tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279319122011-07-07T19:00:29.897-04:00Information about Kindermusik with Debbie Long and music and movement for children ages birth through 7 years and their families.Debbienoreply@blogger.comBlogger1661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27931912.post-82533338506768224732010-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:002010-05-10T08:00:31.926-04:00

Instrument Families & Sounds (click to see and hear)

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Found out today that I was awarded Maestro in Masterful Teaching from Kindermusik International. Thank you to all who participated in the application process - I appreciate your time and willingness to help me reach this goal. And thank you to the many families who have taught ME over the last 10 years - you've helped me stretch and grow and learn more than I ever thought possible.

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Kindermusik International's Minds on Music Blog has some great ideas for things to do that don't involve the television. Check it out . . .

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April 17-25 is National Parks Week. That means FREE entry to any National Park or Recreation Area. Many parks have special Junior Ranger activities planned for children on Sunday April 25. Check the National Parks website for happenings in your area. Or, just take a walk and say hello to Spring! http://www.nps.gov/npweek/

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See Kindermusik in the iTunes App Store!

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After a little trip to Wordpress, Blogger has added the features that were missing before and we're back :) Hope you enjoy the updated site and we'll be adding more soon.

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to a new blog. Come visit us at the following address: http://musik4kids.wordpress.comDon't worry - this blog won't die. Too much effort to let it go totally. See you there . . .

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Click on picture to learn more.Thanks Helen!

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To all my "Nor-eastern" relatives who live in this exoctic land - a bit of history in honor of Flag Day . . .A star-spangled bummer for Stravinsky? Even if we haven' t traveled to exotic lands with strange customs, taboos and fetishes, we've all heard cautionary tales of how ignorance of local laws and customs can lead to mishap.On this day set aside for honoring a prominent Western symbol

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When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in

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by Roger J. RobicheauYou need not ever know my nameThis unknown soldier seeks no fameI'm here to bring out thought from youMay your heart see more than your viewAmerica, we marched with prideWe gave our life, for you we diedHow well we knew the time might comeWhen life could sound that final drumPlease think of us as life moves onWe tried so hard till that last dawnDo let our spirit fill the

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On today's date in 1936, Prokofiev's delightful music fable for children, "Peter and the Wolf," was given its first performance in Moscow.The woman who had approached composer Sergei Prokofiev with the idea for "Peter and the Wolf" was Natalia Saz, then the Director of the Moscow Children's Theater. Prokofiev had only recently returned to the Soviet Union after decades of living abroad. The idea

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On today's date in 1899, Edward Kennedy Ellington was born in Washington, DC. The son of a former White House butler, Elllington was born into a comfortable middle-class African-American household. After some piano lessons from an aptly named Miss Klinkscales, Ellington composed his first original piece, "The Soda Fountain Rag." As early mentors, Ellington credited a local dance bandleader,

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Want to know the "in's and out's" of Easter Egg decorating? Check out this featured site on Quamut.Or, decorate your own egg and email it to someone special.

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Can you hold perfectly still for 5 minutes?

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Leap Year Day Babies born in 1884 had no birthday during their entire teen-age years. Why Because 1900 was not a Leap Year. In 1888 they were 4 at 1. In 1892 they were 8 at 2. In 1896 they were 12 at 3. Since 1900 was nota Leap Year, there were 8 years before they could celebrate again on February 29. So, in 1904 they were 20 at 5. Not one single teenage year was celebrated ON their birth

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How well do you observe things around you? We think we are paying attention to little details, but are we really? Click here to take a test and see how you do.

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Is it an igloo? A drum? A swing? A tunnel? A turtle shell? A pie maker? A boat? Absolutely! The possibilities are endless. Bilibos are now a part of our classroom tools and the families can't get enough of them. If you'd like to take a Bilibo home, contact us (musik4kids_kzo@sbcglobal.net) to place your order.

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There will be no classes today due to the weather.

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YES! Here are some highlights of an article in today's Kalamazoo Gazette - click here to read the whole thing."I believe that early-childhood education is so important that I'd be willing to fund it by ending public education at age 16," and shift the savings to educating 3- and 4-year-olds, said Ron Fuller, superintendent of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency. "That's pretty

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From Love to HateBy changing one letter at a time - how many steps does it take you to change the word HATE into the word LOVE?HATE MATE MOLE MOVE LOVEOr:HATE HAVE HIVE LIVE LOVECan you do it in less steps?It's interesting that we use the color red to signify anger as well as love. Two very strong feelings and one strong color. Thanks to Troy at Simple Songs who mentions this post from E.W.

