October 28, 2007
· Filed under Everyone
We will be having our Open House for our new studio, Musical Footsteps, this Saturday, November 3. This is a great opportunity to check out the new setting before your first class there next week.
This means October 29-Nov 1 will be the last week we will be holding classes at the church. Beginning Nov. 5, we will be at our new studio location.
The address of our new studio is 1500 E Kansas City Rd Suite 25B, Olathe, KS 66061
This is a lower level space two doors down from Mr. Goodcents.
Since we have so many families, the arrival times are staggered to allow for parking.
Village – 10-11 AM
Family Time & Imagine That – 11-12 PM
Our Time – 12-1:30 PM
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Jen Mann-Li so she can plan accordingly for refreshments.
913.484.3450
mannli@kw.com
I hope to see you all there on Saturday!
October 25, 2007
· Filed under Fun Fun Fun
Needless to say, our convention was at a beautiful hotel in Schaumburg. After entering the bathroom, and turning on the lights, I was greeted with this.
Yes, you are correct, that’s a TV in the mirror. I never knew until last week that I actually need a TV in the mirror. No more straining around the corner to catch the weather!
October 24, 2007
· Filed under Everyone, Fun Fun Fun
Words could not possibly describe how much I learned at the Kindermusik Convention last week. I came home ready to implement every single piece of knowledge I took away…immediately. Of course, that’s not possible, but I do hope you will see a refreshed, renewed Miss Laura ready to take on the world and ready to help your child enjoy this amazing seven year journey we’re on together.
On Saturday evening, we had our end of convention banquet to have fun and celebrate each other and the wonderful Kindermusik programs going on around the world.
I know I’m not in my yoga pants on the floor, so for a reference, that’s me on the end : )
October 24, 2007
· Filed under Fun Fun Fun
I love flowers; flowers in vases, flowers in my garden, flowers at a greenhouse. But I really, really love flowers in a plastic cup given by a student!!
Thank you Katelyn, it made my day!
October 23, 2007
· Filed under Recalls by CPSC
Name of Product: Magnetic Game Pieces sold with “Cars” Themed Backpacks
Units: About 110,000
Importer: Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the “Cars” backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The 12 inch “Cars” Backpack was sold with four sealed game pieces that contain magnets. The game pieces included a red plastic car; a blue plastic car; and two red and black plastic disks that have “GAS,” “OIL” and “SERVICE” printed in red letters on the black perimeter of the disks. “Warning: Choking Hazard-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years” is printed on the backpack hangtag. “Disney Presents a PIXAR film” is printed on the gray vinyl front of the backpack.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled game pieces away from young children and contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline for instructions on returning the recalled game pieces for a free replacement “Cars” wallet or equivalent product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline toll-free at (877) 848-4070 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the www.carsbackpackrecall.com
October 23, 2007
· Filed under Fun Fun Fun
Overheard by my little one tonight at bedtime:
R: “Thank you God for hiring Santa to bring me the Lego Fire Station I want.”
Apparently Christmas is already a serious issue in our house : )
October 22, 2007
· Filed under Everyone
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I spent an amazing 4 days in the Chicago area for our Kindermusik Convention. I have so many things running through my head right now, and can’t wait to begin implementing them. And…I made a shopping trip to Ikea and loaded up on some great stuff for our new studio : )
I can’t wait to see you all in class this week!
October 17, 2007
· Filed under Everyone
Too young to play an instrument? By Jane Palmer
What are good starter instruments? For babies: rattles (maracas), tambourine, bongo drums. For toddlers and preschoolers: rhythm sticks, sandpaper blocks, maracas, drums, finger cymbals, triangles, cymbals, gongs, jingle bells, xylophone-type instruments with removable bars and chorded zither. Toy instruments won’t hold a youngster’s interest for long. Age 3 and older: new or gently used piano, which should be tuned once or twice a year. Second best is a digital electronic keyboard with touch-sensitive, weighted keys. Young violin players: smaller violins, scaled to a child’s hands and body.
How young can children typically start music lessons? For traditional piano lessons, at age 7. For band and orchestra instruments, in fourth or fifth grade, when children are big enough to manage the size of the instruments and have more lung capacity.
How can you get preschoolers interested? Listen to all styles of recorded music from birth. Sing together and play singing games. Participate in Kindermusik or other music experience programs for babies through age 7 or 9. Find local programs online at http://www.kindermusik.com.%20look/ for preschool programs that devote at least 10 percent of their time to music.
How much are lessons? From $15 to $40 for a 30- or 60-minute session.
How do you obtain instruments? Introductory instruments such as sandpaper blocks may be available at toy or school supply stores. Most instruments require a trip to a music store. Ask for a student instrument. Turn down artist instruments, which are higher priced. Buy a used instrument to further cut costs, and ask about service and repairs after the sale. You may find a bargain in classified advertisements or at a pawn shop, garage sale or thrift store. Make sure everything works. Music stores often have a rent-to-own program. If you keep the instrument longer than atrial period, you own it and your monthly payments apply to the purchase. On the rental agreement, take note of the interest rate and total cost. It may be cheaper to obtain your own loan.
Sources: Joan Reist, past president of the Music Teachers National Association and retired associate professor of piano pedagogy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lance Nielsen, president of the Nebraska Music Educators Association and director of bands at Lincoln East High School. National standards published by the National Association for Music Education at http://www.menc.org/.
October 17, 2007
· Filed under Everyone, Family Time, Imagine That!, Our Time, Village
Just a reminder, there will be NO KM classes on Thursday, October 18th. I’ll see you next week!
October 16, 2007
· Filed under Everyone, Fun Fun Fun
