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Nancy Radcliffe replied to Nantana's discussion 'Group 2 - Music & Movement activity' in the group NVCC
Maryann When you get a chance I would appreciate your feedback for my activity. To recap it: Don't Wake the Kitty. The children will be 2 1/2 to 3. We will talk in the classroom about what we are going to do when we go in the gym. We will then go in…
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Maryann "Mar." Harman replied to Nantana's discussion 'Group 2 - Music & Movement activity' in the group NVCC
Well thought out, Andrea. Your experience shows. You addressed all the points. Remember that children this age may have no idea what a penguin is -- too young for many past experiences as of yet. Therefore, it may be good to preface activity with a…
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Maryann "Mar." Harman replied to Nantana's discussion 'Group 2 - Music & Movement activity' in the group NVCC
This is a cute and simple activity. Perfect for this age. Is this Mr. Al's song? It is important to name the resource so other's may find it. Extension idea : ask children what else can we do?
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Jenita Kay McVicker replied to Gail Multop's discussion 'Group 1' in the group NVCC
Hi all, sorry I have not checked in with the group yet. We are in the middle of a family medical emergency and this is the first chance that I have had to check in. Below is my idea for a music and movement activity Name Of Activity:The Train # of…
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Andrea Bush replied to Nantana's discussion 'Group 2 - Music & Movement activity' in the group NVCC
Hello Nikia. I really like your idea and how you can incorporate so many different animals. My only concern would be trying to do it with 12 month olds. I just don't think they would be able to accomplish the gross motor skills the activity require…
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Andrea Bush replied to Nantana's discussion 'Group 2 - Music & Movement activity' in the group NVCC
Hey Ginger! My only suggestion would be that there be plenty of space for the children to do this activity so if they get dizzy they won't hurt themselves. I liked both ideas you had with the leaves and the snowflakes. My children love to do anyth…
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Leisa Humphrey

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Hi,

I live in Herndon with my three sons who are 8, 9, and 17.

I have a BA in art history. I have worked in Montessori schools since 2003 in infant and toddler rooms. I am studying to earn an AAS degree in Early Childhood Development. I am also interested in special education and may eventually become a special ed teacher or a therapist. I am taking a Montessori Infant/Toddler training course.

Leisa

Posted by Leisa Humphrey on January 24, 2010 at 4:33pm

Gail Multop

Music & the brain

I've read about this kind of research before, connected with how people "audiate" music. Edwin Gordon's research on children's musical development was the basis for some of my classes in Music & Movement at Nova. He said that the amount, variety, & complexity of music heard in infancy and early childhood predicts later musical aptitude, not to mention enjoyment! Brain research has shown that people hearing music with parts left out will "fill in" what is left, if they know the music (no… Continue

Posted by Gail Multop on January 16, 2010 at 8:35am — 3 Comments

Gail Multop

Play redux

We woke up to snow this morning and preschool was delayed an hour, but there was no way we would miss out on playing in the snow. Now we live in Northeren Virginia, where people consider any snow an obstacle to driving, so we only had 10 in the class. But I'd notified parents ahead of time that my classroom (none of the others do this) goes outside in the snow and if children do not have boots, they stay in and ride bikes. My assistant stays in and I go out with the children. Well, no one wants… Continue

Posted by Gail Multop on January 8, 2010 at 3:03pm — 2 Comments

Suzie Boss

Kids as Playground Designers

Take a look at how a new playground takes shape, with help from students who were invited to take part in the design process. Full story is at Edutopia. This is another successful community build organized by KaBOOM, a nonprofit that advocates for great places to play for all our kids.

Posted by Suzie Boss on December 29, 2009 at 1:29pm — 1 Comment

 

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Managing Young Bullies Gone Wild
Jane Katch with host Rae Pica

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Bullying is on the rise and is a problem that impacts children, parents and teachers. Once a person is a victim of bullying, he or she can be impacted for life. Since bullying can start early the earlier parents and teachers learn how to handle bullying the better. Jane Katch offers some field tested advice.
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CULTURE SHOCK: Stimulating Educational Success Malcom Gladwell with host Dan Domenech

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Malcom Gladwell says that if you want to transform educational outcomes culture is the key. Gladwell, award winning writer for the New Yorker, shares insights from research that makes a strong case for robustly experimenting with changing school cultures.
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Rae Pica

Should Children Be Taught Not to Talk to Strangers? 9 Replies

In this week's featured Body, Mind and Child interview, Lenore Skenazy says "Don't talk to strangers" is one of the most useless pieces of advice ever foisted on us to foist on children. Lenore, auth…

Started by Rae Pica. Last reply by Rae Pica Jan 29.

WendyZ

Do schools kill creativity? 19 Replies

In this TED video, Sir Ken Robinson says something about how no one really has a clue what the future will bring (not even five years from now), yet we spend lots of time educating towards it. He sai…

Started by WendyZ. Last reply by Penny Arcos Dec. 5, 2009.

Lisa Guernsey

Kindergartens and "developmentally appropriate practice" 15 Replies

I'm working on an essay about how kindergartens have changed over the years and I'd love to get your thoughts on good sources for more information, as well as any anecdotes you'd like to share. I'm i…

Tagged: development, child, kindergarten

Started by Lisa Guernsey. Last reply by Maryann "Mar." Harman Nov. 30, 2009.

Stevanne Auerbach, PhD

Toys 18 Replies

There are a lot of issues going on at the same time ij toy world now including: inappropriate toys, toy safety, testing, and much more. Where are the good old toys that kids could play with that did…

Started by Stevanne Auerbach, PhD. Last reply by Penny Arcos Nov. 19, 2009.

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