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There will be no classes today.

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All classes for Wednesday, January 30 are cancelled due to weather. You are welcome to schedule a make-up class by calling Debbie at 269.808.7002

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Thanks Jessi.

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Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a

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Click here to watch CBS newsclip - and then let us know how many grains you donated.Thanks for the tip Helen!

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Celtic Women

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Click here to learn more.

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Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton have not allowed a picture book adaptation of Puff, the Magic Dragon until now. Click on the image to learn more about this beautiful picture book.

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Here are the Kindermusik University Mentors during our "sleepover" at the Kindermusik International Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois this past week. The best part was walking through the lobby of the convention center in our "pj's" and receiving our very own purple Crocs with the eighth note Jibbitz. Thanks Jessi & Carol!

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It's finally here - Magic Week! Week 5 of our studio classes is a special time. This is when we notice amazing steps our children have taken. Here are a few I've noticed:Rolling over1st wordssharingCleaning up - willinglySinging for the first timeGiving ideasLearning new songsPlaying new songsTrying new thingsClass participationMeeting new friendsWhat have you noticed? I'd love to hear about it .

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William Tell Mom

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To enlarge flyer, click on graphic.Contact Angie at kzooduo@yahoo.com.

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Village - first laugh, first crawl, first steps, first word, first friends Our Time - jumping, running, slithering, stopping, cleaning, listeningImagine That - skipping, sharing, turn-taking, story-telling, independenceYoung Child - lost teeth, reading, writing, music, instruments, notes, symbols, traveling to new culturesIt's a new semester and all this has happened just in the first two weeks.

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Chocoholic's Scrapbooking Day Retreat9:00am to 9:00pm Saturday October 6thhosted by Amy Dyksterhouse and Jennifer Roelof (Kindermusik Parent),Independent Close to my Heart consultantsIf you like scrapbooking or chocolate join us to relax and indulge at Pretty Lake Vacation Camp. We'll have Chocolate to eat and every chocolate colored scrapbooking material you can think of! Dip in to our chocolate

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Last week on the radio I heard a story about baby videos. It really caught my attention as I know many of our families have them. We have stressed in our classes that your child needs you to learn. They need your immediate and appropriate response to their actions & thoughts - something a video cannot do.[ . . . experts worry that the proliferation of these products will continue to displace the

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Monday, August 20th6-8pm Lighthouse Community Church4321 S. 11th StreetKalamazoo MI 49009 Kindermusik Demo - StaffDiscovery Toys - Liz PeotStroller Strides - Maureen Weston Not registered - we'll help you find the class you need and give you a gift as our thanks.Already registered - bring a friend, if they register we'll give you both a gift. There is no charge for this event - it is an Open

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Music Video:LET THEM BE LITTLE (by Billy Dean) Music Video Code provided by VideoCodeZone.ComIf you would like to embedd this video click here.Thanks Yvette

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Beach Ball Class, Friday, July 27, 9-10 am.For some summer fun, join us for a specialty beach ball class! We'll get creative by doing exercises with the beach balls and the kids will be able to take them home after class. Who couldn't use an extra beach ball for the pool or beach?!Kindermusik Playgroup, Thursday, August 2nd, after class around 10:00 am.Kara Mounce will be hosting a special

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Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted. Garrison Keillor

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. . . and a whole lot more can be found on this website. Games, crafts and more for Preschool, Kindergarten and Big Kids.http://www.mothergoose.com/

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The new CD comes with this video - to order contact Putumayo

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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.--Aristotle

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Click here to watch an interview clip of Andrea Peterson's thoughts on music, education and our future work force: ed.gov“The beautiful thing about music is that it can give kids skills that transfer over into their reading, writing, and math.”Thanks Molly!

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Discovery Toys Summer Ice Cream Social… fun for kids of all ages birth to 99.Thursday, June 21 3:30 to 5:30 or 6:30 to 9:30 I’ll provide the ice cream and you bring your favorite topping, for you & your friends! Discovery Toys is now carrying Do Re Me & You music and books. These were all developed by Kindermusik.Prizes will be awarded for the oldest and youngest guest in attendance that plays!

