DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFIT  OF THE WEEK    

Social Skills  

 

 

 

 

 Here is a list of Social Skills we work to develop present in every Village Kindermusik Class!

Leading and Following 

Listening

Turn-Taking/Sharing

Bonding with Parent/Grown-up

Enjoying a Friend's Touch 

Enjoyment of Group Stimuli 

 

 

HOME ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS 

 

1)  Enjoy your Week #7 Activity: "The Village In Your Neighborhood"  

• If you are interested in forming a playgroup or just getting together with members of your class to continue this fun play, we can send you the contact information for your classmates!  Classmates made IDEAL playmates for group interaction.
• Reminder:  If you would prefer your information not to be released to classmates. please let us know.  

2) Refer a Friend or Acquaintance and Earn "$14 Thank You Referral $'s"

• Click to Attend a FREE CLASS 
• Click to Read About our Classes 

3) Continue to listen to your Dream Pillow CD - Favorites Class will be a blast! 

• Go to play.kindermusik.com and enter your own personal code on your play.kindermusik.com card in your Home Materials. 

 

4) Here are 3 Sign Language Websites for your reference..  Bookmark them in your browser!  

5) Just joining us? Read the Village Class Helpful Guide:  Click here for your copy of Village Helpful Guidelines    

 

NOTE:  If you are ever absent from class, please check the "Pick-up Table" outside our classrooms for items distributed that week.  This week we distributed your Home Materials and Informational Packet. We put your materials out on the table the same day as your class.  Come by and pick them up at your convenience.  The church is open Monday - Thursday 9 am - 7pm and Friday 9- 11 am.   

 

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SPRING 2013 THEMES  

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Kindermusik class is an excellent place for your child to learn and practice this skill - we all understand how difficult waiting can be for a toddler/preschooler!  So many of today's activities offered turn-taking experiences: Our Time Hello,  Milk & Cookies-  Bell Exploration Warm-up, Milk & Cookies- Wood Exploration while rotating taking turns at buckets, Cupcake Walk, Listening Timer & Ding with Children's imitation, Lead Through that Sugar and Tea Walk, Goodbye stamp and more. 

 

Each child waited his/her turn in these activities.   Does it surprise you to see the list of just how many activities today involved turn-taking?  Well, you are not alone.  Sometimes it even surprises us educators as to the depth of planning and scope of childhood development that is written into the Kindermusik curricula.  It just feels like FUN and that's the real key!   Integrated Learning through play.

 

Since turn-taking is a learned skill, it is something that needs repetition and encouragement from ages 1-7.  Whether your child can already share with another child, share the bucket, or not share at all yet, just know that thru repetition with your child, you will bring him/her one step closer to having turn-taking  skills be something he/she will enjoy for life.   

 

Don't give up, but continue encouraging and teaching this skill.    Keep looking for ways to make "sharing with another person" a FUN idea! (e.g. saying "trying a new instrument is exciting - you never know what sound it will make?", or "look at Susie's instrument - I wonder what sound that would make - it looks fun?")

 

 

2)  Want new children's music and don't want to wait until next semester?   

DEVELOPMENTAL FOCUS

Learning through Play is a Laughing Matter! 

   

The integrated nature of the Imagine That! curriculum is one of its many strengths.  What makes Kindermusik unique?  What does it offer that is not readily available in other typical activities for 3-5 year old children?   What do the experts say is CRITICAL for learning at this age that isn't present in the majority of activities offered for this age group?  See some comments from Experts below: 

-Strong and consistent involvement of the parent with the child in class and at home, not only as a chauffeur, audience member, purveyor of refreshments or washer of uniforms and costumes.

-Child-centered with concentration on the WHOLE child versus a specific skill.  Integrated approaches which utilize many senses and mediums are most effective for the young child.

-The best educational practices for the preschool-aged child are included:  pretend play, ownership of learning, problem-solving approaches, and an emphasis on the development of social skills.

 

    

 AT HOME FUN THIS WEEK 

 

1)  Family Activity Book Week # 14  - "I am a Book-Maker!   Page 17    

2)  Enjoy reviewing songs from your CD's as we prepare for your final FAVORITES CLASS next week! 

 

 

  

SPRING 2013 THEMED UNIT

 

  

 

Keeping the "P" for PLAY in "P"RACTICE                

"You simply cannot study music and the arts without feeling joy, happiness, sorrow, humor, and so on, and when we allow these emotions to be a part of the learning process, our education becomes richer, more meaningful, longer lasting, and has greater impact in our lives."

                   -  Good Music, Brighter Children, by Sharlene Habermeyer, p. 11.

 

                    

 

Writing, Singing, Reading and Playing music is so much fun and great brain development for your little one.  I want to remind you of the steps to take when children are learning to sing and play the glockenspiel so to keep play more "simple" and "rewarding."

1. READ the music by SINGING while keeping MALLETS IN READY POSITION
2. Remove the music, and then your child can SING & PLAY from memory.

It is  appropriate at this time to have your child either READ & SING or SING & PLAY, so be sure to turn that music over so your child can concentrate on just SINGING & PLAYING when at the glockenspiel 

 

In these past few weeks, the children have connected with each other in a special way through the study of music. We have gotten to know each and every child - with laughter, conversation, and friendship.  the importance of your child "enjoying" their playtime (practice time) with both YOU and ME is critical to retained learning in all regions of brain development: cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language, and a lifelong love of music.

