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Kindermusik Our Time

17 months to 3 years
45 minute, weekly classes
Tuition and Materials: $72 per month

 

What you’ll experience in an Our Time class:

  • Did you hear that? Focused listening activities let your toddler hear a sound, then make it back. It will 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.
  • Instrument play. Your child will explore the physical characteristics and sounds of age-appropriate instruments which will eventually lead her to discover her potential for melodic ensemble playing. Your toddler will also develop rhythm, strengthen fine motor skills, and improve hand-eye coordination.
  • Together time. You’ll share silly songs and bounces, and sometimes we’ll turn off the lights and rock and listen to lullabies. Emotionally-driven songs and activities help your toddler explain, name, and soothe the turbulence he feels in the up-and-down day.
  • Stories 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. Music has all the elements of language, and so are natural partners!
  • Movement Activities. Each class provides various opportunities for movement such as synchronized movement, group dances and circle games, and even expressive movement.
  • Sharing, putting instruments away, extending short attention spans. It won’t 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.
  • Expert advice. Your  Kindermusik Educator explains “what-to-watch-for” every step of the way, and how each musical activity enhances your child’s complete development.
Milk and Cookies:
Everyday activities like cooking, cleaning and shopping provide countless opportunities that allow your child to have the independence he craves while having you near for the reassurance, comfort and help he still needs. We’ll capture and pair these activities with music in a way that assists you in helping your child to develop physically, emotionally, cognitive and socially. Come along dance around the house while dusting, walk to the grocery store and listen to the sounds our feet make, shake our eggs, and pop delicious popcorn with balls and a parachute.

With the At Home Materials, the learning continues with your child’s best teacher – you!
  • 2 CD’s featuring the same delightful music from class, with each song arranged to a toddler’s musical taste – strong on rhythm and high in emotional contrasts.
  • 2 literature books that we read in class, destined to become favorites while helping develop valuable story-telling and pre-reading skills.
  • 2 instruments to give your pots and pans a rest, and lets your little one practice the sense of rhythm just waiting to leap out of her.
  • A Home Activity Guide that includes all the songs and lyrics, and combines child development information with simple, less than five-step instructions for extending the learning from his favorite activities in class to home.
  • A specially themed container to store it all in.