Ideas and Principles behind Kindermusik®
Music Education for Young Children
The core belief of the Kindermusik approach is that musical learning is more than music alone. Our proven methodology is built on the music education philosophies of Orff, Kodály, Laban and Dalcroze and the work of early childhood experts like Piaget, Montessori, Greenspan and Brazelton.
We continually incorporate current research that shows music is a powerful stimulant for a child's total development. A wide array of well-known experts in the field of early childhood development inform and advise the development of Kindermusik curricula in the USA.
Benefits of Music Education
Music and Kindermusik courses contribute in many ways to the development of your child:
- language development
- Development of words through vocal sounds, singing and eventually speech.
- physical development
- We move around a lot! Each curriculum is designed to help your child reach their physical potential.
- cognitive development
- Current research has proven that balancing, tapping a steady beat and the ability to count will help children later on in maths, reading, problem solving and concentration.
- social development
- Kindermusik gives children the opportunity to enjoy music with other children their own age and to develop new relationships.
- emotional development
- Music of all kinds is good for the soul and well-being of all children.
- musical development
- Kindermusik introduces your child to rhythm, instruments, singing, dance and a wide variety of musical styles.
These are just some of the ways in which your child can benefit from Kindermusik with Eve. You as the parent or care giver will enjoy the classes too: You get to spend quality time with your child, share in the fun and meet other, like-minded parents.
The Kindermusik Curricula
There are three types of Kindermusik curricula:
Studio Programs
… are for children ages newborn to seven. They are offered by Kindermusik with Eve in Winterhude and in Othmarschen; each class meets once a week for a total of 15 sessions. The parent or caregiver brings the child to the Kindermusik class and participates for all or a portion of the class.
Studio Programs include:
Summer Camp Programs
Kindermusik Adventures® is a creative and flexible program for the summer months. Camps are all based on topics that interest your child and are typically one week long: One daily session for a total of five sessions. Adventures curricula are available for children newborn to seven years.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions or criticisms at any time!
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