The “Why” Behind Early Childhood Development
Anyone who knows me has probably heard me joke about sending my kid to boarding school after he turns 8 years old.
If you haven’t heard …
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? …
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 …
Let me start by saying that I have loved each and every class I ever taught. Sometimes that was 15 classes a week!
When I entered …
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 …
Have you ever noticed how your little one loves doing something over and over again? Even if drives you crazy, they will ask to read …
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 …
Drums are one of the most natural instruments for young children because of the simplicity to create sound. Just moving their hand onto another object …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I am reminded how true this statement is every week in Zumbini. It doesn’t matter what language someone speaks to communicate, everyone can “speak” music. …
Did you ever think you would encourage your little one to play with their food? What if it would help to build their pre-writing skills? …
Afraid of what your little one will do in a group activity for the first time? Here are some of the top fears parents face …
Omg, my baby can read! No, not picking up a random book and deciphering the words or storyline, but reading the way a baby can …
How many times have you read your little one’s favorite book? Sang their favorite song? Played the same game over and over? It can drive …
Smile! Coo! Chase! Share! Laugh!What does socializing look like for little ones? It looks like a good time 🙂
Whether you’re looking to find new friends …
I’ve been lucky to see hundreds of kids grow and change in the past few years in Zumbini®, but my favorite person to observe …
Ok, if you’ve ready some previous posts I’m sure by now you’re probably wondering, “Does this family eat anything that isn’t pizza?”
Yes, actually the …
This week I was slightly late for an appointment because I couldn’t stop listening to this story that ran on NPR. (It’s not a super …
Recently I realized that my house contains more cars and trucks than an interstate at rush hour!
It all started with one USPS mail truck, …
“I wanna Pizza! I wanna pizza! Spread the sauce! With some cheese!”If you have taken Zumbini® with me during the “Hili and The Dance” music …
One of my favorite things to do this summer has been watching my son’s fascination with one of our most basic elements: water.
This kid …
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? …
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 …
Let me start by saying that I have loved each and every class I ever taught. Sometimes that was 15 classes a week!
When I entered …
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 …
Have you ever noticed how your little one loves doing something over and over again? Even if drives you crazy, they will ask to read …
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 …
Drums are one of the most natural instruments for young children because of the simplicity to create sound. Just moving their hand onto another object …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I am reminded how true this statement is every week in Zumbini. It doesn’t matter what language someone speaks to communicate, everyone can “speak” music. …
Afraid of what your little one will do in a group activity for the first time? Here are some of the top fears parents face …
Smile! Coo! Chase! Share! Laugh!What does socializing look like for little ones? It looks like a good time 🙂
Whether you’re looking to find new friends …
I’ve been lucky to see hundreds of kids grow and change in the past few years in Zumbini®, but my favorite person to observe …
Ok, if you’ve ready some previous posts I’m sure by now you’re probably wondering, “Does this family eat anything that isn’t pizza?”
Yes, actually the …
“I wanna Pizza! I wanna pizza! Spread the sauce! With some cheese!”If you have taken Zumbini® with me during the “Hili and The Dance” music …