Kindermusik Improves Literacy by More Than 32%!!

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Check out Kindermusik in the News! Here is the press release from the Fall! Isn’t music simply amazing!!

Study Proves ABC Music & Me Program Boosts Literacy Development

GREENSBORO, NC – October 15, 2013 – SEG Measurement, an independent research firm, conducted a national study of nearly 300 preschool children, aged three years through five years, to test the ability of Kindermusik International’s curriculum ABC Music & Me to affect students’ literacy development.

During the study, students in both the treatment and control groups were tested with the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) Pre-K Assessment at both the beginning and end of the school year. Results indicated that students in the treatment group showed a 32% higher gain in PALS scores over the control group, indicating greater gains in student’s literacy as a result of the curriculum.

“Students using Kindermusik showed significantly greater improvement in literacy and language skills than students who did not use Kindermusik,” said Scott Elliot, president of SEG Measurement.

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Free Kindermusik Demo Class

My Little Conservatory is offering a Free Kindermusik Demo Class for our Family Time Class. Here are the details:

The Demo is THIS Wednesday, February 26, 2014
9:30-10:15am
St. Francis Episcopal Church in the Willow Glen Area (1205 Pine Ave. San Jose)

 

See you there!

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The Kindermusik & Reading Rainbow Partnership!!

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Kindermusik International and Reading Rainbow, two of the most trusted brands in childhood education, are partnering to bring more ways for children and parents to learn together. Beginning in March, the Reading Rainbow app will include Music Mountain, featuring Kindermusik!

Reading Rainbow’s app hosted by LeVar Burton, guides children on a reading adventure to themed “islands,” each filled with hundreds of children’s books and video field trips. With the addition of “Music Mountain,” (named with the help of the Kindermusik community!) a limited selection of Kindermusik’s music-themed eBooks and videos will be featured alongside other newly produced and music-themed content from Reading Rainbow. Read more

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Why Music?

WHY MUSIC? – CELEBRITY QUOTES

“An educational foundation is only part of the equation. In order for creativity to flourish and imagination to take hold, we also need to expose our children to the arts from a very young age.” -First Lady Michelle Obama

“We need to ensure that our children have both knowledge and imagination. I know I want that for my girls. They deserve to have access to a good education and access to ideas and images that will spark their creativity.” -First Lady Michelle Obama

“If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken from them.” -singer Luciano Pavarotti
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We Love Kindermusik Week!! (February 9-15, 2014)

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It was a simple concept, really, this idea for a WE LOVE KINDERMUSIK Week. It was born out of an increasing recognition of just how many of us – educators, children, and families – have been touched by being a part of something that’s more than just a curriculum or a weekly activity. The idea came to life as we reflected on just how much love there is for Kindermusik and how meaningful it would be to set aside a week to come together and purposefully delight in all that Kindermusik is and means to all of us.

With this one annual specially designated week, we will be able to publicly and corporately give voice to that light in a child’s eye, that song in her heart, that little person just waiting to blossom – to acknowledge all those precious, miraculous moments we as Kindermusik educators are privileged to nurture and celebrate with our Kindermusik families each and every week. Simply put, WE LOVE KINDERMUSIK WEEK is a small way we can raise up together to celebrate the wonder and magic that is uniquely Kindermusik. Read more

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12 Reasons to Love Kindermusik@Home

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Here are a dozen reasons why families love Kindermusik@Home! Check them out:

12 Reasons Why Parents Love Kindermusik@Home

  • Easy access—available from any smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer so the learning can happen anywhere at anytime.
  • Go-to and trusted source for “play time” ideas for you and your child to do together, both online and offline.
  • Introduces children to technology in an age-appropriate and family-friendly way that encourages hands-on learning.
  • Adds new stories, games, and music! to your family’s expanding library that grows with your child and is specifically designed to reach those early childhood milestones, from birth to 7 years old.
  • Provides inspiration for “together time” through dance and movement activities, focused listening games, video field trips, find-it/count-it style activities, and more!
  • Connects your classroom learning with your family’s daily routines and rituals. Read more
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Welcome to My Little Conservatory

Hello! Welcome to the official blog of My Little Conservatory. We’re so glad you stopped by! You’ll find posts on: music for kids, parenting, fun things to do in Silicon Valley, general music, piano and of course, Kindermusik! Stop by often and check us out.

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