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I just recently found out that we have been named as a Maestro program for 2007. Our program is in the top 5% of Kindermusik programs around the world - and one of only 190 to earn this title. We have been fortunate to have received this honor every year since 2002.While this is exciting news for us, we couldn't do it without you. Parents (grandparents, aunts/uncles etc.) who entrust your

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Phil Tulga uses many home made instruments to create patterns with sound. He also uses some great visuals to represent fractions and sounds. There are some really neat rhythm games for the kids to play. Click on the graphic above to play the Unifix Cube Drum Machine or click here to see the entire list of rhythm games.If you have time to explore the entire site you will learn quite a bit about

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Kindermusik has many faces - children, parents, educators . . . But who is behind the scenes? This video gives you a chance to see who works so hard to put these great programs together.Dan Pratt (who sings in the recording) is featured in this video - he is the original Chairman and CEO of Kindermusik. Can you believe it's been almost 30 years?!? An amazing voice and you can hear more of him on

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As I drive around town I see spring everywhere - in Michigan we never know when that will happen. But, the bedding plants are abounding and gardens are blossoming. It must be here. With the change in season comes lots of rain - often upredictable. What to do with the kids? Keep this on hand . . .Using a nutritive and non-toxic gel created by Globus International in collaboration with NASA

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I saw a little rabbit go hop, hop, hopI saw his little ears go flop, flop, flopI saw his little eyes go blink, blink, blinkI saw his little nose go twink, twink, twinkI said "Little Rabbit, won't you stay?"But he looked at me - and he hopped away . . .

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Instilling the love of music in your child is easier than you thought. Here are some helpful suggestions to get you started.Sing to your childDance with your childTeach them action songsShare with them your favorite songsRent, buy or borrow books, videos and tapes that revolve around the subject of musicJoin parent-child classes available in your area that introduces the concepts of music in a

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n. - any gala celebration; holidayIt was fiesta time in our Young Child 3/4 class - a celebration of so much accomplished over 60 weeks of music & movement time. They ended this program by adding to their glockenspiel skills, learning about a 2-string dulcimer and a recorder. Musical form and songs/games from other cultures were also explored. We are so proud of their accomplishments - ole!

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This is a special time of year for our Young Child classes. Young Child 1/2 classes are learning about celebrations - they've had 30 weeks of Kindermusik classes over the last school year and they have learned so much. Rhythm, notation, hand position, form, musical styles, orchestral instrumentation - phew!One of our YC2 classes

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Thanks Musicing!

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Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each. PlatoClick graph to see study Sign up today . . .

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We had so much fun exploring our Kindermusik City this week in class. Here are some of the kids and the buildings they made:We also traced our feet on our city sidewalks and "walked all around" - remember to Stop, Look and Listen before you cross the street!

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Did you know that parachute games:Encourage cooperationStrengthen upper torsoRefine perceptual skillsReinforce turn-taking/sharingDevelop a sense of rhythmRequires following directionsPromotes social interactionsEnhances language developmentParachute games are non-competitive. People with differing abilities can all play the same game. What games? Here are a few simple ones:Put balls in the

Debbienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27931912.post-50690980694597617502007-04-17T21:53:00.000-04:002007-04-17T22:16:56.547-04:00

This week's Young Child 2 class had visitors. Xavier's parents who work and play for the Kalamazoo Symphony brought a few of their instruments for Woodwind day. They also brought straws so we could get an idea of what it is like to play a double reed . . .

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Sign up or donate now . . .Saturday, May 58:30am - 12:30pmArcadia Festival Site - Downtown Kalamazoo6-mile walk or 1-mile Family Fun loop

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Not sure who the guy at the end is . . .

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We had a nice surprise on our front walk this Easter morning . . . Bunny Tracks!

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From this ...To this . . . Click here to see the process . . .

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More interesting info on retro recordings . . . have the kids look for the Raven . . .These were cardboard children's records with the animation printed right onto the disc itself (later versions like the one above had the animation on the label of regular colored vinyl). The Red Raven included a little mirrored device that you pop onto the turntable's spindle that reflected the animation in such

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Molly got me thinking with her guitar posts and I stumbled on this site today while looking for a story I remembered listening to when I was younger - One String Fiddle. It was part of a record set at my grandparents house that my mom listened to when she was growing up. I would love to be able to find those 78's . . .

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Here are some ideas from Kid's Crafts Weekly - just click here to be taken to the instructions page.

