For the toddler, every day brings new discoveries and opportunities to explore the world. Despite a display of independence, the 1.5 to 3 year old child still longs for the safety and security of parental closeness. During this time, toddlers still relishes the comfort of the familiar while also seeking the challenge of something new.
Kindermusik Our Time encourages children to be creative, to initiate their own ideas and to respond in their own ways, while the parents' active participation gives the toddlers the security they need. Playing instruments, singing, moving, and exploring uncover an engaging musical world while building the toddlers' confidence, self-control, and communications skills.
What a Parent and Child Will Experience in Class:
Instrument exploration and ensemble skill development -- Children will explore the physical characteristics and sounds of age-appropriate instruments which will eventually lead them to discover their potential for beat, rhythm, melody, and 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 -- Children 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 toddlers learn to read a book also help them 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 parents to make the most of the fleeting toddler years, giving them the time and the tools to make music and memories together in class and at home.
Expert advice -- A Kindermusik educator explains how the musically based activities enhance a toddler's complete development.
Size of Class: 6 - 12 children
Length of Class: 45 minutes
16 Classes per semester
4 Themed Units
Parent Involvement: Entire Class
2012 Start Dates:
30th January- 16 weeks
Fees and Prices
16 x 45 minute classes including at home materials - $350.00
Fees will be prorated if enrolling after the start of a term
(Sibling Discounts Do Apply)
Are the home materials necessary?
Definately! As we experience activities within class, it is the reinforcement of these concepts and skills at home using the home materials that ensures the program's success and allows your child the best opportunity at learning. Children learn well in a familiar environment (home) and through repetition, cement the skills we have learned in class. This instills confidence and a willingless to further explore, enabling your child to participate more fully in class.
Our Next Unit in 2012 - Wiggles and Giggles
Wiggles & Giggles features songs, activities and literature books surrounding the ever exciting themes of taking a bath, animal movements, and love for family and friends.
Wiggles & Giggles -- The more than 30 songs, 15 dances, and eight different instruments create these unique music activities, designed to reflect the importance of movement in the life of a toddler.
Home Materials : Double CD features 50 songs, sounds, and recordings of favorite activities from class; two story books— Watch Me ! and Pete and P.J., to develop early literacy skills; Home Activity Book; and specially-made pair of zigzag blocks—instrument to develop rhythm and hand-eye coordination-all conveniently stored in a Wiggles & Giggles carry bag.