 

Experiencing music together has opened doorways to relationships as well as to developing skills in math and science, leadership, self-confidence and emotional independence this semester.  I hope that you and your child are finding this first of our four semesters of Kindermusik for the Young Child to be a valuable one, and I look forward to Semester 2 as we have only just begun.  Next year we will finish the preparation needed for your child's ultimate success in Private Instruction as well.  We will begin the process of transferring learning to the keyboard next year, and by Spring next year we will guide you to instruction in either Piano, Violin, Voice or some combination of the three, as we offer all of the above in our Elite Artistry division. 

 

We'll see you next week for FAVORITES class!!

 

 

WOW - YOUR CHILD CAN LEARN CONCEPTS QUICKLY NOW!       

I wonder if only one year ago you could have imagined your child learning about tap dance and then learning a complete tap dance all in a few minutes?   Amazing little brains you have been growing with your time spent here at Kindermusik!

 

This has been an exciting semester for us. Thank you for sharing your child with us and with all the other children. Each child brings a unique character and spirit to the classroom-without which the class would not feel complete!  We look forward to your final semester of Kindermusik for the Young Child with this wonderful group of children, and the final preparations to transitioning the children to PRIVATE STUDIO piano/violin/voice instruction. 

 

We wonder, will your child choose piano or violin or voice lessons, or perhaps some combination of the above?  Our thoughts are that if your child isn't just dying to play the violin, then the piano has additional benefits that will allow your child to transition to any other instrument in the future:  two-handedness, wider range (multiple clefs), etc.  No matter what your child chooses, we have a fun and comprehensive Private Lesson curriculum customized for every child in our ELITE ARTISTRY private studio program. 

 

 

HOME ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS  

 

1) Complete Home Activity #45 "The World of Dance - Ballet, Jazz, and Tap"  

• Teach someone in your family one or two of the basic tap steps we learned: Toe Tap, Heel Tap, Shuffle.
• Enjoy tap dancing with the hand positions listed on your MAH45 card.  FUN 

2) How about sitting at a keyboard and "sounding out our mallet dance melody?"

• Encourage your child to play the piano (or keyboard) in your home, and "sound out" the Mallet Dance melody
• This is called "playing by ear."

3) Continue to listen to your Young Child 3 CD in preparation for our final FAVORITES CLASS next week!  FUN!
 

4)  Refer a Friend/Acquaintance and earn $14 Tuition Credit as a thank you!~ We need your help! 

• Follow this link to ENROLL NOW  
• Invite a friend to a FREE DEMO CLASS 

SPRING 2012 UNIT 

Young Child 4

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Elite Artistry  

Premier Music Instruction  

Piano, Voice, Violin, Guitar 

 

                                  WHAT A DELIGHT!

The recital was so exciting to see how your children are progressing in their musical paths - each unique!

We are blessed to be able to play a part in your child's musical growth and development!  Thank you! 

Merry Christmas!

 

      2012 - 2013 CALENDAR

Sept: 10, 17, 24

October: 1, 8,15, Master Class, 29

November: 5, 12, 26

December: Master Class, 10, 17, Recital 9th

January: 7, Master Class, 21, 28

February: 4, 11, 18, Master Class

March: 4, 11, 18

April: 1, 8, Master Class, 22, 29

May: 6, 13, 20, Master Class      

June: Recital & Awards Banquet - 2nd

   

 

HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN CLASS IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER?

 

Tune in to the following for announcement or join our VIP TEXT CLUB to receive weather notices:  

TEXT: LOVEKIDS

TO: 36000

  Radio: WTDY 1670 AM, WMGN 98 FM, WZEE 104 FM

 

TV:      WKOW-27, WISC-3

 

• If the Waunakee Schools are CLOSED, then Musical Pathways classes will be canceled as well.
• If the Waunakee School district is having LATE START there will be no change to our class schedule.
• If the Waunakee School district calls EARLY RELEASE, then the EVENING classes will be canceled.
• If the Waunakee School District cancels their evening sports activities, then the EVENING classes will be canceled.

As is common practice, cancellations due to weather or other circumstances beyond Musical Pathways' control will not receive a credit. On the other hand, either make-up classes will be offered or credits will be applied for cancellations due to teacher illness or absence.  If you would like to visit an alternate class as a make-up, please call 849-9712 or email Miss Andrea to schedule.

How we will communicate:
Should classes be canceled, we will send an announcement via Constant Contact email and a TEXT to our LOVEKIDS club.  Want to join our TEXT CLUB, then just text LOVEKIDS and you are in. The radio and television stations are constantly updating their cancellations as well, so be sure to look for Waunakee Schools postings. Evening activity cancellations are not always listed on TV, so please do consult your email for a notice of cancellation of our evening classes.  We will also consult State and County Travel Advisory's to make our decision about Evening Class Cancellations.

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DIRECTORY 

We are a Charitable Foundation that exists to aid families through the education of parents, children and grandparents.   Our desire is to educate the early child 0-7, youth 8-18, parents and grandparents in whole child development, childhood behavioral management, and senior quality of life attainment.  We rely on the financial support of both individual benefactors and corporate contributions.  If you are able to help us in our mission, please click here and we will contact you, or click here to go to our website to make a donation .  If you would like to contact one of our team via email, just click their name below.