If you’re like many Coloradans, there’s a good chance your family will be spending some quality time this 4th of July weekend enjoying some s’mores around a campfire. Whether you’re venturing out for a weekend in the mountains or pitching a tent in your backyard at home, we’ve put together our top suggestions for making […]
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This is the perfect playlist for those early mornings with little ones. As the first rays of the sun are streaming through your windows and everyone is slowly waking up, turn on this playlist as a delicate way to start the day. Check out the videos below for a bit of information on each piece. Find our
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We’ve put together some of our favorite activities to cool off, beat the heat, and enjoy some music in the process. We think you and your little ones will have a great time exploring these fun outdoor music activities. Water Balloon Hot Potato This is a super fun twist on the classic kids party game.
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We all know how critically important it is to read to our children. Fortunately, there is no shortage of children’s books out there, covering nearly every topic you can imagine. We’ve put together a list of some of six of the best children’s books about our favorite topic – music! Many of these titles can
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Orchestra music is only part of the vast world of the performing arts. There are many fun and engaging activities your kids can do that are taken from the world of theater, dance, opera, and other art forms. Below are some of our favorite games that contribute to a well-rounded love for and connection to
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Would you like to introduce your children to classical music but you’re not sure where to start? We’ve put together a Spotify playlist of 14 essential pieces of classical music to spark curiosity and inspire your little ones. Read on below to find out more about each piece on the list. Ludwig van Beethoven- Symphony
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There are dozens of musical games you can take outdoors with your kids. Most require little more than some space and a speaker. For more musical games, both online and offline, check out this post. Musical Hide and Seek Help your child improve their listening skills with this simple twist on hide and seek. If
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There are so many amazing films that bring our love of music to the big screen. From biopics to documentaries, movies can be a great way to teach your children about music in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a rainy day, sick day, or low-key night at home, these are our top kid-friendly movies about
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Desafiamos a dos de nuestros músicos profesionales a tocar el famoso Also Sprach Zarathustra en sus instrumentos habituales y luego en versiones de bricolaje de sus instrumentos. Nos encanta cómo esto demuestra que cualquiera puede hacer música en casa, incluso si no tienes ningún instrumento. Professional vs. DIY Haga sus propios instrumentos Percusión De todas
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Overview Instructions: Follow the prompts or simply use them to inspire your own creative fun. Degree of Involvement: Starts with a discussion, then independent activities. Age range: Preschool through Middle School Summary: What is Program Music? Orchestra music and storytelling go hand in hand. Orchestra music that tells a story is called program music. Program
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Music is a fascinating blend of physical vibrations, basic counting, complicated mathematical patterns and rules complete with a whole lot of creativity and humanity thrown in. Because of this, it’s the perfect medium for early learners to explore the scientific process. Below are three STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) experiments for kids in
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Check out the short playlists and activities below to engage kids in fine motor or gross motor activities. Turn up the music and let them have some independent activity time. Fine Motor Playlist Check out our fine motor mini-playlist, featuring steady music to help little ones concentrate. Fine Motor Activities Babies and young toddlers will
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