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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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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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Music Is A Language For Everyone In Zumbini®
I am reminded of how true this statement is every week in Zumbini®. It doesn’t matter what language someone speaks to communicate; everyone can “speak” music. Everyone can communicate with music, from tiny babies with little verbal language to fluent adults. When a dancing song comes on, everyone starts to “speak” by tapping their toes, bouncing up and down, clapping,…
