Summer is almost here and Kindermusik with Crystal at the Craig Wich Studio of Performing Arts in Tequesta is getting ready for Summer Camp Programs! There are a variety of options parents can choose from the Kindermusik Adventures Curriculum Series.
The summer session will be kicking our shoes off the second week in June with Peek-A-Boo I Love You! This is a wonderful, creative bonding time for babies & mothers to connect within the community. Rock and roll, tickle and hum with a fun and energetic music time with baby.
Traveling up the learning ladder, we have Creatures at the Ocean for the toddlers ages 18 months - 3 years. This is an exciting time of wonder & discovery as we travel through ocean songs, instrument play, creative stories & fun snacks together with friends!
One of my absolute favorite programs this summer involves the 3 - 5 year olds in the Confetti Days Class. This fabulous class centers around the big top circus adventure where we imagine & play five very special classes together. The Confetti Days will also be invited to join the Lunch Club every day we meet for some additional summer fun with Kindermusik.
This July we will be kicking off the Tell Me A Tale Class for 4 - 7 year olds. This camp is offered in a more traditional summer camp style, with early care & extended hours available for working parents. With a focus on creative storytelling & early instrumental skills, these young children will be guided through an amazing one-week summer journey that will provide an enriching & imaginative musical playground.
Music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
What Kindermusik has taught me
Today's topic encompasses a deeply personal subject. One of today's class inspirations for my Village Dewdrops class was "We learn by teaching." I stopped for a moment in my busy morning preparations to reflect upon that statement and what it means to me. For a moment it seemed backwards to me. Don't we teach to learn? And then I had a realization...children teach US!
As a Kindermusik educator, I am constantly surrounded by eager children, ready to learn & follow with joy and enthusiasm for music....most of the time. Sometimes, as with all things in life, something gets thrown my way that I'm not expecting. Wether it's a child who is having a bad day, a student who gets their feelings hurt, or even an unexpected illness or accident that befalls us all at certain times in life. Today I will share my own experience as a mother of a very active toddler & also as an educator. Last week my very active toddler threw an instrument at me & gave me quite a bruiser on my chin during classtime. Wow! That was unexpected!!! It was at that moment that I realized, while grasping on to my chin & trying to "maintain my cool, collected composure" , that I had the opportunity to redirect my own child in a positive manner for others to see. And that's what I did. And we all left class with a smile on our faces. She learned that was inappropriate. Did she mean to hurt me? Of course not! She was eager, excited & having fun. Our job as parents and teachers is to somehow bottle that energy, that whirlwind of excitement and eagerness, and make it useful. So, although it was difficult for me, I'm glad that I was able to "maintain my cool". This past week at home we have had several successes I am proud to share. From the potty to the playground....things are going well! And today I looked at my bruise on my chin and I smiled. I'm glad she was having fun & more than anything I'm so glad she has learned a safety lesson! I feel blessed to have a job I love and an environment where I can embrace my children, their trials and their troubles.
Sometimes life gives us bigger punches we have to handle. The way we react, particularly in the presence of young children, can have a powerful, lasting impression. When those unexpected trials come our way, it is merely a testament to the power of music. Think of all the many times in your life you have been touched by the presence of music....your first dance, a favorite movie scene, a favorite inspirational hymn, a special song at a wedding or funeral....all of these musical elements enhance our lives and turn these moments into memories. That's what Kindermusik has taught me. Life isn't always what we expect...but if we listen closely with our hearts through the bumpy spots, smooth sailing is just around the corner!
As a Kindermusik educator, I am constantly surrounded by eager children, ready to learn & follow with joy and enthusiasm for music....most of the time. Sometimes, as with all things in life, something gets thrown my way that I'm not expecting. Wether it's a child who is having a bad day, a student who gets their feelings hurt, or even an unexpected illness or accident that befalls us all at certain times in life. Today I will share my own experience as a mother of a very active toddler & also as an educator. Last week my very active toddler threw an instrument at me & gave me quite a bruiser on my chin during classtime. Wow! That was unexpected!!! It was at that moment that I realized, while grasping on to my chin & trying to "maintain my cool, collected composure" , that I had the opportunity to redirect my own child in a positive manner for others to see. And that's what I did. And we all left class with a smile on our faces. She learned that was inappropriate. Did she mean to hurt me? Of course not! She was eager, excited & having fun. Our job as parents and teachers is to somehow bottle that energy, that whirlwind of excitement and eagerness, and make it useful. So, although it was difficult for me, I'm glad that I was able to "maintain my cool". This past week at home we have had several successes I am proud to share. From the potty to the playground....things are going well! And today I looked at my bruise on my chin and I smiled. I'm glad she was having fun & more than anything I'm so glad she has learned a safety lesson! I feel blessed to have a job I love and an environment where I can embrace my children, their trials and their troubles.
Sometimes life gives us bigger punches we have to handle. The way we react, particularly in the presence of young children, can have a powerful, lasting impression. When those unexpected trials come our way, it is merely a testament to the power of music. Think of all the many times in your life you have been touched by the presence of music....your first dance, a favorite movie scene, a favorite inspirational hymn, a special song at a wedding or funeral....all of these musical elements enhance our lives and turn these moments into memories. That's what Kindermusik has taught me. Life isn't always what we expect...but if we listen closely with our hearts through the bumpy spots, smooth sailing is just around the corner!
Friday, May 7, 2010
A Mother's Gift of Song
As we celebrate Mother's Day this week, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on some of the joys being surrounded by such a wonderful group of mothers has brought me. As a Kindermusik educator, I am frequently surrounded by the laughter of children and all the many happy sounds of a musical classroom. This past week something wonderful happened in my classroom...all the mothers started singing! I sometimes find myself singing alone or with one brave soul from the group, but this week I really noticed all the moms in all my classes really singing...and singing beautifully! What a wonderful gift of song we can give to our children.
Children are naturally in tune with the sound of the mother's voice. Even while still in the womb a baby can recognize the mother's voice. Through music we are able to reach a new and very satisfying level of communication with our children. Lullabies remain the number one tool to calm a restless child, seasonal songs enhance life's celebrations of joy and remembrance, hymns inspire us, and music surrounds our daily activities in all walks of life. Wether it's your first ABC song, a special lullaby, your first birthday song or something that's just plain hokey-pokey.....
Congratulations all you Kindermusik mothers on a job well sung!
Children are naturally in tune with the sound of the mother's voice. Even while still in the womb a baby can recognize the mother's voice. Through music we are able to reach a new and very satisfying level of communication with our children. Lullabies remain the number one tool to calm a restless child, seasonal songs enhance life's celebrations of joy and remembrance, hymns inspire us, and music surrounds our daily activities in all walks of life. Wether it's your first ABC song, a special lullaby, your first birthday song or something that's just plain hokey-pokey.....
Congratulations all you Kindermusik mothers on a job well sung!
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