Our Kindermusik Zoo Train! classes, for toddlers (1½-3 years) and their parents, include singing, instrument playing, stories and crafts that stimulate a toddler’s emerging sense of imagination, coordination and ability to learn more words. Tag along this summer with a traveling zoo-train; explore a pretend petting zoo; imagine yourself with polar bear paws; learn about real animals in the zoo; sing songs in new languages. Home materials include a CD, a literature book and an animal shaker.
In the summer's second session for toddlers (1½-3 years), Creatures in My Backyard, you'll give your child something to talk about in her own backyard. Be the flower from the seed’s perspective. Run and jump in rain puddles made from hula hoops. Sing along with the buzzing bees, and dance like beautiful butterflies. Listening activities will heighten your child’s awareness of nature, getting him excited about noticing sounds all around him. Home materials include a CD, five picture folders and a plush bunny hand puppet.
What you’ll experience in class:
- Instrument exploration and ensemble skill development. Your child will explore the physical characteristics and sounds of age-appropriate instruments which will eventually lead her to discover her potential for beat, rhythm, and melodic ensemble playing.
- Vocal play. Through vocal play, toddlers learn to form vowels and consonants, say words and phrases, and imitate rhythm and vocal inflection. In Kindermusik Our Time, vocal play is presented within the context of songs, chants, and activities done in class.
- Exploration Time. Your child will love discovering specially designed instruments, textures, sounds and movements.
- Story time 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. The same experiences that help your child learn to read a book also help her learn to read music.
- Movement Activities. Each class provides various opportunities for movement such as synchronized movement, group dances and circle games, and even expressive movement.
Need more information? Please contact us and we'll answer any questions you may have or send you additional details about our programs. What to see what the Music Clubhouse is like? We welcome you to try a free Kindermusik class today!
Creatures in my Backyard
(June 29-July 30)
Tuesdays, 10:15-11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, 10:15-11:00 a.m.
Fridays, 10:15-11:00 a.m.
(Zoo Train! program ended June 25.)
Class length: 45 minutes
Schedule: once/week for 5 weeks
Program costs:
$55 tuition + $30 materials fee

