Local Educator is a Maestro of Early Childhood Education

Shawna Gordon has been named a Maestro to the Mezzanine level of studios and also as a Maestro in Outreach by Kindermusik International for the third year in a row, the world's leading publisher of music and movement programs.

Gordon is the owner and an early childhood specialist at the Kindermusik of Lincoln studio. Gordon teaches Kindermusik in both Kindermusik of Lincoln studios (Christ's Place Church and East Lincoln Christian Church). The Maestro Mezzanine award recognizes that Shawna has achieved excellence in both Maestros in Outreach, teaching Kindermusik to children with special needs and as a Maestro Producer, ranking in the top 5% of Kindermusik programs worldwide in reaching the most children.

"The Kindermusik Maestro has a mission: helping children become better learners and helping parents understand how to help them reach their highest potential," said Michael Dougherty, CEO at Kindermusik International.

Shawna is one of 5,000 licensed educators in the world who use Kindermusik's music and movement curricula. Shawna Gordon began providing Kindermusik in 1999. Today, Shawna teaches the music and movement learning program to 120 plus families from Lincoln and surrounding communities.

Shawna has added an additional studio and met the needs of her families by increasing the amount of classes offered. Her outreach includes a percentage of her studio offered in scholarships, leading an Excite class of preschoolers once a week and a commitment to work with Sudanese immigrant children as their parents learn to read and speak English through the Lincoln Literacy Council.

"I am passionate about what music can offer children in terms of an additional means of learning language, reading, the social interaction our classes offer and an environment that parents and children can play and learn together! The recognition from Kindermusik International affirms the pursuit of my dream!" said Gordon.

The Maestro Program recognizes licensed Kindermusik educators who master one of three levels in early childhood development: fast-growing programs, outstanding community service, or teaching excellence.

August 25, 2008

Hello Weather Week 1


HELLO WEATHER, LET’S PLAY TOGETHER!

WEEK 1

Dear Imagine That! Parent:

The first class of Hello Weather, Let’s Play Together! was such an exciting one! We sang and danced and used our imaginations to conjure up a story about a lovely sunny morning. Ask your child what the rooster sings and you’re likely to hear the simple Hebrew “kukuriku” melody. This melody of two pitches is accepted as the most common, easily sung melody used worldwide by children of all ages. You may also hear it in on your Home CD in the song Morning Sun Has Risen.

Build your child’s excitement about returning to class next week by engaging him/her with the Home Materials. Be sure to read Family Activity #1, listen to the Home CDs, explore the instruments and play with the Hello Weather Play Set. Shall it be a sunshiny or a snowy day today? Will your kittens need mittens?

Today we began making new class friends and developing new relationships. I look forward to seeing this class grow and learn together this semester. See you next week!

Educator’s Personal Signature

P.S. Be sure to bring your Kindermusik Ankle Bells to class next time.
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