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From http://mindsonmusic.kindermusik.com/parenting-tips/choosing-great-childrens-books/

Choosing Great Children's Book

(Below is a break-down from the "Read all About it" article by Susan B. Neuman, a professor of childhood studies, in the Parent and Child Magazine.)

Choosing Books by Age

birth - 1 year

Look for small, brightly colored books with photos of babies and familiar objects like balls and bottles. Draw attention to the objects by saying things like, "Look at the ball," or point to pictures and ask, "What's that?"

1 - 2 years

Look for sturdier books that can be handled and carried; few words on the pages or simple rhyming themes. Talk about the pictures - you don't necessarily have to read the book to tell the story.

2 - 3 years

Look for silly or funny books with subjects like food, animals, or making friends. Simple word books are good choices. Keep stories short and read them with few interruptions. Then, re-read them.

3 - 4 years

Look for books that tell simple stories with a beginning, a middle, and end; stories that relate to life, like overcoming fear; information books about children's interests. As you read ask your child questions about the story: "What do you think will happen next? Why?" Keep them engaged to improve their early literacy skills.

5 - 6 years

Look for stories and information books that evoke children's lively imagination and interests; books about space, machines, time, and other cultures. Ask your child to tell you what interests her most about the story. Use open-ended questions to encourage her to relate her ideas. Allow her to ask questions as you read.

Shared by Theresa Case, whose Kindermusik program at Piano Central Studios in Greenville, SC, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.

RSVP* to KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com by Friday 4/19 to preview the class below for free!

Day: Sunday, 4/21
Time: 9- 9:45am
Place: 1315 Fair Oaks Ave. #205
South Pasadena, CA 91030


* New-to-Kindermusik families only.

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In Make Way for Music, you and your child will sing, dance, and move your way through an exploration of several elements of music: beat and rhythm, concepts and contrasts (such as staccato and legato, high and low, the major scale, and arpeggios), the human voice, instrument families, and ensemble.

You'll engage in developmentally appropriate activities that the whole family can enjoy together, including finger plays, songs, circle dances, story time, and family jam!

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Cost: $76**/ 4 weeks or prorated until 6/16

siblings- $54/ 4 weeks or prorated until 6/16


Register!


** If you choose to pay $76 every 4 weeks, you'll receive parts of the home materials each time you make the payment.

RSVP to KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com to preview the first day of the class below!  Monday, 4/22 from 10:30- 11:15am Location: War Memorial 435 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 Spaces are limited, and are for new-to-Kindermusik families only! ----- Down on the Ground During these four weeks, we'll take a Listening Walk, and read about a girl who takes a silent walk with her father listening for sounds along the way. When you play the music CD, share the activities, and take a listening walk of your own at home, you'll help your child learn to love to observe and learn from the world around her.   Home Materials:  Snail Instrument (not pictured),  CD and magazine-style Family Guide (includes the class story The Listening Walk)  Age: 19 mo.- 4 years Cost: $54 tuition+ $22* home materials, siblings: $54 tuition+ $6 instrument 4/22- 5/13, 4 wks Day & Time: Monday 10:30- 11:15am Location: War Memorial 435 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 Register!	Kindermusik With Ms Emily Certified Simply Music Piano Teacher & Licensed Kindermusik Educator (626) 374-1800 KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com KM Blog PIANO CLASS Classes in Pasadena, Arcadia and South Pasadena    Make Way for Music: 2 Literature Books, 2 CDs, 2 finger drums, an instrument activity game, a family activity guide

Listen to songs from the Kindermusik Out and About unit!

At the Beach

Rattle on the Stovepipe

Charlie Over the Ocean

Classes in Arcadia Recreation are back starting in May! In this Out and About unit, we're taking pretend adventures to the mountains, the beach, and going on bike rides, and picnics. Meanwhile, your toddler gets lots of practice taking turns and interacting socially, and you'll love the take-home activities in your Home Materials, with great ideas for making an easy-at-home bird feeder. Plus, when you incorporate these class activities into your playtime at home, you're sharing in the learning happening in class. Home Materials: Box Shaker Instrument, CD and magazine-style Family Guide (includes the class story Let's Go Froggy) Age: 19 mo- 4 yrs Day: Monday 5/20- 6/24, no class 5/27 & 6/10 Time: 7:15- 8pm Cost: $54 tuition+ $22 home materials, siblings: $54 tuition+ $6 instrument Place: Arcadia Recreation Community Center 375 Campus Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 Register!  Kindermusik With Ms Emily Certified Simply Music Piano Teacher & Licensed Kindermusik Educator (626) 374-1800 KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com KM Blog PIANO CLASS Classes in Pasadena, Arcadia and South Pasadena    Make Way for Music: 2 Literature Books, 2 CDs, 2 finger drums, an instrument activity game, a family activity guide

Spring 2013 Youth Group Piano at Arcadia Recreation

Simply Music is a revolutionary piano learning method that has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces from the very first lessons! 
Please bring a black and red pen to class and a parent needs to be present. 
A $15 materials fee is due and payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Materials include a DVD, Keypad (printed keyboard) and Reference Book. 
For more information please email: KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com

Instructor: Emily Chang

Place: Arcadia Recreation Community Center

Days/Dates: Thursday, 5/9- 6/20, no class on 6/13

Time: 4-4:45pm Age: 5-6 years
Class: #8384 Fee: $45/6 weeks

Time: 4:50-5:35pm Age: 7-14 years
Class: #8383 Fee: $45/6 weeks

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Listen to songs from our upcoming Kindermusik Down on the Ground unit!

Grasshoppers Three

Bingo

Walk Along, Rover

Down on the Ground During these four weeks, we'll take a Listening Walk, and read about a girl who takes a silent walk with her father listening for sounds along the way. When you play the music CD, share the activities, and take a listening walk of your own at home, you'll help your child learn to love to observe and learn from the world around her.   Home Materials:  Snail Instrument (not pictured),  CD and magazine-style Family Guide (includes the class story The Listening Walk)  Age: 19 mo.- 4 years Cost: $54 tuition+ $22* home materials, siblings: $54 tuition+ $6 instrument 4/22- 5/13, 4 wks Day & Time: Monday 10:30- 11:15am Location: War Memorial 435 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 or 4/24- 5/15, 4 wks Day & Time: Wednesday 10:30- 11:15am Location: Victory Park Recreation Center 2575 Paloma St. Pasadena, CA 91107 * For non- Pasadena residents, the home materials would just be $16 since the recreation asks for a $12 non-resident fee. Register!  Kindermusik With Ms Emily Certified Simply Music Piano Teacher & Licensed Kindermusik Educator (626) 374-1800 KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com KM Blog PIANO CLASS Classes in Pasadena, Arcadia and South Pasadena    Make Way for Music: 2 Literature Books, 2 CDs, 2 finger drums, an instrument activity game, a family activity guide