Summer is coming!

Last weekend one of our teachers sponsored a booth for Kindermusik at the Summer Activities Fair. I’ve done this event in the past and I’ve always gotten the feeling that a lot of our families see Kindermusik as something to do in the school year...it fits under the “learning category” of school days but not under the fun lazy days of summer. As a mom, I too have been tempted to take summers off simply because as our children get older the scheduling gets harder. I try not to over schedule, and yet I also want to take advantages of all the opportunities that our community has to offer. So as you are looking at the maze of summer scheduling I’d like to encourage you to keep Kindermusik in the mix. It’s hard to explain but summer Kindermusik is a totally different experience than the school year classes. There’s a relaxed “campy” feel…there are trips to the beach and trips to the zoo. We will explore the jungles of Africa and have tea with the English. There are rock-n-roll classes and carnival confetti days and peek-a-boo games for the babes. The melting snow (Hallelujah!)tells us it’s time to plan our summer activities and when you do, remember Kindermusik. Look at it this way---you'll have at least one activity that doesn't require sunblock!

On another note, I want to thank all of you who have been visiting and following our Kindermusik blog for these past several weeks. As a musician surrounded by children (which I love) all day (and all night, again see blog on co-sleeping,) I have begun to appreciate my time alone at the computer. Inviting me into your “homes” with my stories about my work and personal life is a privilege that I do not take lightly. In the coming weeks, my colleagues will begin to share their stories and give you Kindermusik from their perspectives. I will be occasionally blogging for Kindermusik but I will be continuing my personal journey on a separate blog.


SUMMER 2010 CLASSES & CAMPS

Ages Newborn – 18 mos.
Kindermusik
Peek-A-Boo, I Love You
Learn new songs, lullabies, and ways to say, "I love you" using touch, Mother Goose rhymes, literature books, chants. Activities include instrument play, American Sign Language, and special adult-baby dances that stimulate your child's senses, body, and mind. Grown-ups are present for the entire class.
Once-a-week classes, 6 week session
Tues 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. (start 6/1), or 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. (start 6/8)
or Wed 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. (start 6/2)

Ages 1 ½ - 3 ½ yrs.
Or Multi-age / Family Time
Kindermusik Zoo Train
Lessons feature music, stories, & crafts to stimulate a child's emerging sense of imagination, coordination, and language acquisition. Tag along with a traveling zoo-train, bring your own stuffed animal for the petting zoo, wear long white socks on your hands for polar bear claws, learn about real animals in the zoo, and sing songs in new languages. Grown-ups will be present for the entire class or camp.
Once-a-week classes, 5 or 6 week session

Wed 9:50 -10:35 a.m. [6 wks for 1 ½ – 3 ½ yrs] (start 6/2)
or Wed 6:00 - 6:55 p.m. [5 wks for Multi-age/Family] (start 6/2)
or Thur 9:00 – 9:55 a.m. [5 wks for Multi-age/Family] (start 6/3)

Week-Long Camps [1 ½ – 3 ½ yrs.]
June 14 - 18, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
or July 19 - 23, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Musical Mother Goose
This class includes fun songs and chants from Mother Goose. Each weekly lesson will include familiar rhymes for singing, moving, playing instruments, listening, reading, and bonding! All activities are developmentally appropriate and will help boost your child's emotional, social, physical, cognitive, language, and musical skills. Grown-ups will be present for the entire class.
Musical Themes: Over & Under, Food & Baking.
Once-a-week classes, 6 week session
Tues 9:50 - 10:35 a.m. or 10:40 - 11:25 a.m. (both start 6/1)
or 6:55 - 7:40 p.m.(start 6/8)
or Wed 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. (start 6/23)

Ages 3 & 4 yrs.
Or Multi-age / Family Time
Kindermusik Confetti Days
This celebration-packed curriculum integrates music, art, language, drama, play and story-telling. Lessons will include singing with movement, props, instruments, active listening, pretend play, story-time, and art projects. Grown-ups are present for some or all of the class to share in various fun activities of the day.
Once-a-week classes, 5 week session [for Multi-age/Family]
Mon 9:30 - 10:25 a.m. (start 6/21) or 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.(start 6/28)

Week-Long Camps
June 14 – 18, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. [for 3 & 4 yrs]
June 21 -2 5, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. [for Multi-age/Family]
July 19 - 23, 1:00 - 1:55 p.m. [for 3 & 4 yrs]


Ages 4-7 yrs.
Kindermusik Around the World
We will "travel" around the world and discover the cultures of Japan, Germany, Africa, England, and Mexico through songs, crafts, movement, instrument playing, snacks, and more.. Grown-ups will join the last part of class for projects and sharing some fun activities of each day.
Once-a-week classes, 6 week session
Wed 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. (start 6/2)


Ages 4 ½ - 8 yrs.
Rockin' and Rollin'!

Who brought Rock & Roll to fame and kept it alive? What instruments help create those cool sounds? When did this Rock & Roll craze begin? Why is Rock music appealing to people of all ages? Where did Rock & Roll originate and to what parts of the world did it spread? How has this genre changed over the decades? The children will enjoy discovering all of these answers through many hands-on materials and instruments, listening examples, dance craze movements, Rock & Roll games, and creating their own "Rock and Roll" song! Grown-ups join the last 15 minutes of each class.
Once-a-week class, 5 week session
Thur 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. (start 6/3)

Week-Long Camps
July 19 – 23, 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. or 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Ages 6 ½ - 9 yrs.
Keyboard for Kicks
Appropriate for children who would like an introduction to the keyboard instrument, or those who wish to keep active with their keyboard skills. Children will play many keyboard games, as well as explore other “pitched” instruments, and so much more. We'll also sing, move, listen, and create. Grown-ups join us for the last 10 minutes of each class.
Once-a-week classes, 6 week session
Wed 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. (start 6/23)



♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ NOTES ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫
*THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*
* Final class & camp dates, specific materials for each curriculum, and costs will be available in late March or early April.
* Class / camp times and dates are subject to change based on location availability.
* Locations – we will meet at First Presbyterian Church, Central Baptist Church, or Hillcrest Church. Convenient and accessible parking is available at all three locations!
* For more information contact us at:
brightbeginnings.kindermusik.net
kindermusik.brightbeginnings@gmail.com
605-728-6782

Wendy Ensz, Co-Director
Sue Winters, Co-Director