Music Classes in Palm Beach Bring Families Together

There is nothing sweeter than experiencing the joy of a toddler's first musical discoveries and watching tiny faces light up with smiles....except bringing families together to share these special moments in my Palm Beach Kindermusik classroom. Having taught Kindermusik since 1997, I have had the unique opportunity of having a job that I love. One of the things I love most about Kindermusik now more than ever is the addition of family classes. As a mother with 3 children ranging in age from 4 to 15, I am quite aware of the challenges today's busy families face. Family classes are ideal for me as a professional educator and a mom. Having raised three children through the Montessori method and homeschooling for many years, the idea of a blending of age groups is one I support for many reasons. First and foremost, when children are introduced to a variety development stages they take on roles. Some learn by example and others learn by leading. This is a crucial skill that will take any person throughout every stage of life. When a group of peers comes together backed by a family support person, what takes place is a celebration of each person's unique talents. Young children love to be around other children of all sizes, especially when we have babies join us! Music and movement is the focus of a Kindermusik class. We experience that in a jam-packed 30 minute session full of instrument play, singing, dancing, laughing and learning. This past year I have had the wonderful opportunity to provide scholarships to several families in cooperation with the Ruth D. Anderson Children's Fund. This is an amazing program that offers free home materials and tuition-free classes for the period of one year to families whose children may be experiencing developmental delays, have special needs, or who have lost a parent. It has been a truly rewarding experience for me to see these children grow and develop from very tiny, premature babies who have faced many challenges to active, confident and healthy toddlers. The only thing better than watching these transformations is sharing it with other families. Take the half hour your deserve. Spend it with your family and friends at Kindermusik! Family music classes, ABC Music & Me, are offered every week on Wednesday morning and Thursday evenings. For more information on the benefits of music classes and to find your Palm Beach location, just visit http://www.kindermusik.com.