Join us for a FREE Preview Class this Saturday!

Want to check out our new subscription enrollment Family Class, but not sure if you're ready to sign up? 

Come join us for a FREE preview class this Saturday, January 26th at 11:15 am! 

Pre-registration is required.  Email us at kindermusikwithmissmegan AT yahoo.ca to sign up!

This class is suitable for all ages from birth to age 7 (also great if you have more than one child, but not enough time to bring each child to a separate class)!  You are also welcome to come to the preview class if you are interested in another KM session, but want to get a taste of Kindermusik before you decide!

Just like all Kindermusik classes, our Wiggle & Grow curriculum is designed to help your child develop through the benefits of music education, in a fun, social and movement-oriented environment!  This music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and her new friends and you’ll love helping her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continue with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story. Have a baby or older child?  No problem - we give you tips and hints to adjust each activity to your child's unique personality and developmental stage. 

As a special bonus, if you register for the preview class by Thursday, January 24th, you'll receive a special Kindermusik surprise gift to take home!

Call or email us to register for this great class...I hope to see you there!



Village and Our Time Classes begin this week!

Our traditional Kindermusik classes begin a new semester this week! 

 

Village classes are for babies from birth to 1 1/2 years old with their parent or caregiver.  Village is for lap babies, crawlers and walkers.  The class incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families with a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement.  Most importantly, it gives you time and space to bond with your baby! 

 

In Hickory, Dickory, Tickle & Bounce, we'll sing, play, rock, bounce and dance our way through the class!  Research shows the more you expose your baby to nursery rhymes and songs, the stronger those emerging language-learning skills will be. That's why these Mother Goose-like stories and rhymes are the main theme of this class. Plus you'll develop research-proven communication strategies with your child through listening activities, speaking "parentese," and sign language.

 

Not quite convinced?  Worried about what you can expect?  Here's a great article about a Mom's first experience with a Village class, and an update one year later!

 

Check out more details and registration links here!

 

For the toddler set, we also have Our Time classes.  I admit to having a special place in my heart for Our Time, as this is the class I began Kindermusik with my own child.  It was such a fantastic experience to be in a class where it was OK if she ran around and didn't have to sit still all the time, and her Kindermusik teacher was a wonderful, caring, and supportive educator who helped to give us so many tools for dealing with what can be a most challenging age!  Check out the video for a peek into an Our Time class!
 

 



 

Our Time reflects the emotional foundations of school readiness and the latest research on music and early childhood development.  It is a unique opportunity for parents or caregivers and their children to interact and learn together in an unhurried and joyful manner.  In Fiddle-dee-dee, we'll meet many animal characters in our books, activities, and songs—each specifically chosen for a toddler's emerging interests and physical skills. With silly, bumpy lap bounces we'll help your child develop rhythm while further developing his ever-emerging language skills. With a special stringed-emphasis in the music from class, you can bring home the violin, cello, and orchestra sounds to help your toddler stay a happy and engaged learner at home, too.  And as will all Kindermusik classes, you get fantastic at-home materials to extend the learning...so it's not just a once-a-week experience!  We still have our collection of instruments from our classes, and 5 years later, they are still favourites at playtime!

To see a picture of the at-home materials, more information, and registration links, click here.

I'd love to see you in class this semester!  Contact me for a free preview class at kindermusikwithmissmegan AT yahoo.ca

Hope to see you soon!

Ongoing Enrollment Classes Begin this Week!

 

 

Our Wiggle & Grow, Laugh & Learn, and Move & Groove Ongoing Enrollment classes begin this week!

 

These classes feature a new theme each month, and with each unit comes a fantastic package of digital at-home materials, complete with music, stories, crafts, recipes, and more! It is portable, easy to access and use any time and from any mobile device or computer, and most importantly, it's fun!

 

With Ongoing Enrollment, you can register anytime, and equal monthly payments makes it easy and affordable!  And digital home materials mean less paper and a greener Kindermusik experience!

 

Ongoing Enrollment classes are a great way to give Kindermusik a try!  Easy for parents, great for kids, and sustainable for the earth!  Check out our class info or register here.

