How do I know which class is right for my child?

Age recommendations for each Kindermusik® class are made to ensure that children are grouped in a developmentally appropriate way. While in most cases we recommend that children are within the age range suggested at the beginning of the semester, we also respect that each child has their own individual needs and may be better suited to a different age group. Talk to your teacher to determine what is best for your child.

Can I join a class mid-term?

Yes, you can, subject to space being available in a class. Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis in addition to the Home Materials.

Do I need the Home Materials?

Yes, unless you have them already from a previous enrolment, the Home Materials are required as they are an essential element of the Kindermusik® experience. These 'materials' become part of your child's life and they learn the songs we sing and dance to in class, enjoy reading their story books and doing the activities in their activity book as well as playing with their percussion instrument! Children who frequently reinforce and enjoy activities in their home environment will feel more secure in class and will participate more fully.

What happens if I miss a class?

Families may make up a class they have missed on another day of the same week, if there is room. Simply arrange with the office to schedule a make-up. 2 makeup classes are allowed per term, but refunds are not given. If a class is cancelled due to teacher illness or other circumstances, an alternate time will be offered.

I have twins/two children who will be in the same class. Do I get a discount?

Yes, whenever 2 children or more are enrolled from one family in the same semester, a discount applies - elements of the kit are shared and the second child enrolment fee is reduced.

My child and I have a lot of fun in Kindermusik® class, but sometimes I wonder...is she really learning anything about music?

To the casual observer, it might indeed look like we are just playing and having fun. While the approach is necessarily playful, every aspect of the Kindermusik® curriculum is built upon a solid musical and developmental foundation. While playing and singing, children are improving their rhythmic competency, developing a sense of steady beat, achieving the ability to match pitches, becoming acquainted with timbre, learning a repertoire of songs, experiencing many different instruments, increasing their ability to listen, and of course, gaining a love of music that will last throughout their lives.

Honestly, how do BABIES really benefit from their own music class?

Your teacher will regularly integrate Foundations Of Learning Statements (FOLS) and help you to see what benefits your children are deriving from the activities. She also will offer suggestions for how to participate in the activities with different age groups. The different ages in the class are wonderful. Parents with infants enjoy seeing the activities of the older ones, and the older children learn to interact with others.
One of the goals in the Village class for young babies is to develop a supportive community of parents who encourage the children and each other. It is important that young children are comfortable with the teacher, the parents, and the other children so that they feel the security to try out their independence in a safe, supportive environment.

One thing that really solidifies many parents' belief in the Village program is seeing their children at home and what a lasting impact the classes have made. Parents often find their young children lying on the floor when listening to the Quiet Time song on the Home CD or acting out an activity that was done in class. Music becomes a large part of these families' lives, even when it wasn't before.

My child loves Kindermusik® class and sings all of the songs and does all of the activities at home, but when we are in class, he just sits there.

Not to worry! Although this is sometimes frustrating to parents because of our performance-oriented society, developmentally, pushing children to perform has no place in an early childhood program of any kind. Kindermusik® is about process, not performance . Children are encouraged to participate in their own way. Children are all different little beings and our classes cater for all energy levels, moods and personalities. Some children like to sit back and observe what's going on around them and that's how they learn, others 'dig in' and want to experience everything! Children who are quiet in social settings often find it's a great environment to build their social skills by doing circle dances, interacting during instrument exploration time with other children and on the flipside a very busy child can benefit from rocking time, learning to relax and just 'be'.

Kindermusik teachers are always thrilled to hear how much children enjoy their Kindermusik experiences at home, regardless of how children participate in class.We believe the parent is the child's most important teacher, and the home is the most important place for that learning to grow. When you think about it, success should be measured more by what a child does all the rest of the week than what he does in the 45 minutes at Kindermusik® class

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