Cultural Kids: Carnegie, Mozart, and More

The Itty Biddies @ Brooklyn Public Library

I think it's very important to expose children to the arts at an early age.  My youngest can't sit still when he hears a beat.  We listen to Ella Fitzgerald often during dinner time and the boy just can't sit still.  I think he even tried to scat once while sitting in his car seat.  Our daughter takes ballet and tap and will soon trade tap for an instrument.  I'm not going to drive myself crazy with too many activities.  Right now, she has an interest in playing the violin.  If it doesn't work, we'll try something new.  In the meantime, exposure is best as stated by Charlotte Mason Method who believed in exposing children to music and art in many different forms.  You'll definitely want to check out the many cultural events listed below and see how your child responds.  Take snacks and alternative enjoyment if they don't like it.  Hey, they're children.  It could go either way.

Here is a list of upcoming cultural events you may want to take your stinkers to.