The Magic of Family Time

Do you ever wonder where the time has gone? Do you look at your children sometimes and think " I swear I was just rocking you on my lap for naptime last month...." and now they are off to school and friends houses and too many other things. I cherish my time with my kids. I've learned they grow up WAY too fast and while I enjoy watching them grow and learn and become great kids, I also miss the time to just be with them. I drop them off for school and Tai Kwon Do and then drive away. Kindermusik is a GREAT opportunity to do something with them. Free of emails, phone calls, the dryer beeping. There are no distractions! You get to spend 45 dedicated minutes with your kiddos every week, then take the learning home with you and continue to form bonds and memories together through music.

I remember when my oldest 2 boys and I were going to Kindermusik classes together years ago. We learned songs about bathtime and I was so excited when they jumped in the bath one night and started singing (and washing) all on their own! It was so cute and fun and it was something we where able to share together.

In our Family Time class, rhythms and rhymes bring the poetry of language to children's ears and are integral components of early language development. Family Time keeps children engaged by tapping into their love of rhymes and silly words. Through play, children practice new vocabularies and experiment with a wide range of vocal expression as they broaden tehir understanding of language.

In our Family Time class, movement and learning are intimately connected, and as you know, all children love to move-each in his or her own unique way! With growing coordination and interest in their peers, they observe, analyze, and imitate each other's movements and play. They also continue to develop locomotor skills, coordination, and balance, as well as expressive and creative movement. One of the benefits of this multi-age class is that young children observe the movements of older children. They see more advanced physical skills and begin trying to imitate what they see.

Each class is filled with a variety of songs for all to sing. When toddlers and preschoolers sing songs written in an appropriate vocal range, they begin to explore their voices and develop their emerging pitch accuracy. Singing also helps with memory and recall, physical development, creativity, and socialization. Each lesson contains suggestions for participation by babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Older children will get involved according to their own personalities-in many cases they may act as helpers or leaders in the class.

Think of it as a joyous music room filled to the brink with singing, moving, and instrument playing. Creating a foundation for musical growth and development, as well as an opportunity for family growth and learning. Kindermusik Family Time provides today's busy families with a place for quality time together mixed with loads of fun!

I have classes starting on Jan 20th and 21st. Thursdays and Fridays at 10am!