by Deborah McMaster | Nov 27, 2012 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
Photo by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg Photo by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg My friend and I fell in love with Joey within a few minutes of meeting him. Through a comical incident of one-upmanship, Joey came to live with Albert who took great care of him. Joey’s spirit was seen in the...
by Barbara Spalding | Nov 23, 2012 | Articles, Reading
Ventriloquist and puppeteers have been captivating audiences for centuries. As parents we can take note of this effective story-telling technique and incorporate into our lessons, sharing time or story times. Making and Using Puppets At Home: I found that especially...
by Barbara Spalding | Oct 23, 2012 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles, Z Music Reviews
Looking for an upbeat kid’s CD with a hint of more? The Cat’s Pajamas’ Backseat Driver album offers a variety of silly, dance-happy tunes. From Drop Box Funky Bear is a jazzy version of the Three Little Bears story and Humpty Dumpty makes it easy to...
by Barbara Spalding | Oct 16, 2012 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles, Z Music Reviews
Our mission started many years ago with the idea to introduce my five-year-old to fine art. He had an interest in US history, so I found ways to combine his curiosity with my desire to teach him some art appreciation. Of course, the idea grew from there and the...
by Barbara Spalding | Oct 13, 2012 | Articles, Parenting Hacks & Helpful Tips, Reading
If reading is fundamental, then why the heck is it one of the most frustrating and difficult things for parents to engage their children in? UGH!! Seriously, parents everywhere are having the “put that down and pick up a book” battle. Gizmos of all...
by Barbara Spalding | Oct 9, 2012 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles, Z Music Reviews
“Someone Else’s Shoes” With so much recent publicity on anti-bullying and harassment, I was so pleased to come across this Recess Music CD in the Best Foot Forward Series. “Someone Else’s Shoes” is an amazing compilation of 15 tracks with focus...
