Here are some links to interesting sites about children's music and education.
All for Kids
- a wonderful, independent Bookstore in Seattle with a great
selection of books and music for Children and Families
www.allforkidsbooks.com
Anacleta's Spanish and World Language and Culture Links
- A comprehensive source of materials, activities, and ideas about the Spanish language
and its many cultures, as well as other world language and cultures
Bubble Rock
- Music, Song cards, Workshops and Concerts (in the L.A. area)
www.bubblerock.com
Babel Jewelry
- Charlotte's favorite pins and earrings are created by Carolyn Dawn Good
B.C. Touring Council
-features Charlotte and other performing artists from British Columbia
www.bctouring.org
Baby Love
Store and Catalog, Camrose, Alberta
www.kidalog.com
Children's Music Network
- a network of musicians and songwriters, dedicated
to the writing of age-appropriate, quality music for children.
www.cmnonline.org
The Canadian Children's Book Centre
-reviews new Canadian children's literature and awards the Our Choice Awards.
email: ccbc@sympatico.ca
Canadian Parents for French
- a national organization which encourages the teaching of French Immersion in Canadian Schools.
- For many years, Charlotte has performed concerts in French across Canada.
She received a "Bouquet de Merci" from the British Columbia CPF for her
contribution to the French language.
www.cpf.ca
Do Music
"Opening little hearts and minds with music"
404 373 4396 or (toll free) 888 254 8883
Education Station, Edmonton, Alberta
780-475-4680
Experiences - Puppet Hats
THE STORE WITH THE FELT FLOWER HAT!
-Quality Toys, Puzzles & Games
1 877 887 2400
Kididdles
- a fun site for kids with music, too
www.kididdles.com
Music for Minors
- an non-profit organization from the San Francisco Bay, Peninsula and San
Jose area which provides and trains docents for music
education in the schools.
- For 15 consecutive years, Charlotte Diamond has been giving concerts as a
major fund-raiser for Music For Minors. T
www.mfm.org
Music for Young Children (MYC)
Specifically designed for young children
starting music lessons
National Educational Network
- Music, Books, Song cards and Workshops (Across the USA)
www.N-E-N.com
NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children
- This organization sponsors a major conference every year in mid-November,
with delegates and workshop presenters from all over North America.
- The Exhibit Hall offers a wonderful selection of resource materials for
teachers of pre-school and early primary.
- Watch for Charlotte Diamond's Workshop and Exhibit Booth at this annual
event. (See Concerts)
- Throughout the USA and Canada, other Early Childhood Associations offer
similar conferences.
email: conference@naeyc.org
Nex Generation Toys
Parent
Teacher Store
Great parenting advice with Kathy Lynn
- Parenting Today
Because parenting is too
important to leave to chance!"
www.parentingtoday.ca.
Paul Gitlitz
-Charlotte's Musical Producer and Accompanist
-Paul has a great book with his fiddle tunes:
www.glitchless.net
Peter Alsop
-Composer of "I am a Pizza"
Poster Pals
Materials in French
1 800 265 7754
Reading Wings
Read and write with confidence
Red Grammer
- a good friend of Charlotte's who produces wonderful, inspiring
music for children and families. Watch for Charlotte and Red at NAEYC in
November. (See Concerts)
www.redgrammer.com
Scholar's Choice, Canada
- an excellent source of teaching and parenting resources
- Stores are located in the following Canadian cities:
BC - Surrey and Port Coquitlam,
AB - Edmonton and Calgary (2 stores),
MB - Winnipeg,
ON - Ajax, Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener, London (3 stores), Markham, Mississauga,
North York, Ottawa (2 stores), Sudbury, Waterloo, Windsor, Woodbridge,
NS - Dartmouth and Moncton.
Phone: (519) 453 7470 or 1 800 265 1095
SongsForTeaching.com
Songs by popular artists categorized by subject for use across the curriculum.
A popular site for parents and teachers alike.
UNICEF Canada
- Charlotte is a Special Representative for UNICEF Canada.
Every child has rights and UNICEF works world-wide to advocate for those rights.
www.unicef.ca