Story Time and Early Literacy – Songs and rhymes to develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Instrument Exploration – There will be lots of hands-on percussive instrument time, which helps to improve hand-eye coordination. Playing percussive instruments is purposely designed to help children identify steady beat and practice self-control.
Movement Activities – Dancing and moving to music creates body awareness, facilitates balance and the development of fine and gross motor skills.
Together Time – A Kindermusik class is truly the essence of “quality time,” offering the parent a place to create special memories with their child, gain new insights into their child’s development, and nurture their child’s natural love of music.
All ABC classes are presented in sessions, and each session focuses on a particular theme. Here is some information about the current session.
Spring Session (8 weeks) – Zoo Train (May 3 – June 26, 2010)
The Zoo is a perfect match for this age group. We will be traveling on the train that weaves its way through the zoo. Long white socks become Polar Bear paws and we imitate lots of animal sounds and sing many songs. Story time will feature a variety of zoo animal puppets. The children will have chances every week to explore different percussive instruments.
Home Materials: Home CD, Book, and an Animal Shaker
Summer Session I (4 weeks) – Down on the Ground (June 28 – July 24, 2010)
Down on the Ground features animals, insects and other creatures that live on the ground. Woven into many of the class activities is the exploration of a variety of percussive instruments, such as ladybug shakers, drums and rhythm sticks. Puppets will be a highlight of story time. In class we will take a “Listening Walk,” a pretend nature walk, listening and discriminating sounds along the way.
Home Materials: Home Cd, Streamer, and magazine-style Family Guide
Summer Session II (4 weeks) – Carnival of Music (July 26 – August 21, 2010)
In this session the children will experience all the fun of the Fair and the thrill of the circus. We’ll march in a parade, walk the tight rope, and pretend to ride the carousel. Our bodies will be moving to music about balloons, clowns and circus animals, with lots of hands-on instrument exploration.
Home Materials: Home CD, Egg Shaker, and magazine-style Family Guide
Current Session – Creatures at the Ocean (March 1 – April 24)
Creatures at the Ocean is a lively tribute to the sea, as we immerse ourselves in dance, movement and percussion. We’ll be singing to our ocean friends – crabs, jellyfish, sharks and sandcastles. Story time will feature lots of puppets. We will use many types of percussive instruments as well as creative play with balls and scarves.
Home Materials: CD, Seashell Castanet and Story Card Set
