Kindermusik International
In 1978, Kindermusik International Inc. was first introduced by founder Dan Pratt who discovered this curriculum to empower young children to learn through music. Kindermusik is a research-based curriculum that recognizes the learning potential of every young child and sets foundation for a lifetime of learning. When paired with movement, instruments and props, music strengthens neural pathways in babies’ brains and enhance all areas of development. The benefit of music is transformational: as babies sing and dance with their peers, they are building confidence along with cognitive, socioemotional and language skills.
Kindermusik at Speakeasy Baby
Speakeasy Baby implements Kindermusik curriculum into the program to provide a dynamic learning experience for babies. My engaging music-based classes develop babies’ socioemotional skills through parent-child bonding, teacher-child bonding and encouraging peer interactions.
My private playgroup program is categorized into 3 stages: Infants (6 months – 12 months), Young Toddlers (13 months – 24 months) and Growing Toddlers (25 months – 36 months). I also design combined lessons to accommodate babies at different stages to enjoy classes together.
Infants
6 months – 12 months
My infant classes are designed to help babies build a foundation for playgroup classes. Your baby’s first day in playgroup could be a daunting experience, therefore I designed this course to help your baby adjust to the routine of class in the comforts of your home. My infant classes offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment where infants can explore and react to new sounds, sensations, and objects. To facilitate deeper parent-child bonding, I guide shared activities with joyful music-making experiences.
Activities
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Listening to and experiencing songs and rhymes
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Exploring instruments and other objects such as scarves
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Baby-caregiver bonding exercises
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Lap play and other parent-child interactions
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Vocal play
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Story time
Skills
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Increased balance and control over movements and strengthened core muscles
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Ability to embrace both familiar and unfamiliar social experiences
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Development of listening and back-and-forth communication skills
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Build neural pathways in a baby’s developing brain
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Introduction to a variety of spoken sounds and rhythms that will support language and literacy development
Young Toddlers
13 months – 24 months
My young toddler classes use music and movement to facilitate social development and learning the necessary classroom skills, such as active listening and sharing with classmates. I create a stimulating learning experience as young toddlers explores new movement and language skills with a sense of security, comfort, and confidence. With parent-child activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join in on all the singing and dancing while also getting the chance to observe how your young toddler learns on his/her own.
Activities
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Discover and play with instruments such as xylophones, rainmakers, tambourines and more
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Instrument play and introduction to basic music concepts such as high/low, fast/slow, and holding a steady beat
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Singing songs that include repetitions and movements
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Story time
Skills
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Heightened body awareness and beginning competence in self-regulation of movement
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Stabilization of muscles necessary for healthy posture and overall balance
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Development of various basic gross-motor skills, fine-motor control, and coordination
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Growing ability to recognize and follow patterns in music and move to a steady beat, fundamental skills that have been linked to math and language
Growing Toddlers
25 months to 36 months
My growing toddler classes encourage toddlers to initiate their own ideas and explore their creativity. Each class offers plenty of fun outlets for toddler-style energy, promoting cognitive development through singing, dancing, and instrument play. As your toddler thrives in a music and movement-driven environment, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers and learn to use music to create and simplify routines at home.
Activities
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Explore music and movement
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Participate in musical activities and interact with peers
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Discover different ways instruments can make sounds and experiencing a range of musical concepts
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Identify and vocally imitate sounds
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Learn to associate images and objects with sounds
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Sing songs with language patterns that explore rhythm, rhyme and speech sounds
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Story time
Skills
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Increased alertness, self-control, and ability to regulate their own movements
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Improved coordination and locomotor skills, fine motor skills, and finger and hand strength
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Strengthened ability to memorize sequence and predict patterns
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Development of early pre-literacy and number skills
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Practice patience and teamwork