Remember when you were a child and you had fun blowing across the top of a half empty coke bottle to hear the rich sound it would make? As for what tone it was, you probably didn't know, at least I didn't. Well, no longer. Now, experts have determined just how much water you need in eight 20-ounce pop bottles to create a major scale. Tape numbers to each bottle, 1 through 8 (or use different-colored stickers), and compose. Try "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"?
THE MAJOR SCALE
Do -- 7 ounces
Re -- 9 1/2 ounces
Mi -- 12 1/2 ounces
Fa -- 14 ounces
Sol -- 16 1/2 ounces
La -- 17 1/2 ounces
Ti -- 18 1/2 ounces
Do -- 19 ounces
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT
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TIP: Try using a piece of flexible plastic tubing. Rather than try to move your mouth from bottle to bottle, hold one end of the tube in your mouth and move the other end from bottle to bottle. (Source: DisneyFamily.com)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Teaching a child to wait
In many songs and activities, there are moments when a child will wait naturally, especially in the Musikgarten program. One example is the song, "Well you walk and you walk and you walk and you....STOP!" This same delayed pause pattern shows up in many of the songs as well, like "My Little Rooster."
Here are some simple daily activities you can add to stretch those moments of anticipation. With infants it might include playing little movement and touch 'games' like lifting them way up and then back down into your arms, or circling your finger around and then landing gently on their nose. Do things that bring joy, not tears. Later, they might be more willing to put on their shoes if it means they will get to take a ride or a walk. They will love it if you bake cookies. You may hear your child say, "It's so HARD to wait for cookies to get done!" If you hear that, rejoice. You are giving your toddler a priceless opportunity to practice waiting. - Miss Susan
Here are some simple daily activities you can add to stretch those moments of anticipation. With infants it might include playing little movement and touch 'games' like lifting them way up and then back down into your arms, or circling your finger around and then landing gently on their nose. Do things that bring joy, not tears. Later, they might be more willing to put on their shoes if it means they will get to take a ride or a walk. They will love it if you bake cookies. You may hear your child say, "It's so HARD to wait for cookies to get done!" If you hear that, rejoice. You are giving your toddler a priceless opportunity to practice waiting. - Miss Susan
Saturday, January 31, 2009
New Class in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
New Musikgarten class at A Latte Fun in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Corner of Alt A1A and Lighthouse Drive in the Promenade Plaza
Thursdays
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 to 4 with caregivers
Affordable
Limit - 7 spaces in the class
email susanfonger@gmail.com
To register visit www.SingingSusan.com
Learn music fundamentals, have fun, and stay afterwards for Stay n Play!
Corner of Alt A1A and Lighthouse Drive in the Promenade Plaza
Thursdays
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 to 4 with caregivers
Affordable
Limit - 7 spaces in the class
email susanfonger@gmail.com
To register visit www.SingingSusan.com
Learn music fundamentals, have fun, and stay afterwards for Stay n Play!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
New Class at A Latte Fun
I have a new Musikgarten class for children ages 2 to 4 1/2 yrs. and their parent(s) starting Jan. 22 at A Latte Fun in Palm Beach Gardens, 10:15 a.m. for 35 min. There are just a couple of spaces left in the class. Visit www.alattefun.com and www.SingingSusan.com for more information. You can stay and play afterwards at A Latte Fun for no extra charge! - Susan
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Next Free Preview Class
Sign up for my free preview class Wed. Jan. 14 at A Latte Fun in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
www.alattefun.com
You need to email me to reserve a space, only a few left!
susanfonger@gmail.com
ages 2 to 5
:)
9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
www.alattefun.com
You need to email me to reserve a space, only a few left!
susanfonger@gmail.com
ages 2 to 5
:)
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Classes
Susan's Musikgarten begins a new semester January 13. If you have not already done so and you want to be part of this program, be sure to enroll soon. Upcoming preview classes are listed on this website www.SingingSusan.com
Music brings joy to children and their families. Music lifts your spirit and puts that spring in your step.
Susan Fonger
Music brings joy to children and their families. Music lifts your spirit and puts that spring in your step.
Susan Fonger
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Teaching Rhythm
Babies love to bounce and rock, that's probably no surprise.
Pick some of your favorite, upbeat songs, sit on your couch, and put your baby or toddler on your knees. Play the song and then bounce your knees up and down to the beat of the music, holding your child securely around his or her waist so they feel secure. Sometimes, lift them a bit higher than your knees for fun. Sing along with the song, and your child will imitate you eventually. Baby can face you or not, depending on the child. It's fun to see their happy expression as you both experience this activity.
:)
Susan
Pick some of your favorite, upbeat songs, sit on your couch, and put your baby or toddler on your knees. Play the song and then bounce your knees up and down to the beat of the music, holding your child securely around his or her waist so they feel secure. Sometimes, lift them a bit higher than your knees for fun. Sing along with the song, and your child will imitate you eventually. Baby can face you or not, depending on the child. It's fun to see their happy expression as you both experience this activity.
:)
Susan
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