Spotlight on Learning

Our Time: Away We Go (Ages 18 months - 3 yrs)

Big Idea: Pretend Play

Did you ever have the Jennifer Anniston, Halle Berry, or Gwen Stefani hairstyle? Pink hair anyone? While a haircut doesn't magically transport you into another person's life, it can be fun to imitate someone else's look.

Imitation starts young. For your child, imitation is the first stage of pretend play and begins as an infant when she mimics your facial expressions. As imitation evolves, it becomes more imaginative. A child uses pretend play to re-examine life experiences by adding or changing what actually happened. In Kindermusik, we encourage imitation and imagination by working on the railroad, galloping on horses, or even floating down the river. Along the way, your child develops vocabulary and social skills, learns the difference between reality and fantasy, and even experiences emotional support from you as you pretend along with him. So, "Let's Go Riding Together!"

Everyday connection: Make it a laundry day!  An empty laundry basket can transport you anywhere. Is it a car? A train? A pirate ship? A princess carriage? Hop in and let your child lead the way.

Spotlight on Parenting

Big Idea: Socialization

Becoming a parent turns your world (and your social calendar) upside down and inside out. You move from lengthy conversations over dinner to brief chats scheduled around naptimes. Eventually, you progress to speaking in short sentences interrupted by wardrobe and diaper changes, boo-boo kissing, rocking, sharing interventions, and a few paparazzi moments. (Your child does do the cutest things after all!). 

When enrolling in Kindermusik, many parents list "socialization" as one of the reasons. We do help your child develop social and emotional skills, but we also connect you with other parents and caregivers who understand the unique joys and challenges of parenting a child the same age. So, next week in class take advantage of Gathering Time and look around. Your newest BFF just might be sitting next to you or changing a diaper or kissing a boo-boo or experiencing a paparazzi moment, too.

Everyday connection: Come all you playmates! Connect with other parents from class on Facebook-Kindermusik with Miss. Rose and invite them to join you and your child for a play date.  Through this unstructured playtime, your child will expand his intellectual, emotional, and social skills and you will get some social play of your own.

**NEW** Mini-Themed Spring Classes!

*ALL NEW* Family Time Mini-Themed Classes

Are you interested in Kindermusik but unsure if you`d like to commit to a full program? Or maybe you`d just like to fit in a fun activity for you and your kiddos that`s short and sweet this spring before summer holidays. I`ve got something for you! Introducing a short 4-week curriculum for individual children or for the whole family. View the 2012 Spring Classes page of this blog to view a curriculum description.

**Enroll now to qualify for the Early Bird Discount and `like`my facebook page Kindermusik with Miss. Rose to get an additional discount!

Contact me at 370-8901 or 433-3589 or rfkindermusik@gmail.com to register today!