“Music can touch us in a way that nothing else can. No better gift can we give to the children than to open this door for them.” — Dr. Maria Montessori Is music really that important to a child’s ...

The Creative Minds Montessori School in Auburn is currently raising money to purchase musical instruments on Red Basket, a crowd-funding website based in Omaha. The fundraising goal is $1,000. As of ...

Parents often wonder: is music just a fun extra or is it truly essential for children? Studies suggest it is far more than entertainment. Music strengthens neural pathways for focus, memory, and ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Musical toys and instruments for children are a great way to ...