Priority Enrollment ends this Friday, November 30th. If you haven’t registered for our Spring Semester yet, call today to reserve your spot!!
We don’t want you to miss one moment of the fun and joy we have each week in Kindermusik!
Archive for November, 2007
New T-Shirt Options
Some of you have been asking if you can purchase Kindermusik t-shirts for your kiddos. And recently, several of you have requested the “No Crying in Kindermusik” shirt I have. Well, I have good news. I have a new shop open where you can purchase a variety of Kindermusik clothing items for your child…and you!
If you follow this link
http://www.cafepress.com/musicfootsteps
you’ll be directed to a Cafe Press store where you can order. At this point, we have three different designs you can choose from. I hope to be adding more very soon, including some specific to our Musical Footsteps Studio.
Have fun shopping!
FYI
With all of the changes our studio has been through in the past month, our website address has also changed.
You can now find our studio website at: www.musicalfootsteps.com
Priority Enrollment
Don’t forget, Priority Enrollment begins today! This is your chance to reserve your spot in the Spring Semester at Musical Footsteps.
All you need to do is bring a $50 deposit to class this week and sign up. Then you’ll be on your way to another amazing semester of singing, dancing, and bonding with your child!
Wagon Recalled for Lead
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls “Big Red” Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “Big Red” Wagons
Units: About 7,200
Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.northerntool.com
Pull Back Toy Cars Recalled for Lead
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Units: About 380,000
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves two styles of “pull and release” toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
More Spinning Tops Recalled for Lead
Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Units: About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com
Toy Robot Recall for Lead
Schylling Associates Recalls Collectable Toy Robot Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “Robot 2000” collectable tin robot
Units: About 2,600
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The “Robot 2000” is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 12” tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com
Aquadots Recall
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Aqua Dots
Units: About 4.2 million
Distributor: Spin Master, of Toronto, Canada
Hazard: The coating on the beads that causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports over the past several days of children swallowing Aqua Dots. A 20-month-old child swallowed several dozen beads. He became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into a comatose state for a period of time, was hospitalized, and has since fully recovered. A second child also vomited and slipped into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days.
Description: The recalled toy is a craft kit which allows children to create various multi-dimensional designs using small colored beads. The beads fuse together when sprayed with water. The recall applies to all models of Aqua Dots. The product is available in various different kits with accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates for the beads, and spray bottle. The product is labeled for ages 4+.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Spin Master to return for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.aquadotsrecall.com
Hearing Patterns
When children drum along to the rhythms in a song or to their own name, they practice careful listening and pattern recognition. This is one way children hear sounds in words – a skill necessary for word recognition, speaking, reading, and writing.
(adapted from “Show and Tell”)
How many rhythms can your child echo with you at home? No drums? Grab some tupperware! Pat a rhythm and let them echo. Then let them take the lead! Most importantly, have fun.
