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Bringing Together Music, Reading, and Health
The Center for Functional Learning

Browse resources and guest contributions on the benefits of music, health literacy, brain development, mindfulness and other trending topics on early childhood development and literacy.
Introducing Grace’s Musical Haiku Adventures
Carmen MalecJuly 2, 2020
It turns out Grace isn’t just a musician, she’s also a poet! Like millions of people around the world, Grace found herself with more time on her hands during the last three months. Her e-learning didn’t take as much time as a regular school day. She couldn’t see her friends in person, only on video...
Grace Helps Kids and Parents Understand COVID-19
Carmen MalecMay 19, 2020
Life has changed in so many ways since March. Parents and caregivers are stepping up to the impossible task of teaching and parenting while working at the same time. (It’s impossible, yet you’re doing it. Every day.) It’s not only parents and caregivers who are feeling stressed. Kids are, too. Even the youngest children understand...
Introducing Rock and Roll Grace
Carmen MalecMarch 30, 2020
Grace and her friends certainly believe in the power of rock and roll—it’s what they will experience later this year in the upcoming book Grace’s Rock and Roll Adventure. And we’re really excited about the partnership that has taken shape because of and behind the book. The Rock and Roll Forever Foundation You probably know...
Engaging Kids with The Grace Note Club and Creative Educational Ideas
Carmen MalecMarch 20, 2020
Looking for new and interesting ways to keep your children learning and entertained? You’re not alone. Millions of parents are searching for ideas right now. In this time, creativity is beginning to flourish. Author and illustrator Mo Willems has committed to hosting a popular daily Lunch Doodle. The Cincinnati Zoo offers a livestream of one...
Local Author Quietly Disrupting Children’s Book Market
Carmen MalecMarch 16, 2020
Arlington Heights IL. Kenneth E. Korber, the published author of The Musical Adventures of Grace children’s book series, is expanding his literary footprint and has begun the unique and innovative process of combining three distinct disciplines between the covers of his storybooks Reading Skills – Music Vocabulary – Health Promotion "I was looking for a way to bridge my 20+ clinical...