I started learning the violin in Jan this year. Traditional method.



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Thanks Mable . Will do.

I think it will be too tiring for her  if I squeeze in Spanish playgroup and Kindermusik on Saturdays. I will wait till she turns 30 months old.




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Thanks a lot for your replies.

I will give LR a try again. I actually tried when she was younger but she was not interested to look at the monitor. I've used YBCR and Leap Frogs, sometimes she read out the words from YBCR books, but I think she recognise the pictures and not the words. I hope it is not too late to start LR at 23 months old.



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I speak mandarin to my daughter. Hubby speaks english to her and my mother-in-law speaks cantonese to her. I would like to introduce spanish to her but I am wondering if this is the right time now. She is 23 month old now and here in Hong Kong, they actually introduce kids for entry into kindergarten next year. I am sort of worried that she might be answering in kindergarten interview, partly English + spanish if I introduce Spanish to her at this stage.

I intended to bring her to Spanish playgroup.

Is this the right time or should I wait till she gets a place in kindergarten?



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never give advice unless asked or in life threatening situation.



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Hi,

I am fascinated to see kids reading and enjoying books at a young age. However, I am not sure if I have enough time to squeeze in Little Reader in my schedule. I can't use the Glenn Doman method coz' I can't flash cards to her 3 times a day. I am thinking of starting the Little Reader for my 23 month old but I am not sure if the little time I have at home, after work will suffice. Can any working mums share your experience?

Reach home around 7pm, we have dinner, our family evening walk. I practise my violin for half an hour. She listens to music, dancing, bath time fun , Lego  and I read books to her. How much time do you need for LR daily to be effective?

All advices appreciated. Thanks.




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sunshinebaby,

how about playgroup like "kindermusik"?

 swimming lessons?






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Dear Anneka,

Sometimes when I feel overwhelmed, I cry in the shower.

Just focus on your kids when you are overwhelmed, how would you want the kids to act if they are in your shoes.?

The kind of marriage and life we have, will affect the upbringing of our kids..

How about pamper yourself with facial.. or spa.. or something like that.. Sometimes walking the dog is good to get some fresh air. Good luck .



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-   How important do you think music education is, and why?
from what I observed.Ppl who has early music education seems to have clear mind and are more well planned in  life.

-   What are you currently doing with your child in terms of music education?
Bought her a  1/32 size violin toy for her to "play " with. She  doesnt really appreciate the violin much yet but I am hoping that she gets familiar with it and learn to respect this music instrument. Also , attending Kindermusik , which I feel is really wonderful and a good start in music appreciation. She is 22 months old and started singing quite some time ago.

-   What instrument(s) is your child learning (or do you plan to let your child learn)? Violin
-   What are the problems you face when teaching music (or an instrument)?
No idea, not started yet but I anticipate some lack of patience,, and attention.



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he seems to be really occupied and progressing very well, intellectually.

how about outdoors, like going to the park and beaches, hiking, swimming.. and all that ?

or.. let him be bored at home.. being bored and thinking of what do himself is also part of learning and growing.




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thanks for sharing the info.

i think i need to get the set,, for myself.. i just started learning the violin and the music theory is pretty tough.. on me..


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could it be also because he always learn things in advanced? already learning primary one stuffs and kindergarten and by k3 is already doing standard 3 stuffs.. so he is too used to being way ahead of others and is getting pressured and stressed out with things he is not way ahead of others and does not understand?

hi,

to everyone who loves to write blog, please do not divulge too much information, such as you kid's name, where, when she attend classes, the name of your family etc.

for the safety of your family and child, i think is best not to divulge too much information to strangers..
remember, we are suppose to educate our kids on online safety ?

no offense to anyone..

have a nice day.

hi,

you check out this website:

http://www.teachyourchildviolin.com/teachyourchildviolin.html

or search for books and dvd on how to play violin.

what i did was, i enrolled in violin classes myself. learning violin myself now, i think it will be hard to learn from website, dvd or books, coz' you need someone to correct when your bow is held wrongly, wrong posture and stuffs. i am not learning to teach her, i just want to expose her to the violin practice at home. she is 18 months old now, and i'll be bringing her to see a violin teacher to assess whether she is ready for formal music lessons. also, i hope to be  the home teacher, teacher assistant at home, to guide her when she does her practice. if you have not played violin before, it is not recommended to learn and teach her your own, coz' if you teach her the wrong habit,, it is very difficult to reverse.

by the way, i bought "zin zin zin violin", dvd. she is a little more interested in violin after seeing other kids playing violins.

hi,

i am planning to let my daughter learn violin at a later stage. which will be a good choice as her preparation now? kindermusik or music together? why do you think so?
or doesn't really matter?

your opinions are appreciated. thanks.