MARIA’S BLOG
Underwater Play
Songs for an underwater theme in kindergarten class
The Legend of the Talking Stick
As you may know, I have gathered a wide selection of multi-cultural material, songs, dances and games from around the...
Feel the Beat
Teaching kids to keep a steady beat.
Beethoven
Beethoven has always been one of my favourites of the great composers. He crossed over the classical period into the...
Raven
Raven was my friend and guide dog of many years. Although he is no longer with us, I still remember all the good...
Autism and Music
Music classes can bring out talents in kids who might have challenges in other areas. Here’s one story.
Winter Theme: All the Little Snowmen in a Row
Here’s a great winter game the children love playing over and over. It can be played either as a finger play or like...
Call and Response Songs
I find that call and response songs are a great way to teach the children about the music, dance and drumming of...
Groundhog Day!
In Canada, February 2 is Groundhog Day. The story goes that the groundhog peeks out of his burrow, and if he sees his...
Out of the Mouths of Babes
I was teaching at one of my preschools this morning and the things the kids say never cease to amaze me. ...
Kids’ first contact with blindness
Over my 20 years of teaching preschool children I have only come across a few kids who are curious about my blindness,...
Colourful Autumn Fun
Well, we're back into the autumn with all of its crispness and colour! I was teaching at Armbrae Academy this...
Popsicle Stick Rhythms
Well, I dragged out all of the popsicle sticks I had for the kids the other day and they had fun learning the Ta, Ta,...
Why Music is Crucial in the Early Years
From time to time I am asked by parents and teachers to what degree music is important in the early years of a child’s...