subject: Music And Movement Classes With Family Members [print this page] Music classes and programs that promote musical time with families is a great cohesive group learning experience for all members of the family including mummy and daddy. These include activities that the whole family can participate and enjoy together. It is also a valuable interactive time to spend together with other families while exploring various music genres. Music and Movement in a family oriented atmosphere is a wonderful bonding and learning experience for every child and parent.
The Musical Family Experience:
*Singing - Singing helps to improve memory, recall, socialization, creativity, physical growth and development and language skills. There is always an introductory hello song and final goodbye song.
*Moving - Movements like jumping, rocking, bouncing and dancing allow the whole family to experience music together to enhance coordination and creativity.
*Storytelling - Children love to be read to and are always ready for a good story. Reading to children encourages curiosity, increases knowledge and expands language comprehension.
*Jamming - Instruments are introduced into the mix and each parent and child gets to select their own and join in on a family jam session.
*Concepts of Music - Music and movement is all about engaging activities that will bring out the musician in everyone. This is a great way of learning about music and each other.
*Professional guidance- You will receive information on how this music program can augment your child's overall growth and development.
*Home Learning Kit - Learning about music doesn't end when class is over because you will get materials to take home and continue the musical experience as a family at home.
These musical classes last about 45 minutes, once a week for 10 weeks. It includes a family activity guide, two CDs, two instruments, two books and hand and finger puppets for home use. Music and movement programs and classes are a great experience for families. This is a program for kids and people of all ages starting with newborns.
The early introduction of music to babies and children provides a way to expand their personal growth and development while exposing them to musical works, dancing, singing and instruments. Music and movement classes teach you and your child something new every week, improves family relationships and increases the desire to be musical. To look for music and movement programs for your child, simply log on to Google and do a search. Look at the curriculum and decide on one that will aid the development of your child.
