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Don’t Call Me a Koala Bear – Don Spencer and Michelle Pike (book and CD review)

Don’t Call Me a Koala Bear – Don Spencer and Michelle Pike (book and CD review)

My not-so-little girl recently turned five, and received lots of music and lots of books for her birthday. Today, I'm reviewing something that is both. --- Don't Call Me a Koala Bear (& Other Aussie Songs) / Don Spencer and Michelle ...

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Toddler music group – farm songs

Toddler music group – farm songs

Last month, I wrote about hosting a music group for toddlers. That post outlined all the things to think about before starting. And now, it's time for the fun posts: the actual music group programs! Without further ado, I'm going to dive into ...

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How to host music group for toddlers

How to host music group for toddlers

Every Wednesday morning, I host a music group for toddlers at my house. I willingly invite babies, toddlers, children and their parents into my house to sing songs for half an hour, have some morning tea, play for a while, then leave in a ...

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Dumb ways to get hurt (the reader remix)

In November, I wrote a song (well, the lyrics) about the myriad ways I've hurt myself in the past.I kept a few in reserve, and asked you to share a tale or two of uncoordinated woe, thinking I'd add a few verses.But the response was huge. HUGE. HUGE! ...

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Hi! I’m Emily

I parent. I write. I blog. I play with words and numbers in my head. Constantly. It's crowded in there.

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