Category Archives: Children’s Music

Music Resources that Encourage French Language Learning

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Lullabies

“Music is the universal language of [hu]mankind.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It has been one of my deepest regrets in life that I was not brought up bilingual.  Given that I have both British and French-Canadian roots, it would have … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Lunar New Year in Kindergarten

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Lullabies

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” — Chinese Proverb The Lunar New Year, a celebration which takes place between January 21st and February 20th , is a special time that the children I have taught truly … Continue reading →

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A Weekend at the Sweetwater Music Festival

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Lullabies

“Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are, and for what, whence and whereto.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson From September 16th to the 18th, I was … Continue reading →

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Upbeat Books about Drums

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Lullabies

 “Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are.” ~ Mickey Hart Drums have had an important role in my life.  My older brother started taking lessons when he … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams, Little Animals

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lullabies

“But I do feel a little teeny right now that I’m just about ready to start, and winter is entering.  Half past autumn has arrived.” ~ Gordon Parks Since the school year started, I have become really intrigued with engaging … Continue reading →

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And That’s How a Pumpkin Grows!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Lullabies

“Talking about pumpkins does not make them grow.” ~ African Proverb For me October is always an inspiring and festive month.  Thanksgiving provides the opportunity for me to reflect on my many blessings, and of course there is participating in all of … Continue reading →

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On Being a Workshop Presenter

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Lullabies

“We learn from trying new things. We learn from other artists as well. In workshops I like to start by saying that I plan to learn from the students while they learn from me.”  ~ Robert Bissett On March 7, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Professional Development

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Lullabies

“A Great Teacher is like a fountain; she draws from the still deep waters of personal growth and professional knowledge to serve others from her abundant overflow.” ~ Wynn Godbold Today I delivered my workshop, Musical Links to Literacy, to … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Picture Books about Jazz

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Lullabies

“Jazz music is America’s past and its potential, summed up and sanctified and accessible to anybody who learns to listen to, feel, and understand it.  The music can connect us to our earlier selves and to our better selves-to-come. It … Continue reading →

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Music for Infants, Toddlers and Those Who Teach and Care for Them

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Lullabies

“A  good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” ~ Brad Henry Recently I delivered a workshop to an amazing group of Early Childhood Education students at George Brown College.  Specifically, I was asked … Continue reading →

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