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Zumbini® Is Session-Based, This Is Why It Matters
One of the questions asked most frequently about Zumbini® is why we don’t offer drop-in classes. Why is Zumbini® only offered as a session-based class? One of the most important reasons Zumbini® is only offered in a session-based format is that young children learn best from consistent repetition. Children do love one-off experiences, don’t get me wrong, but if we…
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Crossing The Midline: Brain Development In Zumbini®
Have you ever heard the phrase “crossing the midline”? Unless you are familiar with the way young children’s brains develop, it’s probably a new phrase for you. (And that’s ok!) It is arguably one of the most important parts of a child’s development. It may be one of the most overlooked skills too. Why is this such an important concept…
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Favorite Class Of The Week!
Let me start by saying that I have loved each and every class I have ever taught. Sometimes that was 15 classes a week! When I entered a school, I loved hearing, “It’s the Zumba® lady!” I loved seeing the tiniest babies wrapped up all cozy with their mamas while we danced in Baby Mombo. I loved seeing pregnant mamas’…
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Learning In My Own Way- How Little Ones Learn During Circle Time
Ever notice that when the adults sit in a circle for an activity, that’s the time the toddlers start running? It doesn’t matter if we’re reading a favorite book or singing the best song in the world; as a little person, this seems to be the best time to get up and run. But does that mean they aren’t learning?…
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How Repetition In Zumbini® Effects Young Children’s Development
Have you ever noticed how your little one loves doing something over and over again? Even if it drives you crazy, they will ask you to read the same book, hear the same song, or play the same game repeatedly! When young children use repetition, they learn and refine new skills their growing brains need daily. Think back to something…
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Exploring Scarves In Zumbini®
Scarves are an essential part of a Zumbini® class every week, not just for our games of peek-a-boo. Scarves are one of the tools we use to teach many different concepts while having a ton of fun! Scarves are lightweight, easy to move through the air, provide a great hiding spot, and can always make someone smile! One of the…
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Exploring Drums In Zumbini®
Drums are one of the most natural instruments for young children because of the simplicity of creating sound. Just moving their hand onto another object creates a sound, whether it is a drum head, pots and pans, or a high chair tray. Anything can be a drum! When drums are introduced in Zumbini®, we want the children to enjoy exploring…
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Exploring Bells In Zumbini®
Bells are one of the most visual parts of a Zumbini® class and one of the most delicious too! These shiny, jingly instruments are a quick favorite for many young children because of the sounds they can produce. Whether just turning over the bells carefully in their hands or shaking them as fast as possible, all children are able to…
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Exploring Sticks In Zumbini®
Sticks can be one of the most versatile instruments your little one will ever play. While in class, they are natural colored wood, 8”, and in matching sets, you may notice that your little one can find a substitute everywhere! Wooden spoons, pencils, chopsticks, tree limbs, anything can be a musical instrument! Tapping sticks uses many skills all at the…
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Exploring Eggs In Zumbini®
Shaking eggs has always been a favorite instrument of mine while working with young children both in a traditional classroom format and in Zumbini®. Eggs are super fun, easy to create a sound, and portable for these little movers! One of my favorite things about eggs is how easy it is to create sounds. Just turning an egg over makes…
