Saturday, August 29, 2009

Toddler's Music (age 1 to 3)

When i mention to friends or people i meet that i teach music to toddler's, most give me this "what in the world?" look.

Music is a natural part of life for toddlers. They might sing to their stuffed animals, tap their feet to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, sing in their car seat(that's what my son does) and enjoy the sound of their parents singing to them.

So, you ask..what do you teach in a class?

Loads....

This is how a typical class will go.

Kids just love to be acknowledge. We start of on the right footing by welcoming each of them. We play bouncy games to set their pulse for music. As we go along, we do games to develop fine motor skills coupled with loads of tickles. (They just love this.) We have free dances for them to work those gross motor skills as well, it is during this time that musical form is established without them knowing it. We pass along some percussive instruments for them to play along with the music and move around. Where they start to build social skills by either helping to put them away or take them for friends. We go through vocalization to help them find their singing voice. All this is done with good cheer and great fun. No pressure at all.

If you are interested to experience one of my classes, do feel free to drop by at my SS2 center. We have classes ever Sat at 10 am. Its by appointment though, so you can either give Lara's Place a call to book a slot or you can email me direct.

Lara's Place : 03-79568768

Have a good day.

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