Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce: —The first 8 weeks we will focus on Mother Goose-like stories and rhymes. Research shows the more you expose your baby to nursery rhymes and songs, the stronger those emerging language-learning skills will be. Plus, you’ll develop research-proven communication strategies with your child through listening activities, speaking “parentese,†and sign language.
The Rhythm of My Day: — In the second 8 week part we will help you bring more rhythm and routine to your baby’s day, as well as help develop lasting learning skills. We’ll show you how and tell you why music can help your little one soothe into the day’s schedule and help build a strong body and mind network for learning. You can bring home those same stress-free play and relaxation techniques from class, and incorporate them into your daily routines.
Age Range: newborn to 18 months
Dates: January 22, 2011 - May 21, 2011 (16 classes)
Time: 9:30am- 10:15am
Price: $240 (includes two sets of At Home Materials— one for each mini-theme —each including a CD of music from class, literature board book, age-appropriate instrument, and a set of art banners)
Family Time brings adults and children of all ages together, providing a dynamic and integrated musical learning experience for everyone. Our Kind of Day — Music time isn't just at music class, it's all day long! What better way to build family bonds than to sprinkle music and movement throughout playtime, mealtime, clean-up time, bathtime, and nighttime? At each lesson, parents are given ideas for creativity and insights into their child’s development. With catchy songs such as “Wishy, Washy, Wee†for bathtime, “Go Into the Kitchen†for mealtime, and "Love Somebody" at bedtime—parenting becomes easier and a lot more fun! Over the course of 10 weeks, each lesson is packed with singing, listening, storytime, puppet play, creative movement, instrument play, family jams, and sharing.
Age Range: newborn to 7 years old
Dates: January 22, 2011, - April 2, 2011 (10 classes)
Time: 10:30am- 11:15am
Price: $200* (includings home materials: Two Books—Bouncing on the Bed and Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, two Home CDs, Family Guide, domino game, and two double-egg shaker instruments.)
*Second child at 50% off, second child free if younger than 9 months.
From the moment a parent meets that little one, there is a strong desire to understand. What is he thinking? Is he hungry, tired, too cold, content? Early on, every baby also has an innate desire to communicate.
In a Kindermusik Sign & Sing class (developed by Signing Smart™), we give parents the tools and knowledge to communicate with their babies using American Sign Language. Through songs and play, both parents and babies learn signs for words like “mommy†and “eat,†and as well as practical signs like “more,†“milk,†and when he’s “all done.†This research-proven signing class for hearing children speeds language development, eases frustration, and enhances long-term learning abilities.
Age Range: 6 months to 3 years
Dates: April 9, 2011- May 14, 2011 (5 classes
Price: $100 (Family Activity Guide, DVD Glossary, and clip-on flashcards.)
