Cachoo It! Attaining Mastery by Reframing Negative Thoughts by Chaia May

Book to be read to children written in simple, clear language using a system to explain music education in a way so that children are no longer afraid of mistakes. This enables them amongst other techniques to increase their tenacity in order to succeed in music or any endeavor. An original system of “Cachoos” or child-designed “signatures” is featured to  inspire children to persevere and serve as acknowledgement and rewards for their effort.

Full-color illustrated book (40 pages) — $9.95

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The Bravest Little Maccabee

This book is based on a true story of the life and death of Maccabee, a family’s beloved dog. We hope it will help families deal not only with the loss of a cherished pet but also facilitate discussions that enable young children to cope with the death of anyone they love.

Readers have said that the story helped them prepare in anticipation of losing their pet by using the phrasing to explain to a young child that someone they love has passed away. I hope that this tale will also give parents courage to share their own feelings openly and create sacred moments around the rituals of loss. These moments may be the ones that the family will cherish most when they look back.

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“Beep Beep” Music that Moves for Ages 3-5

How better to get children’s attention than with the sound of a train, car or another vehicle? Tying these familiar images and sounds to musical notations connects children to musical language in a lively way.

Learning the meanings of the notations and linking them to cars, trucks and trains helps with recall. This way, the children can recognize the musical symbols after only one reading by associating each one with the colorful, beloved objects. Their learning is further reinforced when they color each object left blank.

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Accompanying Beep Beep! Color Double-sided Flash Cards

Full-sized flash cards that children adore to play with and further inspire note reading. Large enough to use in a group or one-on-one. Children one year and up can read and recognize musical notation dynamic symbols.

Set (15) of full-color 8.5x11in. heavy paper stock cards w/shiny surface — $14.95

Lento and Presto Flash Cards

Large, full color flash cards with appealing animals, each representing a particular musical term. Lento, Presto, Forte, Piano, Staccato, Legato, Decrescendo and Crescendo, and Fermata are included in the set. Notation clearly and simply depicted.

Set (12) of full-color 8.5x11in. Heavy paper stock cards w/shiny surface — $9.95

Lento the Turtle stuffed plush toy

Children’s favorite character of the group of animals used to represent musical dynamics and tempos. Safe for children of all ages. Accompanies Lento and Presto Flash Cards.

One small 8 in.(20cm) plush detailed green sea turtle — $8.95

One large 20 in (50 cm) plush detailed green sea turtle (great for a pillow!) — $32.95

Tunes to Wiggle To

Over fifty lyric song sheets of Chaia’s favorite Early Childhood Songs. Recorded music reference sheet and a CD to accompany booklet.

Spiral bound 8.5×11” booklet with CD — $9.95

Making Music Fun with Sweets on a Staff (Package)

Interactive placemat with accompanying booklet of fun games and methods to help children recognize notes. Comes with a placemat and materials for note play. Four famous classical pieces included. Accompanies a glockenspiel, which is also available for sale.

Large laminated placemat, m&m’s, fettucini and booklet — $14.95

The Fisherman Who Caught A Smile and A Froggy Day CD

An original fable by Chaia May to teach children how helping others can help overcome sadness. Other ways to cope are also playfully introduced in songs, including “The Yukkies.” Full-length narrated story by an actress with child actors singing and speaking. Additional songs with orchestrated accompaniment with which to sing along.

CD — $9.95

Fisherman and Froggy Day Coloring Book with lyrics and activities

Coloring Book — $9.95

Get the CD and Coloring Book together and save $3.95 — $15.95

Willie the Walker, Rhythm Patterns for Children

Developed by the Dean of San Francisco State and Gospel Composer, Willis Kirk.

Notation system for young children. 92 pages of symbolic and actual notation successful in enabling children to recognize and feel the major tempos, dynamics and meter of classical and world music. Includes references of famous pieces to reinforce instruction. Bound in sturdy white binder.

Spiral bound 50 page 8.5x11in. booklet — $15.00

“Honeybee” Do it Yourself Mechanical Flip-Toy

Suzuki method inspired Bee for children to complete and decorate at home. Strengthens fingers and hand grip as well as introduces children to the first song theme of the beginning Suzuki repertoire.

Wood puppet kit with illustrated instructions — $14.95

Children’s colorful Glockenspiel

Manufactured by Rhythm Band, this instrument is of sturdy construction and properly tuned. Great for young children to play familiar songs covered in class as well as in Making Music Fun with Sweets on a Staff.

Handsome 7-color glockenspiel with two plastic playing mallets — $17.00

Egg Shaker by Rhythm Band

A favorite instrument of Chaia’s classes, it is used to accompany songs from class — $3.95

Classical Music Institoot! Train Whistle

Carefully chosen wooden whistle for its easy blowing for the youngest of children.

Whistle — $4.95

Children’s T-shirt with Classical Music Institoot Colorful Logo

Sturdy t-shirt in bright pastel for children to wear to class and enjoy anywhere.

Celebrates Classical Music for children. Co-designed with professional artist.

Cotton (100%) and ready to wear! Size X-Small fits ages 1-3, and size Small fits ages 4-6.

T-shirt — $14.95

Classical Music Book and Instrument Tote Bag with Color Logo

Sturdy canvas bag to carry music materials with Classical Music Institoot Logo in Red and Black. Encourages children to be responsible for their own music books and materials when they come to class.

Heavy sturdy cotton bag (12×24 inches) — $14.95