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Imagine if.......your water broke at 30 weeks.Imagine if.......your 1st baby was born prematurely.Imagine if.......you couldn't hold your baby right after he was born.Imagine if.......your baby was hooked up to a ventilator less than 12 hours after he was born.Imagine if.......your baby spent the first 23 days of his life in the NICU.Imagine if.......your baby was hooked up to so many machines

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May 5, 2007Arcadia Festival SiteWalkAmerica is the March of Dimes biggest fund-raiser. It is also a national tradition with a 36-year history of success. Proceeds from WalkAmerica support the March of Dimes mission of preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through research, education, community services and advocacy.Join us for America's first, best and biggest walk and

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There will be no classes from March 31st through April 7th for Spring Break. Classes will resume again on Monday, April 9.If you are looking for something to do over the break (and haven't left town), click here to find some Easter pictures to print for the kids to color.

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I've always loved this piece and I'm relearning it for my brother's wedding this summer. Came across this video and thought I'd share it. Leif Ove Asdnes was the 1998 Gilmore Artist and the 3rd artist to win this prestigious award.

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Come spend some time learning about businesses and activities in the Kalamazoo Area featuring activities and items for parents of young children and parents-to-be. Our Kindermusik program will be there providing entertainment for the children. We even have a drawing for a FREE class for new-to-Kindermusik families - tell your friends! Visit their website for more information.

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msn.com has some new research on how music can affect your brain. Click here

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Baby's Mother says: Signing Smart TM 12-month old signs CRY instead of crying! Signs are capitalized. Baby signs/says, "AUDREY (A fist on her chin), CRYING; (feels) YUCKY, (wants) Ma MILK MAMA!" Rather than cry, she tells me she feels like crying!! Two word sentences are typical between 18-24 months, but this is a 5 word sentence! Thank you SIGNING SMART and Kindermusik Sign & Sing for the ASL

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Growing up in Clare, Michigan I had my fare share of green pancakes and sausage made especially for the day by the Cub Scouts (my brother a member so we couldn't miss). Clare County - County Clare - who wouldn't get a little confused. Irish Festival was a big deal up there in the Gateway to the North. Here's a little something you and the kids can make together that looks much better than my

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Some amazing ways to experience a rainbow of color . . . visit Jen Stark's web site and click alot.

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Researchers at the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California inDavis believe, if they can catch it early, they can change the way a child’sbrain develops. In Kindermusik classes we do just that. Our activities are developmentally appropriate. Whether it is developing a newborn's eye tracking with a chime ball or a 7 year old's coordination and timing with steady beat games - we meet your

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Scrapbooking Day FundraiserMarch 10th, 2007St. Ambrose Church Social HallG Ave. Parchment$10 gets you a table from 9:00 to 4:00. You can bring your own supplies and there will be vendors from Close to my Heart, Creative Memories, and Stampin' Up who will have supplies for purchase as well as ideas and make & take projects. We will also have door prizes and a massage therapist will be available

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FREE Grand Opening Classat Soccer Zone7187 S Sprinkle RoadPortage, MI 49002Thursday, March 1st @ 9:00 a.m.We will be raffling off a 10 Block Class Pack, a package from Soccer Zone and other free gifts for baby and mom following class.Please RSVP for class. You can call or register online.Stroller Strides is a stroller fitness class where mom can workout with her baby. It's a great way to get in

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It's not too late to see what we are all about - call Debbie at (269) 808-7002 and schedule your visit today!

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There will be no Kindermusik classes for today, either. The cold temperatures and icy roads are still a concern so please stay home unless you absolutely have to go out.

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Kalamazoo Public Schools are cancelled for Monday, February 5. That means no Kindermusik classes at either Lighthouse Community Church or KAT locations. Try to stay warm on your day off!

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Perfect for pre-schoolers to Kindergarteners and their families! Come to the Epic Center on the these special Saturdays for music and stories.Story Time and Activity: We read a book together, then do a simple activity.Musical Performance: Next, the Kalamazoo Symphony Burdick-Thorne String Quartet will perform a program based on the story and activity.The Perfect Purple Featherby Hanoch

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Want a good place to raise kids?A national organization that has been promoted by five former U.S. presidents says Kalamazoo is one of the nation's top 100. Click here to read more.

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In hopes of helping you choose a healthier lifestyle for your New Years Resolution, Stroller Strides is offering 10% off all class or membership purchases for the entire month of January.Also, if you refer a new member or sign up with a new member you can get up to $35 in Stroller Bucks to be used towards your class packs or split the bucks between you and the new member you refer.Contact Vicky

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Click here to read . . .

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