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Behold
. . . the Power of Kindermusik!
We know we’re being dramatic, but I’m afraid we won’t
apologize . . . because the research about music and
children’s development is truly jaw-dropping. In the last
couple of years, the eyes of the research community have
turned increasingly to music, and the marvels and mysteries
they have discovered are nothing short of amazing (though
perhaps not exactly surprising to people who’ve regularly
witnessed its effect). The bottom line: early, positive,
age-appropriate experiences with music—like Kindermusik—can
have a remarkable and research-proven impact on children’s
learning, including language and literacy skills (e.g.,
vocabulary, comprehension, listening, expression); social
and emotional development; mathematics and
pattern-recognition skills; and even ability to plan, guide,
and self-regulate behavior. It’s a lot to keep track of, so
we’ve summarized the latest research on the benefits of
Kindermusik-style music and movement experiences.
Music & Literacy.......Early
music experiences can have a significant impact on literacy
and reading. According to experts, learning to read depends
on acquiring a variety of skills, including phonological
processing, oral language, and comprehension. So when it
comes to these literacy-boosting skills . . . how does
Kindermusik fit in?
Music & Math........There
is no longer any doubt that there is a significant link
between early music instruction and cognitive growth in
certain other, “nonmusical” abilities, such as math, memory,
and spatial-temporal reasoning. In fact, studies focused
specifically on music for young children even suggest that
these cognitive gains increase according to the number of
years that students engage in active music learning, and
even that the younger children are when they begin, the
greater the gains will be!
Music & Social-Emotional Development.........Research
demonstrates that involvement in music and movement
activities from an early age helps children develop good
social and emotional skills. Research also links social and
emotional development with school-readiness and even with
higher academic testing scores. It's no surprise. After all,
the same skills that foster emotional security and social
success - skills like confidence, curiosity, cooperation,
self-regulation, and good listening - predict cognitive
achievement and academic success as well.
Why Choose Kindermusik?
It's
true...that
research shows music helps children become better learners,
and that even a newborn emotionally responds to music.
Parents respond, too: 99% of Kindermusik parents would
recommend the classes to other parents*.
However, all the research in the world can’t accurately
capture the look of pure delight in your child’s eyes when
she experiences the sights and sounds of Kindermusik, both
in the classroom and at home.
With 30 years experience in developing early learning
curricula and products, Kindermusik is the world’s most
trusted name in music and movement classes for children
newborn to seven. Kindermusik curricula are based upon the
principles of early development applied to developmentally
appropriate practice as defined by the National Association
for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Plus, the
Kindermusik philosophy is rooted in the work of early
childhood development experts like Piaget, Montessori, and
Greenspan.
Our full curricula offer your child seven years of musical
learning that involves every aspect of your child’s growth
and development: language, motor skills, social skills,
cognitive development, emotional growth, and musicality.
Throughout the Kindermusik experience, a trusted and trained
Educator will guide you and your child through every musical
and developmental milestone and help you understand what is
happening all along the way. Each semester, a new set of At
Home Materials brings the experience out of the classroom
and into your every day routines and rituals.
Come experience for yourself why more parents around the
world choose Kindermusik than any other music and movement
program.
Kindermusik
Philosophy
Kindermusik
is a community of families and educators passionately
committed to bringing music to children's lives through
developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books,
instruments, and activities.
Kindermusik's philosophy is founded upon rigorous research
and our fundamental beliefs:
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A parent or loving caregiver is a child’s first and most
important teacher.
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All children are musical.
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The home is the most important learning environment.
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Music nurtures a child's cognitive, emotional, social,
language, and physical development.
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Children flourish in a child-centered environment where
activities are developmentally appropriate.
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Educators value the learning process—not the
performance—of music making.
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Every child should experience the joy, fun, and learning
that music brings to life.
Newborn
and up….Bringing
children of all ages together.....Kindermusic
provides a dynamic and integrated learning experience for
everyone. So we took favorite Kindermusik songs and
activities like “Shake, Shake the Apple Tree” and
“hammocking” and rolled them into a fun, family class where
each child is welcomed and valued and family “together time”
is celebrated and cherished.
What you’ll experience in class:
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Singing.
From the first “Hello” song to the last “Goodbye,”
exploring a variety of musical styles and genres leads
children to find their own voice. Plus singing helps
with memory and recall, physical development,
creativity, and socialization.
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Assorted Movement.
Whether moving as a family, as a class, or as
individuals, Family Time movement activities enhance
coordination skills, create opportunities for imitation
and exploration, and give everyone something to smile,
rock, bounce, or dance about.
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Story Time.
Reading aloud to children stimulates their curiosity,
expands their knowledge, and broadens their
understanding of language.
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Family Jam
Children (and adults) will love selecting a unique
instrument and joining in one big class jam session each
week.
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Musical Concepts.
Fun engaging activities bring out the musicality in
everyone, from the youngest member of the family to the
oldest. Together you’ll learn more about music as you
learn more about each other.
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Expert advice.
A Kindermusik educator explains how our musically based
activities enhance your child’s complete development.
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Learning continues at home. With the home materials, the
learning continues at home with your child’s best
teacher—you!
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