Uuup and Dooown…

Children learn through movement – and that’s a fact. Children also learn through multi-sensory experiences. So any time we couple these together in a Kindermusik activity (which is most of the time), we are solidifying new brain waves and locking in the learning.

You’ll see in this video from our Wiggle & Grow for Families class that the children (and adults) are moving up and down, making glissandos with their voices up and down, listening to sliding up and down with voices and the recording and seeing others move up and down. Talk about locking in the learning! Not only are the exploring up and down, they are also exploring their vocal range, creating more expressive speaking and singing voices, practicing listening skills, working on gross and fine motor skills as they work with scarves, working on spatial recognition – moving through a room full of people without crashing and learning about new musical timbres! There is plenty of learning that takes place during just one Kindermusik activity – plus it’s loads of fun!

 


We've had our three year old enrolled in Kindermusik level 3 (3-4 yr olds) for several months. Each unit is 4 sessions and follows a unique theme (farm, garden). She is learning sing-along songs, musical elements of songs, and using a variety of simple percussion instruments. Included is access to Kindermusik electronic resources (song downloads, crafts and activities geared to the class material). The instructor we had (Nicole) is always attentive, energetic, and patient with the young ones. The program coordinator (Mandi) is communicative and accommodating. I was impressed with the speed that she was able adapt to virtual classes once the covid pandemic began. Looking forward to going back to the classroom.

Dan Coffin, Kindermusik Dad


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