Ages 1 to 3 years

Can you make a sound like an elephant? Or hop up and down like a bunny? Kindermusik Our Time encourages your child to uncover an engaging musical world while building confidence, self-control and communication skills. Singing, imitating sounds, rhyming and object identification help foster language skills. Creative movement to various musical "moods" develops a sense of balance, timing and spatial awareness. Listening and turn-taking activities encourage blossoming social skills.

KINDERMUSIK OUR TIME includes four different semesters (15 weeks each). These non-sequential programs are called Milk & Cookies, Fiddle Dee Dee, Wiggles & Giggles and Away We Go! Parents register for each semester of classes. There will be a limit of 8 children per class. The program features singing, expressive movement, dancing, listening, creativity, storytime, playing simple percussion instruments, parent education and parent/child interaction. The program includes materials for the child and family - a colourful home activity book, 2 home CD's, rhythm instrument, 2 companion literature books, and a carry case.

KINDERMUSIK OUR TIME invites you to relax and enjoy music with your child. If your child cannot focus on the activities and does not sit by your side at all times - don't worry. As long as your child is in the room, he/she is participating in Kindermusik. Gently lead your child into the activities. The Kindermusik classroom is a sound environment. It is a place of discovery and a place where it is okay to explore and experiment. After a few weeks you and your child will feel more comfortable in the class.

Most children adore music. They love to dance, to sing and to play musical instruments. However, a group music experience may be new to your child. He/she may be shy in the group - that's okay. You may see a completely different child at home as you share your Kindermusik activities there. Most families do. As a parent, it is important for you to assure that the environment in which your child is growing includes music, body awareness and movement, freedom of self-expression, exploration of the imagination, and the emergence of self-esteem. Kindermusik classes will assist you in creating an effective learning and growing environment in which your child's musical instincts are encouraged and rudimentary musical skills are developed.

I am not offering this program at this time. Please call Anna-Maria Galante at 679-1478, as she is offering it.