Four non-sequential semesters on a two-year rotation.
Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce &
Rhythm Of My Day (spring)
Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce is focused on further feeding a baby's language development through the rhythmic nature of nursery rhymes. You and your child will also discover plenty of implied movement activities throughout the semester with many additional movement concepts - like up and down - incorporated into the literature book. Favorite songs and activities from Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce include “Peek-a-boo,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” “Beat the Drum,” “Roll That Ball,” “Sulla Lulla” and “The Blackbird.”Rhythm Of My DayThis 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 include The Rhythm of My Day—a colorful picture board book with class themes, CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a set of Art Banners and an instrument for music-making at home. newborns to 18 months
Village ~ Imagine your child swinging softly in a blanket or dancing with you around a maypole. Village provides a delightful environment unlike any other. Through a unique blend of multi-level activities that includes creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration and a colorful literature component, your baby’s growth and development are stimulated and all of his senses engaged. Village incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement. All units in Village contain variety, including upbeat activities and an array of stimulating and age-appropriate objects and instruments for Baby to explore. All activities, from the most intimate to the most rambunctious, are designed to help Baby move down that fascinating road of development.
Tuition ($180) & Materials ($66): $246
15 lessons, 40 minutes, once per weekTuition is prorated and materials are in full for late enrollment
Material Contents: (inquire about Sibling Materials)
2 sets of Home Materials. Each includes: CD, instrument, board book,
2 full-color banners, carry bag
Class Length: 15 lessons, 40 minutes, once per week
Notes: Students are to be accompanied by parent/caregiver who is actively involved for the entire class. Due to the 1-1 attention necessary during this class, visiting (not enrolled) children may NOT sit-in/visit this class.
Minimum of four enrolled to 'make' a class. Limited to 10 or 11 children in Webster. Not offered in UCity at this time.
Feathers & Do-Si-Do (fall)
Feathers introduces Baby and Parent/Caregiver to a delightful range of songs, movement activities, object play and vocal play relating to our feathered friends. The Australian Kookaburra, the African Ostrich and many more birds from across the world are featured in songs, dances, and poems. Both jazz and classical selections, a Yiddish folk song, a Muskogean melody, and Mother Goose rhymes set to music are just a few of the colorful and exciting pieces introduced in this curriculum. The board book feathers drawings of many birds. A Chime Ball is the featured home instrument.Do-Si-Do stimulates a wonderfully unique experience of rhythm and movement for Baby and Parent/Caregiver. Movement highlights include a Virginia Reel, a combination Tango, Cha-Cha! and a "move-to-it" poem, which is also featured in the board book. Other activities range from chime ball play to instrument exploration and more. Music selections draw from many traditions, including African American, Mexican, Romantic, Scottish, South African and Southeast Asian. An egg shaker is the featured home instrument along with a blue scarf. Cock-a-doodle-MOO & Dew Drops (spring)
Cock-a-doodle-MOO! Hop on the hayride—it’s time to head for the farm! 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. A playful picturebook of animals and the sounds they make and a sun-jingle instrument are included in the Home Materials.Dew Drops Stop and smell the roses—and lily of the valley, and tulips, and pansies. 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.” The book is all flowers and the instrument is flower-bells.Zoom Buggy & Dream Pillow (fall)
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. The materials you will receive include a colorful board book—Zoom Buggy,'Home CD of the songs heard in class, two Art Banners and a Zoom Car Instrument—red, blue and natural wood colors, built in bell for jingling sound, moveable wheels, mixture of wood and durable plastic.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.” They’ll also play baby appropriate instruments to “Aiken Drum” and “Sarasponda.” Favorite nursery rhymes like “Wee Willie Winkie” and “Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling,” are sprinkled throughout the classes. It’s easy to weave many of the class songs and activities into your families’ daily routines. Home Materials include a board book that calms and relaxes—Dream Pillow Lullaby, Home CD of the songs heard in class, two Art Banners and a Star Instrument—shaky beads of red, blue, and green with yellow center star in front and back that spins, two red durable plastic handles for little hands and a star body with natural wood color.
I have really enjoyed the one-to-one time with my child during this class. ~ Amy F.
Kindermusik with Lori Burkhardt
Licensed Educator 1995
Kindermusik Maestro 2007, 2008, 2009
314.692.8032
www.KMwithLori.com
Late enrollment welcome w/prorated tuition & materials in full
Is my BABY really ready for Music Education?
For lap babies, crawlers and walkers, our parent-infant bonding activities include singing, listening, instrument play, literature and creative movement. Infants are ready to listen and be moved to music from the moment they are born.. Infants exposed to music from the earliest age will begin to respond as early as eight weeks and will demonstrate musical preferences as early as six months. We know from experience in Kindermusik classes that infants will bounce to a steady beat as early as six months. While responding to music, infants are stimulating development in all areas of the brain. As well as emotional bonding, social and physical development, babies exhibit growth in language and patterns of speech. Musical activities also stimulate development in the areas of the brain used in mathematics.
Late enrollment welcome w/prorated tuition & materials in full
