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What happens in a Kindermusik Our Time class: Did you hear that? Focused listening activities let your toddler/preschooler hear a sound, then make it back. It may be quiet the first few classes, but once she gets the idea, this copy-cat game helps her imitate the sounds of words and learn language.
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Instrument play. First she’ll watch and copy you. Then once she gets the idea that you can copy her, the class experience takes on a new meaning. This game of “taking turns” helps your toddler/preschooler develop rhythm, strengthen fine motor skills, and improve hand-eye coordination. We’ll explore many types of instruments throughout the semester as we explore timbre, pitch, rhythm, and tempo together as a group. You might be surprised how much you will learn about music and instruments in this class! |
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Close to you. You’ll share silly songs and sometimes we’ll turn off the lights and rock and listen to lullabies. Emotionally-driven songs and activities like these help your toddler/preschooler explain, name, and soothe the turbulence she feels in the up-and-down day. |
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Children learn in contrast. Activities will often seem like a lesson in the extremes—fast and slow, smooth and bumpy. But you’ll be a believer when you see her point out contrasts of her own outside the classroom. Sharing, putting instruments away, extending short attention spans. It may not happen the first day, but gradually you’ll notice the difference as your toddler becomes more aware of others and the world around her. She’ll sit a little longer for story time and she’ll use her own words to offer ideas for class activities. |
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Learn American Sign Language. Sign Language that fosters early communication in Children is introduced in each class. Numerous studies have proven the incredible benefits of signing with infants and toddlers, and Melissa’s Kindermusik class was used as television footage for a CBS evening News story on Baby Signing in November 2004. VIEW HERE Kindermusik® Home Materials are included with your enrollment: · One or Two* Music and Movement Books · Home Activity Guide for Parents · One or Two* Home CDs · Child's Carry Box or Bag · Specially Designed Instrument *depending on length of session
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