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

Young Child Year 1 Semester 1


Young Child/Semester 1/Week 1/ Lesson 1

Dear Young Child 1 Parent:

“Hands-on parenting cannot be underestimated in its effect on young children and their brain development. As parents, we must provide numerous, ongoing, and enriching experiences that will nourish our children’s brains. Music is such an experience.”*

I am so excited that you and your child have made the choice to participate in Kindermusik for the Young Child. This four-semester curriculum is expressly designed for your child’s age group, with child-appropriate activities and learning tools. This semester, we will be approaching the study of music through numerous rhythmic activities (involving whole body movement, fine motor skills, and cognitive awareness), a wide variety of music (folk songs, classical selections, and excerpts for listening), and fun, integrated games.

As well as being a full musical learning experience, Kindermusik is also a family experience. You and your child will enjoy learning together as you, the adult, will join us for a few minutes of every class. Through this parent involvement, you will play an important role in your child’s learning.

To further your child’s awareness of music in your daily life, talk with him this week about when and where you hear music. Make a list and bring it to class next week. I look forward to many weeks of joyful music-making with you all!

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