FOUNDATIONS (1-23 months)


WHAT WE DO IN THIS CLASS AND WHY   

  • Gathering Time -- To help Baby transition to a new environment and you can get to know other adults!
  • Warm Ups -- To promote bonding time with you and baby
  • Movement -- Creative and synchronized
  • Instruments -- That are baby safe (shakers, bells, rattles, drums...)
  • Dancing -- Circle dancing, line dancing, free dancing, for social benefits, feeling the steady beat, and strengthening their core muscles
  • Object Exploration -- To engage all of baby's senses (sheer scarves, chime balls, real flowers...)
  • Music -- with different tempos, styles and cultures. From classical to reggae, traditional folk tunes to hoe down.  Delightful recordings!
  • Singing -- Because baby loves to hear your voice!
  • ASL -- (American Sign Language) so you and your baby can begin to communicate at a younger age
  • Quiet Time -- To give Mom/caregiver a break and help Baby relax
  • Foundations of Learning Statements -- To learn how kindermusik activities enhance your child's development in ALL areas: social, emotional, physical, language, cognitive and musical
  • Home Activities -- To bring the fun and the learning at home!

CLASS INFORMATION

  • 45 minute classes once a week
  • For Baby and Caregiver
  • 7 & 8 week themed units