| 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. It is a special time for parent and child to share. In class we will, sing, move, explore and play a variety of percussive instruments. All activities are purposely designed to foster and develop children’s confidence, self-control, communication, co-ordination and socialization skills. We’ll introduce basic musical concepts such as steady beat, high/low and fast/slow while dancing, bouncing, and also playing with shakers, drums, puppets, balls, parachute, streamers and hoops.
- What you and your child will experience in class:
- Variety of Music - 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.
Story Time and Early Literacy – Listening to stories enhances language and speech development and fosters awareness of sounds, teaches use of language, and deepens children’s fascination with language and love of books.
Movement Activities – Each class provides various opportunities for movement such as synchronized movement, group dances and circle games, and even expressive movement. Activities are purposefully designed to encourage and promote both gross and fine motor skill development.
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.
- Learn more about the theme of the current and upcoming sessions:
- All Our Time classes are presented in sessions, and each session focuses on a particular theme. Here is some information about the current semester.
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 – Away We Go (January 4 – April 24, 2010)
Away We Go is a fun unit centered on the adventures of travel. Songs and chants about trains, boats, cars, horses and rocket ships are featured. Music and movement are emphasized due to the vital part they play in children’s musical, emotional and physical development. Throughout the semester children are given opportunities to play many percussion instruments.
Home Materials: Two CDs, Two Story Books, Family Activity Book, Two Harmonicas, and a Train Carry Box.
- What Home Materials are provided?
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- CD featuring all the songs and chants from class
- Book in the class theme with delightful, colorful artwork
- Percussive Instrument
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