How This Lady Makes A Difference
Two days after we returned from Scotland, our 5-year-old Claire started pre-school. At least that WAS the plan.
During opening day ceremonies, Claire kept asking me if she could meet Mary Virginia, head teacher for the K-2 classroom. That’s kindergarten through second grade. Every few minutes she would say, "Mommy I want to meet Mary Virginia."
So I took her. Before I knew it, Claire asked if she could change classes.
We initially placed her in pre-school because she’s been at home up until now. Our idea – start her on 3 days a week and school her in gradually. But Claire had other plans that first day.
What attracted her to Mary Virginia.
The vibration in the classroom. This woman is renowned for her positive discipline approach. She exudes warmth AND positive authority. She tells beautiful stories about Merlin and King Arthur and weaves all subjects from math to science to writing and drawing around the day’s story line. Her voice is mellifluous – fluid and very expressive. No monotony here.
Of equal importance is that she handles every challenge calmly and firmly. In short, Mary Virginia is a gem.
I know, because on day two last week we experimented with Claire attending K-2 instead of pre-school. I was in the classroom, way in the back, all day. On the sidelines to gauge Claire’s readiness.
Then I noticed, when it came time to eat snack and lunch, another magical thing happened. Instead of saying ‘Grace,’ Mary Virginia sang a beautiful song about it. Once she began, all the kids quieted down. It was wonderful to watch.
As for Claire, she’s rising to the challenge. She has a steep learning curve – having never been in a same-age social environment on a daily basis. Main thing is she’s very happy. To the point of wanting to go to school on Saturdays and Sundays as well…
I attribute this to the strength and peace of mind her teacher and her assistant Edie exhibit – all day and without exception.
And guess what music Mary Virginia plays in her classroom? Peaceful and calm classical and meditation music. In fact, she just added the music from The Secret Power of Words and Music to her collection. Yes, these CDs are being played in classrooms all around the country.
Fancy that, a teacher who understands, no, who KNOWS, positively charged music balances our brain’s hemispheres and stimulates creativity and joy. There’s no better environment for learning than that.
So get your 5 CD package today. And don’t forget to play the music to your kids and grandkids!
Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle
During opening day ceremonies, Claire kept asking me if she could meet Mary Virginia, head teacher for the K-2 classroom. That’s kindergarten through second grade. Every few minutes she would say, "Mommy I want to meet Mary Virginia."
So I took her. Before I knew it, Claire asked if she could change classes.
We initially placed her in pre-school because she’s been at home up until now. Our idea – start her on 3 days a week and school her in gradually. But Claire had other plans that first day.
What attracted her to Mary Virginia.
The vibration in the classroom. This woman is renowned for her positive discipline approach. She exudes warmth AND positive authority. She tells beautiful stories about Merlin and King Arthur and weaves all subjects from math to science to writing and drawing around the day’s story line. Her voice is mellifluous – fluid and very expressive. No monotony here.
Of equal importance is that she handles every challenge calmly and firmly. In short, Mary Virginia is a gem.
I know, because on day two last week we experimented with Claire attending K-2 instead of pre-school. I was in the classroom, way in the back, all day. On the sidelines to gauge Claire’s readiness.
Then I noticed, when it came time to eat snack and lunch, another magical thing happened. Instead of saying ‘Grace,’ Mary Virginia sang a beautiful song about it. Once she began, all the kids quieted down. It was wonderful to watch.
As for Claire, she’s rising to the challenge. She has a steep learning curve – having never been in a same-age social environment on a daily basis. Main thing is she’s very happy. To the point of wanting to go to school on Saturdays and Sundays as well…
I attribute this to the strength and peace of mind her teacher and her assistant Edie exhibit – all day and without exception.
And guess what music Mary Virginia plays in her classroom? Peaceful and calm classical and meditation music. In fact, she just added the music from The Secret Power of Words and Music to her collection. Yes, these CDs are being played in classrooms all around the country.
Fancy that, a teacher who understands, no, who KNOWS, positively charged music balances our brain’s hemispheres and stimulates creativity and joy. There’s no better environment for learning than that.
So get your 5 CD package today. And don’t forget to play the music to your kids and grandkids!
Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle
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