(For Newborn to 18 months) Kindermusik, the world's most respected name in music education, features one of the only music classes specially designed for our littlest music-makers! Rhythmic stories, fun songs, soothing lullabies, developmentally-appropriate instruments, rousing group dances, and relaxing massage exercises allow you to give your baby the best possible start in life. Materials are fully-integrated with the curriculae and include CDs, books, posters, and more. Watch the video! This Spring, come hop on the hayride—it’s time to head for the farm! In the first session of Village, Cock-a- doodle-MOO!,you and your baby will sing songs about the farm, including “Old MacDonald,” “Hayride,” and “Clever Cows.” We’ll engage in rituals and playful activities for baby and caregiver, including infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time. During the week, you will enjoy your At Home Materials, looking through a playful picturebook of animals and the sounds they make, as well as a CD of the songs heard in class and an instrument for music-making at home. Then, stop and smell the roses, lily of the valley, tulips, and pansies! In our Spring unit, Dewdrops, play and move together with your baby to songs about flowers, such as “Jasmine Flower,” “How Does Your Garden Grow?,” and “White Coral Bells.” You’ll also hear traditional Irish music as you and your baby dance a jig, move to the “Irish Trot,” and exercise to “Did You Ever See a Lassie.” In your At Home Materials, you will receive a CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a board book of flowers, and an instrument for music- making at home. Come join us to sing and play the day away! (For a schedule of Village classes, click here.) |
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"I have a Ph.D. in education, and I knew of the positive effects of music on the cognitive development of babies. When I was pregnant with my son, I read a book called Baby Teacher: Nurturing Neural Networks from Birth to Age Five. The book indeed praises the benefits of different kinds of music on baby's brain development. So, having my baby in a music class was something I wanted him to experience... "I looked into other music programs, but both programs seemed to me either too commercialized...or not specifically appropriate for my son's age group... The more I learned about Kindermusik both as a company and as a music program, the more I liked it. Then the best was actually attending the class and getting to know your way of teaching!" - Carmina Brittain, Village parent "Because of the day and time of the class, I had to pick between this class and a mother-baby support group. I am so glad I picked Village because I feel I have gotten more out of it than I would have from the support group. The class has given us a starting off point to exploring music that will last a lifetime... I am glad I signed us up when I did!" - Laura Bakar, Village parent (Laura's daughter began Village when she was only 10 weeks old!) "The Village Class is a fabulous class for newborns to 16 months. Even though your child cannot sing the class will help your child build a good foundation in music. Music is everywhere - at the stores, in your car, on hold on the phone, and in your house. You may think that your child will not benefit from music classes, but they will! They will learn to listen and to play with rhythms and songs. They will get to interact with other babies and you will learn different fun 'routines and dances' to go with your home CD to make home playtime memorable. Music is such a good foundation for babies to start their lifelong learning process, and it's enjoyable for the parents and babies." - Katricia Navarrette, Village parent |
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