Exploring bird sounds with children

“What does a bird say?”  A lot more than tweet, or chirp.   Most children only consider one sound, but an observant child with more experience in bird sounds might ask, “What kind of bird?” 
Fun vocal play with different bird sounds can open up the world of birds, and sounds, with your child, and can have [...]

Can’t decide whether to enroll in Kindermusik?

 

Watch this Video ! 
 
It’s TRUE, everyone participates in their OWN way in Kindermusik. 
 

Amazingly, the process of music helps to bring out the best in all of us.  As the weeks progress, both children and parents feel more comfortable and familiar with the songs and the routines, providing for a perfect learning environment – surrounded by [...]

Kindermusik Playdate – MY schedule or YOURS

 
 
  
Kindermusik developed this new program as a ONE-TIME event WITH materials.
 
This summer seems a GREAT time to offer these events, as families are struggling with summer schedules and financial hardships, but still want to add the joy of music to these days with their families.
The class activities will be typical of regular Kindermusik classes, but will [...]

Peekaboo, I Love You ! Connecting with babies

The game “peekaboo” is the most basic of parent-baby games, yet one of the richest.  In one simple gesture, baby’s beloved adult magically appears in response to baby’s desire – smiling, looking only at baby, telling baby with face and eyes alight, “I am here just for you, whenever you need me; you are adorable, [...]

How can you teach music to BABIES?

People ask me,  “How can you teach music to babies?”  As part of the full Kindermusik curricullum, the Village program is designed for babies from infancy up to 18 months old.   Why start so young? 

That’s easy to answer.  Every experience they have now helps to build a foundation for learning.  Music excites the brain, getting it [...]

VIP Kids now hosting Kindermusik in Winter Haven

Kindermusik in Winter Haven is moving right down the road to V.I.P. Kids, located at the end of the right arm of the shops at High Pointe Plaza on Cypress Gardens Blvd.
    
During the second week of December, we are offering FREE CLASSES.  Contact Debbie at musiconnx@att.net for an email with the details.
The Kindermusik Spring Semester starts during the [...]

Dream Pillow celebrates the Night Rituals of Babies

 
is for babies
up to 18 months.
 
Fall Semester classes are offered on Wed. 9:30 am., or Thurs. 12:30 pm.
at In Tune Studios. 
It is a 45 min. class with the parent for 7 weeks.
A New Semester starts Oct. 29 – 30th .
 
 
Dream

Pillow
 
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This unit is a celebration of all things special about the night; the moon, [...]

Amy Foltz brings fresh energy to Kindermusik in Winter Haven

Many families in Winter Haven will be missing Ms. Bernadette this semester.  As her Kindermusik families know, she home schools her daughter, Erica, who has taken an interest in Marine Biology!  There is a fabulous program offered that will allow Erica an in-depth study into this subject, complete with regular field trips to study and explore [...]

Recognizing baby’s sign language; watching them grow

“Mommy?  Did you just say Mommy?  Your thumb touched your chin just like this.  You said Mommy with your hands!  Oh, yes, I will give you LOTS of love for saying Mommy.” 
My son was 14 months old before he actually said “Mommy”.  That was an excrutiating wait for me.  But he did say it for the [...]

Benefits of using Sign Language with Babies

Kindermusik Sign and Sing teaches parents to use sign language with their infants and young children. 
 
In my current summer class in Lakeland, FL, children from 8 months to 19 months, and their parents, are participating in fun activities that allow ample opportunity for everyone to experience and practice sign language.  Some are just starting to experience signs, [...]