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Next Monday, August 31st, I will be officially returning to teaching Kindermusik. This fall I will be teaching 2 classes in my friend Ursula Purcell's Norman studio. I will be teaching the "big kids" (5-7 year olds) in the Young Child 1 and Young Child 3 classes. I'm really looking forward to getting to know these families and sharing music with them. I'm very thankful for this opportunity to teach again. I think it's going to be a great semester. We'll be learning to play the glockenspiel and the dulcimer!
There is a little bit of space left in these Monday afternoon classes. If you'd like more information, just drop me an email.
There is a little bit of space left in these Monday afternoon classes. If you'd like more information, just drop me an email.
Preschool Story Time at New Life Bible Church in Norman
begins tomorrow, Aug. 25th at 9:30am
Join us to make new friends, sing songs, and read stories together.
This event is designed just for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!
Come join the fun!
begins tomorrow, Aug. 25th at 9:30am
Join us to make new friends, sing songs, and read stories together.
This event is designed just for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!
Come join the fun!
Tomorrow I will teach my first Kindermusik class since Weston went to heaven. I am filling in for another teacher, just "testing the waters" you might say.
I taught Kindermusik classes before Weston was born, but that's been more than two years ago now. Weston came to many, many classes as my number one helper and favorite student. It will not be the same without him, and the memories will be both sweet and incredibly hard. I hope that this will be a part of the slow healing and that I will be able to experience again some of the joy of music that we shared together. What wonderful times we had together playing and singing and meeting new friends.
Maybe this will be the beginning of returning to the music that I taught him to love.
I taught Kindermusik classes before Weston was born, but that's been more than two years ago now. Weston came to many, many classes as my number one helper and favorite student. It will not be the same without him, and the memories will be both sweet and incredibly hard. I hope that this will be a part of the slow healing and that I will be able to experience again some of the joy of music that we shared together. What wonderful times we had together playing and singing and meeting new friends.
Maybe this will be the beginning of returning to the music that I taught him to love.
Yesterday, we had the privilege of being a part of planting two trees in Lion's Park, in Weston's name. The MOMs club and the city of Norman arranged this tribute, and we are very appreciative. There is something special about actually getting to help plant the trees. I also like this symbol of continuing life, because I firmly believe that Weston's life is continuing right now in heaven, better than ever before.
Last week, our amazing little boy went to be with Jesus. It is still nearly impossible to believe, but miraculously it has not shaken our faith. We know without a doubt that God loves us, that God loves you, and especially that God loves Weston.
I am not teaching right now. I love teaching Kindermusik, and Weston loved coming to Kindermusik. I hope one day to return to it, but right now it's too early to do anything. If you are looking for Kindermusik classes, please contact my dear friend, Ursula Purcell.
Ursula has graciously invited all my Kindermusik families to join her for the rest of the semester, without any cost. I hope that you will all take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Ursula is a great teacher and a very compassionate person. I think that this could be a very healing, encouraging time for you and your child. I hope you will participate. Kindermusik has always given such joy to Weston and me.
I will be back in touch periodically, though I'm not sure exactly when. You can read about our family and our journey through my husband's blog at claytonguiltner.wordpress.com, where we continue to make daily postings. We would love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Erin Guiltner
I am not teaching right now. I love teaching Kindermusik, and Weston loved coming to Kindermusik. I hope one day to return to it, but right now it's too early to do anything. If you are looking for Kindermusik classes, please contact my dear friend, Ursula Purcell.
Ursula has graciously invited all my Kindermusik families to join her for the rest of the semester, without any cost. I hope that you will all take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Ursula is a great teacher and a very compassionate person. I think that this could be a very healing, encouraging time for you and your child. I hope you will participate. Kindermusik has always given such joy to Weston and me.
I will be back in touch periodically, though I'm not sure exactly when. You can read about our family and our journey through my husband's blog at claytonguiltner.wordpress.com, where we continue to make daily postings. We would love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Erin Guiltner
This book goes right along with several of our Our Time Kindermusik activities this semester. It features a little boy and his dad using all kinds of tools all around the house. Read the book, and then follow it with the rhyme/bounce "A House for Me," or listening to the hammer and saw sounds.
This semester's Kindermusik Our Time unit, Milk and Cookies, has inspired Weston and me to make some cookies of our own. He loves to "measure and pour" and "stir it up", just like in the Cookies book. These are some pictures of Weston cooking with Nanny this summer making Chocolate Chip cookies. This week he and I made some No Bake Oat Fudge Cookies, which we thoroughly enjoyed eating too!
Baking with a toddler is definitely a different process, but I encourage you to give it a try. We have a lot of fun. The key is keeping it simple and quick! There is so much to be learned from a simple cooking project-- math skills, eye-hand coordination, and cooperation to name a few. Plus, you get to eat the results! Learning doesn't get any better than that.
One of our favorite recipe sites is www.recipezaar.com.
Baking with a toddler is definitely a different process, but I encourage you to give it a try. We have a lot of fun. The key is keeping it simple and quick! There is so much to be learned from a simple cooking project-- math skills, eye-hand coordination, and cooperation to name a few. Plus, you get to eat the results! Learning doesn't get any better than that.
One of our favorite recipe sites is www.recipezaar.com.
Kindermusik Play Dates are coming soon for Kindermusik kids and their families and friends. Watch your inbox for days, times, and locations. Have a suggestion for a great play time or place? Send an email or leave a comment here.
I hope everyone will have a great time this week exploring their new Kindermusik "At Home" materials-- at home! There is so much fun and learning that can take place when you and your family enjoy these musical instruments, books, CDs and games together. You'll even find that as you listen to the music and do musical activities at home more, your child will become more comfortable with participating in class. Remember, you are your child's first and best teacher. Have fun!
I am so excited to start the new semester of Kindermusik this week! If you haven't registered yet, there is still space in some of the classes. I hope you'll join us for a wonderful semester of learning, friendship, and music! Visit www.guiltnercreative.com or call 405-443-8590 for more info.
