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Teaching Scripture through Music (for Little Ones)
Teaching Scripture to little ones is not easy. Sure, rote memory works, but it takes weeks of continued practice. And even then sometimes they still don’t get it or understand it. But don’t give up...
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Friends & Heroes CD {review}
Several months ago I introduced you to a wonderful homeschool Bible curriculum called Friends and Heroes. I was given a new product, their “What about Love?” CD, in exchange for my honest opinion....
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Online Piano Lessons from Hoffman Academy: A Review
WOW! Our lives have been crazy the past few months. I don’t have time, nor do I want to hash it all out here, so we’re just going to leave it at that. Earlier this year, I decided it was time to get...
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FREE April Composer Study Printables
Several months ago I began a monthly series over on Year Round Homeschooling. Each month I highlight a composer whose birthday falls in that month. It’s a fun way to not only explore new styles of...
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FREE Composer Unit Study ~ Johannes Brahms
Another monthly composer unit study has been released over at Year Round Homeschooling. In May, you can learn all about Johannes Brahms – one of my all time favorite composers. These simply unit...
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Why you should Continue Music Lessons through the Summer
I know I always pitched a fit about practicing piano and/or cello over the summer, but now that I am older – I totally see the benefits. In fact, there are more benefits than negatives for kids to...
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5 Reasons You Should Teach the Fine Arts in Your Homeschool
I know what you’re probably thinking…Fine Arts…ain’t nobody got time for that! Which might be technically true, but I still believe the Arts are something that needs to be – or rather MUST be taught to...
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FREE Composer Unit Study
In July, you can learn all about Joseph Haydn, another composer I love. In fact, one of my Senior Recital pieces was Claire de Lune…ahh…pure beauty in that song. These simply unit studies, are a great...
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Bringing Rhythm into your homeschool
“Perhaps of all the most basic elements of music, rhythm most directly affects our central nervous system.” ~ George Crumb Rhythm is the basic of all music. Without it, music would fall apart. It would...
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Music Curriculum Round-up
Music is one of those subjects I pray never gets pulled from the public school system. It is so important and a vital part of learning for kids. There are so many GREAT reasons and benefits of music....
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10 Ways to Celebrate Nat’l Piano & Classical Music Month
Many people may not know this, but September is National Piano & Classical Music Month. This makes me more than a little giddy, which probably confirms my nerd status, but I’m okay with that....
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Curriculum Choices: Preschool & K-1
Welcome to Day THREE of the Back to Homeschool Blog Hop. If you missed yesterdays post about our 5th Grade Curriculum choices, you might want to catch up with that first. I get asked quite often what...
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Violin Starter Set for Kids – On Sale Now!
If you’ve been around here long enough, you probably know Music is a passion of mine. I play the piano and cello, I love to sing in a choir…I even majored in Music in college. All of my kids love music...
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FREE Composer Unit Study for September
As most of you know, I am the monthly Music contributor over at Year Round Homeschooling. Every month I put out a Composer Unit Study printable pack. I try to choose composers that have a birthday in...
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October Composer Unit Study: Franz Liszt {free printables}
As most of you know, I am the monthly Music contributor over at Year Round Homeschooling. Every month I put out a Composer Unit Study printable pack. I try to choose composers that have a birthday in...
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Anyone can teach High School Music Appreciation
I know not everyone is a musician, but I think we would be hard pressed to find many people who aren’t moved by music. Whether physically, emotionally or spiritually – music just does something to...
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FREE Composer Unit Study: Scott Joplin
As most of you know, I am the monthly Music contributor over at Year Round Homeschooling. Every month I put out a Composer Unit Study printable pack. I try to choose composers that have a birthday in...
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Music Lesson Practice Sheets {NEW Subscriber Freebie}
Last month we finally decided to take the plunge and let our kids start taking some lessons. Our girls chose dance class – not a big surprise to me, they prance around the house all the time. Costume...
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Holiday Hymn Studies
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know my love for music. And you also know my heart belongs to Jesus Christ first and foremost. Combine those two things and my heart overflows...
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Christmas Music Study Preview: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy & Linkup
I’ve got a SUPER great freebie for you today. I shared my love of The Nutcracker over at Year Round Homeschooling today, where you can grab a FREE Nutcracker Mini Unit Study. I am currently working on...
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