MusicBee Academy: Kindermusik Family Time Our Kind of Day Week 10

Testimony

The results of Kindermusik extend beyond the weekly session. Archer has found his love for music through Kindermusik. He has become more engaged in activities that require joint attention. He would also initiate family members to join him in jumping and playing when his Kindermusik CD is played. The music and activities have stimulated Archer to be more aware of and involved with his surroundings. Kindermusik has made Archer a happier kid and me a proud mother. ~ Constance Wun, mother of three year-old Archer

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Kindermusik Family Time Our Kind of Day Week 10

Dear Family Time Parents,
The physical development of your children is a priority in Kindermusik class. That’s why we take time each week for rocking. Moving the head off center stimulates the system in your child’s body which controls navigation and balance. You can reinforce the benefits of rocking by trying it at home, too.
For variety, try rocking while sitting and then while standing. Hammock with each child in your family by taking turns and letting the other children help. Consider rocking by creating a hammock and rocking your kangaroo puppets or favorite stuffed animals. Incorporate any of the rocking songs on your Home CDs: “Shalom Haverim,” “Come All You Playmates,” “Simple Gifts,” or “Oh, Watch the Stars.” If you’ve not yet re-enrolled in Family Time for the next semester, call or email TODAY so that you and your family can enroll in the next class.
And again, thank you for sharing your family with me,

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Kindermusik’s Foundations of Learning – some of the benefits your child received from today’s activities are:

Fine-Motor Movement – During the first year or so of life, gross-motor activities dominate the child`s repertoire of movement, with the major objective being the mastery of walking. As the child grows older, however, she can begin to focus on activities – such as instrument exploration and finger plays – that encourage the development of small muscles.