Fall Semester Classes
with Kristi Nieman
Village / Our time / Imagine That! / for the young child
Cock-a-doodle-MOO
For Infants thru 18 Months w/ caregiverFeb 1, - March 28, 2008
Fridays-9:30-10:15
Hop on the hayride- it's time to head for the farm! In the Cock-a-doodle-Moo! unit of Kindermusik Village, families will sing songs about the farm, including "Old MacDonald," "Hayride," and "Clever Cows." They'll engage in rituals and playful activities for baby and caregiver, including infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time. During the week, families will enjoy their At Home Materials, looking through a playful picturesbook of animals and the sounds they make, as well as a CD of the songs heard in class and an instrument for music-making at home.
DewDrops
For Infants thru 18 Months w/ caregiverApril 4, - May 30, 2008
Fridays-9:30-10:15
Stop and smell the roses- and lily of the valley, and tulips, and pansies... In the DewDrops unit of Kindermusik Village, families will play and move together to songs about flowers, such as "Jasmine Flower," " How Does Your Garden Grow?," and "White Coral Bells." They'll also hear traditional Irish music: they'll dance a jig, move to the "Irish Trot," and exercise to "Did YOu Ever See a Lassie." In their At Home Materials, families will receive a CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a board book of flowers, and an instrucment for music-making at home.
*The Baby Journal has been replaced with an appropriate at-home instrument.
Away We Go!
For Ages 18 months - 3+ YearsSpring Semester (15 Weeks)
Feb 1, - May 30, 2008
Fridays-10:30- 11:15
Hop on the train, get in the car, board the plane, and Away We Go! This delightful, 15-lesson unit focuses on transportation, a favorite topic for toddlers who are on the go, go,go! Sing and play along with favorite songs, such as "I've Been Workin' on the Railroad" and "Wheels on the Bus." Explore fast and slow, smooth and bumpy, and high and low. Read stories about ways to get around. Shiny Dinah tells the story of a train, and Giddy-Up! has a horse, speedboat, racecar, and more to help you get where you want to go. Move, play, and sing together in developmentally appropriate activites created just for 1 1/2 to 3-year olds. Families will receive 2 CDs, a Home Activitiy Book, 2 storybooks (Shiny Dinah and Giddy-Up!) 2 Harmonicas (one each for adult and child), and a train carrying box.
*sibling discount rates available on Home Materials
Toys I Make - Trips I Take
For Pre-school Age ChildrenSpring Semester (15 Weeks)
Feb 5/6, - June 3/4, 2008
4's Tuesdays-9:30-10:15
3's Wednesdays-9:30-10:15
What's more exciting to a 3 or 4-year old than a new toy? How about an entire Toy Shop full of toys! Toys I Make - Trips I Take is focused on creating a stimulating musical environment that integrates music, pretend play, story telling movement, and more.
Toys I Make, Trips I take introduces the musical environment of a remarkable toy shop, filled with boats, trains, balls, jack-in-the-box and many other toys that bring a glimmer into a child's eyes. Home Materials include 2 CDs, a Home Activity Book, 2 storybooks (Tippity Tippity Too! and If I Had a Big Blue Boat), a child-sized drum, and Toy Shop Play Set.
*sibling discount rates available on Home Materials
Spring Semester (15 Weeks)
Feb 5, - June 3, 2008
This class is held in the Carpenter School Music Room
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:45pm
A pressure-free approach to learning, but concrete enough because his mind is ready for the more abstract thinking processes that music requires. Play remains the primary way a young child learns, so throughout the curriculum there is a consistent effort to balance active learning with the emotional reasoning aspects of a young child's development in mind. At Home Materials include Children's Folder, Music At Home cards & stickers Games Bag, Family Songbook, Home CD, and Carry Bag. Instruments includes glockenspiel w/mallets.
*sibling discount rates available on Home Materials
Notes from Instructor Kristi Nieman-
- Registering early will allow time to order all the At Home materials for you and your child. With a late registration, be aware that your At Home materials might not be available for you to take home the first day of class.
- All classes are subject to change once registration is complete, and classes will be deleted or added depending on interest.
Kristi Nieman:Ms. Nieman has a BS degree (cum laude) in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati. She has studied dance and voice for many years and received her Kindermusik certification in 2004. She has directed several children's musical productions and currently teaches three age level curriculums at the Center. She is active in the music program at her church as well as Clearlakes Chorale. Quote:"Kindermusik builds community by encouraging parents and children to play together while fostering a love of learning and music that lasts a life time."