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Simple way to add music to your homeschool schedule

June 15, 2021

Whether you choose to homeschool or have found yourself homeschooling due to the crazy 2020-2021 we have had, or maybe you just have the kids home a lot more lately, you may be interested in introducing more activities into your kid’s schedule. Many parents are looking for ways for their kids to learn new things… Read More Simple way to add music to your homeschool schedule

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Literacy and Art

March 21, 2020

My boys love trains and therefore any book about trains. Since we are quarantined at home we are reading even more books than usual, and we read a lot of books. A big part of our homeschooling is reading to the boys, as a family, or having the boys work on their reading skills. I… Read More Literacy and Art

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Fall Fun

November 12, 2018

For a fun fall art project I thought we could grab some fallen leaves from the back yard to craft with. I grabbed a basket and we headed outside. Soon we were heading down the street to find more and then we ended up walking the trail. It turned to to be a beautiful autumn… Read More Fall Fun

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Clean Up Time – Naturally

April 27, 2018

When you hear “Clean Up Time” you probably think of picking up toys. Well today we actually mean “Cleaning Time” as in grabbing the broom and mop! One of my one and half year old’s favorite things to do is clean. Literally. He will walk around the house with the broom pushing and pulling it… Read More Clean Up Time – Naturally

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Miniature Gardens Indoors and Out

April 20, 2018

Spring is here and we are loving it! We have been sweeping away the cobwebs from the porch and giving it new life. With new plants and a little imagination we have been creating indoor and outdoor miniature gardens. Its an evolving process and continues to change daily. In our Easter Basket we found little… Read More Miniature Gardens Indoors and Out

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Fun With Cardboard

November 9, 2017

Kids do not need fancy toys. Give them a box and they are happy for hours. I love how imaginative and creative kids can be with just a stick and some dirt, or a large cardboard box. One of the best things about shopping at Ikea is the great big cardboard boxes left over after… Read More Fun With Cardboard

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Autumn Tree Felt Board

October 20, 2017

I wanted to share with you this super simple but super cute addition to our felt board. Its a tree with autumn leaves in red, orange, and yellow. Since the leaves are separate from the tree, the tree can be used again for other seasons. Keep all the leaves off for winter. Add some green… Read More Autumn Tree Felt Board

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Dance Party

October 13, 2017

One of my sons’ favorite activities when Mom is out and Dad is in charge, is DANCE PARTY! This is something that my husband came up with one evening when he was watching the kids. I came home and heard all about the awesome dance party they had. I was very curious and so I… Read More Dance Party

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My Top 10 Instruments to use with Babies and Toddlers

January 26, 2017

Babies and toddlers have lots of toys and as a parent or teacher you are constantly bombarded with new toys to purchase or gift. If your baby or toddler tends to love music (what baby doesn’t) you probably considered purchasing some small instruments for him for his music making and discovery. I urge you,… Read More My Top 10 Instruments to use with Babies and Toddlers

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Music With Babies and Toddlers: Part 4 – Recommended Resources

March 23, 2016

UPDATE: 2018 Please note that our Amazon store is no longer available as Amazon no longer supports astores. We are now offering our Recommended Resources through other posts (see recommended resource categories) and pages (like Recommended Resources) on our site where you can find the direct links to the products on Amazon. The… Read More Music With Babies and Toddlers: Part 4 – Recommended Resources

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How I Use Music With My Son: Part 4 – Our Favorite Musical Toys

June 1, 2015

As I’ve mentioned before, my son LOVES music! He probably didn’t have a choice since he has been engulfed in it since he was in utero. Anyway, I thought I’d share a few of our favorite musical toys, toys that he enjoys playing with, and toys that make me as a musician, music… Read More How I Use Music With My Son: Part 4 – Our Favorite Musical Toys

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Looking for quality instruments?

May 16, 2012

Are you looking for quality instruments for your kids or your classroom? Some of my favorite instruments are made by Remo, Basic Beat, and Hohner Kids. You can find all of these at westmusic.com! Remo makes bright, colorful instruments like the Lollipop Drum and Remo Kids Drums with a rainforest theme. … Read More Looking for quality instruments?