- Age Range:
18 months to 3 years
- Class Length:
45 minutes (length varies by location)
For your
toddler, every day brings new discoveries and opportunities to explore the world
around him. Despite your toddler’s seeming independence, he still longs for the
safety and security of parental closeness. During this time, your toddler still
relishes the comfort of the familiar while also seeking the challenge of something
new.
Kindermusik Our Time encourages her to be creative, to initiate her own ideas and
to respond in her own ways, while your active participation gives her the security
she needs. As you play instruments, sing, move, and explore, you’ll uncover an engaging
musical world while building your child’s confidence, self-control and communications
skills.
What you’ll experience in class:
- Instrument exploration and ensemble skill development. Your child
will explore the physical characteristics and sounds of age-appropriate instruments
which will eventually lead her to discover her potential for beat, rhythm, and melodic
ensemble playing.
- Vocal play. Through vocal play, toddlers learn to form vowels and
consonants, say words and phrases, and imitate rhythm and vocal inflection. In Kindermusik
Our Time, vocal play is presented within the context of songs, chants, and activities
done in class.
- Exploration Time. Your child will love discovering specially designed
instruments, textures, sounds and movements.
- Story time and early literacy. Listening to stories enhances language
and speech development and fosters awareness of sounds, teaches use of language,
and sends the message that words and symbols have meaning. The same experiences
that help your child learn to read a book also help her learn to read music.
- Movement Activities. Each class provides various opportunities
for movement such as synchronized movement, group dances and circle games, and even
expressive movement.
- Together Time. Kindermusik is the essence of quality time, allowing
you to make the most of the fleeting toddler years and giving you the time and the
tools to make music and memories together in class and at home.
- Expert advice. A Kindermusik educator explains how our musically
based activities enhance your child’s complete development.
Enrollment includes:
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum for parents and toddlers 18 months to 3 years
old
- 15 week semester
- Weekly 45-minute class (length varies by location)
- At Home Materials including Family Activity Guide, two literature books, instrument,
and two CDs of music from class