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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Music for Infants, Toddlers and Those Who Teach and Care for Them
“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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A Second Helping of Friendship Soup
“Every quilter has a masterpiece within.” ~ Author unknown Last month, I wrote about how our learning experiences related to Thanksgiving could be infused with the arts. We discovered how making soup could be extended and enriched when we added … Continue reading