Making the Most of Kindermusik® Classes

The most important thing you can do for your child is to be an active but patient role model.  Your child may not follow the teacher, but they will follow you.

 In fact, many children often take several classes to begin to feel comfortable in class.  Don’t be discouraged – what’s most important is what the children do musically at home.  The understanding and consistency of the parent or caregiver both in class and at home are key to the process of musical learning and growth being facilitated.

My hope for you as the adult is that you will feel free to learn and enjoy along with your child.  I hope you will lose your adult inhibitions and be drawn to participate with your child -- through joyful play, creative movement, interaction with your child and others in the classroom including me. 

I understand that these young children are learning how to interact in a group setting, but I ask that you be sensitive not to compromise the safety or enjoyment of others in class.  If your child is having difficulty focusing or participating, gently redirect his or her attention.  If your child becomes disruptive (crying, screaming, running – it happens to all of us!), please step  outside the classroom to give your child a moment to calm down.  Do come back in as soon as you can!

When you are an active, focused, enthusiastic participant in the class activities, your child will model your actions and focus more fully, too.

You and your child will enormously benefit from the Kindermusik experience, especially, if you make active use of your At Home Materials.  Frequent reinforcement at home throughout the week makes all the difference in the child’s comfort and participation in the classroom.

My goal is for you and your child to have a positive learning experience and special time together making music!  Kindermusik recognizes that you are your child’s best teacher.  A primary goal in your coming to my Kindermusik classroom is to provide an environment to facilitate one-on-one interaction with your child and a place that allows you to guide your child in discovering their expanding world.  The time you are spending with your child each week will build wonderful memories and will be very precious for you (and especially them) now and in future years.

Welcome to the world of Kindermusik!