

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Eowyn's become quite used to trains.  I think this is very cool, for an American child.  She now has an experiential grasp of a concept ...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

London Day 3: the Science Museum, Westminster Abbey, the London Museum & the London Wall Walk

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Today was much more "successful" in terms of things working out the way I'd hoped. :) Éowyn 'dahing' on our trai...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

London Day 2- Golder's Hill Park (Hampstead Heath)

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When I think of England I think less of London and more of the country side or small university towns.  The Inklings are to blame for the la...

Gluten-Free in London

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Savory pies... why do we not make these in the States?? Yum!  I could get used to this, Mom! Bread.  Need I remind you that this i...
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Monday, August 22, 2011

Looking for the Little Loves

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Happy Peek-a-Boos L'Ile de la Cite viewed from the Pont des Arts L'Ile de la Cite in the middle of the Seine ...
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Sejour en Paris, Sommaire (and Kid Travel Tips!)

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Hello faithful blog readers! Learning to dunk Now that I'm mostly over jet-lag and we are settled in our week-long home, I hope ...