OK, you may think I'm crazy, but I believe that music really resembles who you are. I listen to a large variety of music, from dubstep, to the Beatles, to Taylor Swift, to classical music. I, also, truly believe that listening to a wide variety of music broadens your horizons on many things, from who you hang out with, to even your intelligence. But, you shouldn't listen to something you don't enjoy to get in good with someone. You should do what you want and listen to what you want.
You also shouldn't be listening to anything too vulgar. Now,
Music
It pays to start early. My 4th grader, Max, was just asked to join the 6th & 7th grade band at his school. His elementary school doesn’t have a band, but he’s going to join the middle schoolers for the second semester.
We have an ace in the hole. Max’s grandfather was once upon a time a high school band teacher. That advantage, plus a fair amount of practice practice practice, earned Max a chance to play his trumpet in front of his class. That little tryout turned into an opportunity to play with the big kids.
The point of this
We have an ace in the hole. Max’s grandfather was once upon a time a high school band teacher. That advantage, plus a fair amount of practice practice practice, earned Max a chance to play his trumpet in front of his class. That little tryout turned into an opportunity to play with the big kids.
The point of this
Music is an important part of a child’s development. Learning to play a musical instrument has many benefits. It provides a creative outlet, which is sorely needed for children growing up in the age of hand-held video games. It requires discipline, also in short supply in era of the child obesity and poor self-esteem. It enhances the child’s appreciation of music and culture which is good for every child regardless of background.
All good things.
My son’s school offers a program known as Recorder Karate. Students can earn different colored belts, starting with yellow and working all the way to black
All good things.
My son’s school offers a program known as Recorder Karate. Students can earn different colored belts, starting with yellow and working all the way to black
Summer Fun: From the Teen’s View
June 23rd, 2010 Posted by Jacob P. | Helpful hints, Money, Museums, Music, Teen Perspective, Travel
The summer can be a rather long and boring time for some families, because, no matter whether the kids will admit it or not, without school, they get very bored. There are some methods to handle summer boredom, but many will empty your bank account. I have some ideas for summer fun that can help take care of bored kids on a budget.
- Go hiking. Hiking in almost all places places is free, except for some parks. The best part about hiking is that there’s such a wide range of hiking trails that you can find one suitable for everybody.
Long Distance Field Trips
May 17th, 2010 Posted by Jacob P. | Academics, Adolescence, Behavior, Entertainment, Money, Museums, Music, Teen Perspective, Tweens
I just got back from the 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C. Long distance, over-night field trips are a blast! Unfortunately, they can be tricky, so I am going to post some tips and tricks on the trips.
- Pack well: Getting there and finding out you lack an important item stinks, to be blunt. Make sure you pack everything you need, but not too much either. Only pack what you need and a little extra, not everything you own.
- Bring a good amount of spending money. Pack more than enough, because running out can put you in trouble. Some kids
