Working full-time with opposing shifts to my husband's, commuting long distances, taking care of the house and getting all the shopping done is pretty daunting in itself. The worst part about it all was that I constantly felt guilty that I wasn't spending enough quality time with my son. I'd be so exhausted from the day that my mind would be mush and I couldn't muster the energy to really do anything imaginative and fun with Max. I'm a fairly creative person and it was killing me that I couldn't think of anything to stimulate my son's development and growth. Even basic nursery rhymes I was drawing a blank.
Kindermusik changed all that for me. When I started to research the program about a year ago, I was continuously impressed with the broad scope of materials and activities that are presented in each curriculum without it becoming overwhelming for the children and their parents. When I decided to become an instructor myself, my little Max was my guinea pig;) I was astonished at how quickly he latched on to the songs and exercises. Especially seeing as he never really showed an interest in music before. He was always too busy running around making engine noises to really pay attention to music. In just a few short weeks, he went from running around with a near zero attention span to attentively listening and participating in the songs and activities. It was amazing.
It's been a delight because it's just sooo easy. The curriculum is pure fun and filled with creative ways and suggestions for parents to interact with their children that they maybe hadn't thought of before. There's a whole host of songs, rhymes, stories and learning exercises that make quality time with your child simple and meaningful.
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