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American Sign Language Browser From Michigan State University. This website has video clips and detailed descriptions common signs. ASL is incorporated into many of the curricula at Kids & Music. "Play is the language of children and toys are their words." - Daniel Sweeney (Tamra's favorite prof!) Play therapy information for professionals and non-professionals, bookstore, research links and more. Tamra is a master’s level trained play therapist. She does not practice play therapy professionally, but incorporates play therapy theory and practices into all her studio classes. Tamra encourages anyone who may need to seek counseling for any child under age 10 to seek out a qualified, child-centered play therapist to provide counseling services, rather than using the traditional adult talk therapy. Children are not simply miniature adults who's "play is their work" as may have said, but distinctly different than adults and need to be embraced in their own world - the world of play. Classical music to listen to, information about composers, activity sheets. Geared toward elementary age kids. Interactive. Early Childhood Music and Movement Association Links and information about the association and more. The ECMMA strives to promote excellence in early childhood music and movement programs. Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Nursery Rhymes of All Nations A list of songs and chants from cultures around the world. Kindermusik has a very strong multi-cultural component. Many of the songs and chants found on this website can also be found embedded in the curricula. Need I say more? No, but I will. Mr. Rogers is the epitome of the child-centered, educational approach that Kindermusik and Kids & Music embraces. Using songs and rhymes that encourage the exploration and understanding of self and the world around us, Mr. Rogers makes the thoughts and questions that loom large for little people easier to cope with and understand. A story about Mozart's life and times with music clips and interesting historical trivia. Geared toward elementary age. National Association for Music Education Position paper about the value and "should be's" of early childhood music education. A bit dry reading, but if you really want to know what makes Tamra tick in regards to music ed, start here! San Francisco Symphony Kids' Site Interactive site to learn about instruments of the orchestra, composers, genres and more. Amazing website! |
