Cock-a-doodle-Moo! - Hop on the hayride, it is time to head for the farm! In this class, you will sing songs about the farm, including "Old MacDonald", "Hayride", and "Clever Cows". You will engage in rituals and playful activities with your baby, including infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time. Home Materials: A picture board book with charming farm animals and the sounds they make, Cock-a-doodle-Moo, a CD of the songs heard in class, a Sunshine Jingle instrument for music-making at home, and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall.
DewDrops - Stop and smell the roses, and lily of the valley, and tulips, and pansies. In this class, parents and babies will play and move together to songs about flowers, such as "Jasmine Flower", "How Does Your Garden Grow?", and "White Coral Bells". You will also hear traditional Irish music, dance a jig and move to the "Irish Trot". Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a board book of colorful flowers,DewDrops, a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall, and a Flower Bells instrument for music-making at home.
Do-Si-Do - Pick up your baby and dance. Dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha and learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning skills, from head-to-toe. In this class, play a variety of baby appropriate instruments, a dance with fun props. Home Materials: CD with songs from class, an instrument, Kindermusik egg shaker and scarf, a picture board book, Do-Si-Do, with lilting move-to-it rhyming text, and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy.
Dream Pillow -This title alone brings images of rocking, cuddling, singing, and lulling to sleep. But leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. Babies and Adults will swirl to a dreamy cloud dance "Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland" and jam on favorite nursery rhymes like "Wee Willie Winkie", and "Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling". They will also play baby appropriate instruments to "Aiken Drum", and "Sarasponda". Home Materials: A board book that calms and relaxes, Home CD of the songs heard in class, a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy, and a Star baby instrument for music-making at home.
Feathers - The musical poems of Woody Guthrie, bird songs, and the naturally occurring sounds in nature help babies develop an early appreciation, and accelerated aptitude, for language, movement, and music in this class. It is easy to weave many of the class songs and activities into your families' daily routines. Home Materials: CD with over 25 specially-selected recordings from class, Kindermusik chime ball, a colorful picture book of birds, Feathers, and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy.
Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce - 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 "parentheses", and sign language. Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged nursery rhyme and songs from class, a rhyming picture board book, Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce, a set of Art Banners, and an instrument for music-making at home.
The Rhythm of My Day - This class will help you bring more rhythm and routine to your baby's day, as well as help develop lasting learning skills. We'll show you how and tell you why music can help your little one soothe into the day's schedule and help build a strong body and mind network for learning. You can bring home those same stress-free play and relaxation techniques from class, and incorporate them into your daily routines. Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a colorful picture board book with class themes, a set of Art Banners, and an instrument for music-making at home.
Zoom Buggy! - Swoosh, vroom, and clickety-clack your way through this delightful unit. Babies and adults will dance, sing, and play instruments to the theme of being on the go. Chug around the room to the song "Little Red Caboose" hold on tightly while "Riding in the Buggy", and dance your way to "Zoom-e-oh!" Engage in rituals and playful activities such as infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time. Home Materials: Colorful board book of different vehicles, Zoom Buggy, Home CD of the songs heard in class, a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens visions and promotes early literacy, and a Zoom Car baby instrument for music-making at home.