 



Happy New Year!

 

In honour of the New Year, we have a great promotion running...enter code HNY2013 at checkout and receive 25% off any Winter Term class!  Hurry, this offer only lasts until January 7th!

 

You can find our Winter Term classes here.

 

Happy New Year, and we wish you a very happy, healthy and musical 2013!

Join us for a taste of Kindermusik this Holiday Season!

Why should the big kids have all the holiday fun?

December 22 or January 5 at 9:30am

January 4 at 11:00am

$20 includes a 1-hour Jingle Jangle Playdate class, a Kindermusik instrument and music to take home!

Additional Siblings are ½ price!

Jingle Jangle Playdate is appropriate for kids aged 0-7 years with a parent or caregiver.  A great “taste” of Kindermusik or a fun way to take a break and spend some quality time with the special little ones in your family this holiday season!

Call 905-329-4983 or email kindermusikwithmissmegan AT yahoo.ca to register for this popular session!

Small Business Saturday Sale!

In honour of Small Business Saturday on November 24th, we are having a weekend sale on our Winter Semester classes!

Enter code SBSAT2012 when checking out, and receive 25% off class tuition...sale ends Sunday at midnight, so make sure you take advantage of this great deal!

Thanks for buying local and supporting our small business...we really appreciate it!!! 



January Class Schedule is now up!

It's only November, but the new year (and a new semester of Kindermusik!) is just around the corner!

I'm very excited to be expanding our class offerings in January...there's a class for everyone!  We even have gift certificates...why not give the gift of music this holiday season, or ask the grandparents for music classes for your family!  Email me at kindermusikwithmissmegan@yahoo.ca for more info.

Here's what's up for our next semester (click on the links for more details on that class, to view images of the home materials, or to register!):



Village (ages 0-18 months with a parent/caregiver) - Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce
Village is for lap babies, crawlers, and walkers. It incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement.
Classes  are Fridays at 9:30am (beginning January 18/2013).  Sessions run for 8 weeks.



Our Time (ages 1.5-3 years with a parent/caregiver) - Fiddle-Dee-Dee
Our Time reflects the emotional foundations of school readiness and the latest research on music and early childhood development. Our Time is a unique opportunity for parent and child to interact and learn together in an unhurried and joyful manner.
Classes are Fridays at 11:15am (beginning January 18/2013).  Sessions run for 15 weeks.

 





Kindermusik for the Young Child (ages 5-7) - Semester 1
Young Child prepares the young school-age child who is eager for first experiences with musical symbols and instrument discovery, but is not yet ready for formal lessons and traditional music reading with an instrument.  A great foundation for future music lessons, and a lifelong love of music!  Semester 1 prepares students for later semesters by introducing the glockenspiel, as well as singing, reading and writing music, and rhythm through fun games, activities, and musical movement!
Classes are Saturdays at 4:00pm (beginning January 19/2013).  Session runs for 15 weeks.

 



Wiggle & Grow (Family) - On-going Subscription (January: Silly All Over)

This music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and her new friends and you’ll love helping her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continue with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story.

Classes are Saturdays at 11:15am (beginning January 26/2013).  Sessions are monthly and themes change each month.

 

 



 

Laugh & Learn (Family) - On-going Subscription (January: On the Go)

Each week in class we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. Parents join class for the final activities. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials bring the music, activities, and each month’s story everywhere you go. The repetition enhances the learning—and the fun!

Classes are Thursdays at 11:15am (beginning January 10/2013).  Sessions are monthly and themes change each month.



Move & Groove (4-6 years) - On-going Subscription (January: Rhythms of the Land)
From the moment you became a parent, you wanted the best for your child. In class, we engage your child in music and movement activities that also promote language, social and emotional skills, early math and early literacy, physical coordination, creativity, and more. Plus, your child will learn basic music vocabulary and notation—all setting the stage for future school success and formal music lessons. Parents join the fun for the final activities. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials extend the benefits all week long with music from class, activities for the whole family, and each month’s story.
Classes are Saturdays at 2:30pm (beginning January 19/2013).  Sessions are monthly and themes change each month.