Spring is most definitely here in the southwest. It seems so strange to think of it still being bitterly cold in other parts of the country. Because our weather is now in the mid 70’s I’m swinging in to full “outside” time mode before it gets too hot… This dove-tailed nicely with the start of […]
Inspired Learning
Music+Art+Movement = LOVE
I just had to share an absolutely enchanting book with you. For those who love art and music this is an excellent way to pass on that love to your children. Can You Hear It?, put out by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, pairs famous classical pieces of music with art from their collection. It […]
Musical Explorations
This week, we tried our hand at making some of our own musical instruments. I think I’ve had almost as much fun playing with them as the boys have. (Experimenting with pitch on our shoebox guitar occupied me for quite a while…) How many ways can you play a homemade rubber band guitar? violin-style […]
Rainy Day Relaxing…
It has been raining like crazy here for the last several days. Of course, we’ve enjoyed some good ‘ol puddle jumping and umbrella play. But the chilly weather has also put us in a bigger mood for books. There is just something special about curling up on the couch with a good book. We are […]
Musical Imagination
Kid ingenuity cracks me up! After sorting musical instruments into their proper music ‘families’, Xander grabbed this pvc pipe and started running around the house playing the flute. Keegan soon joined in the fun and they had a flute and saxophone going on! My other Musical Explorations Blog Posts: Music+Art+Movement=LOVE Making our own Musical Instruments
Listening Closely…
Learning is such a grand adventure! Our family theme for the semester is: ATTENTIVENESS listening closely and watching carefully It has been very necessary to focus on that in our house this year. Not only are the boys in great need of working on their listening skills, but as I’ve alluded to before, I need […]