A Book of Poetry
We’re sitting at the dining room table (yes, homework again…). “Is this a good book?” the boy asks. (he’s holding Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein – a book left on the table from a previous night of, you guessed …
Author: noellecj
Parents and Child Relationships
I got to go back to middle school tonight. You know, the meet the teacher, 10 minutes per class open house. I started thinking about how crazy it is that my child spends all day with these people I don’t …
All About Keyboards
It was in 1887 when Torakusu Yamaha made his first reed organ. (Click for more info!) When I took Yamaha as a child in the 70s, we actually played on reed organs like this one! Times have changed! Once a student …
Homework – Is it really necessary?
It’s Sunday night. We had a fun day at a swimming party for my brother’s birthday. Now. . . . it’s homework time. Didn’t I already pass 4th and 6th grade? Yes. Yes I did – and I did very …
Three Year Olds are AMAZING!
I am thoroughly enjoying my new Music Wonderland classes (for 3 year-olds). I have to tell you, thought, that the first week is really rough. I have to work so very hard to try to keep these adorable little kids …
