Making the Right Choice for Your Child

You open your local parent publication and your eyes are drawn in virtually every direction.  The conglomeration of ads scream out for your attention…Make-believe fantasy birthday parties…Children’s theater…Ballet and performing arts…Summer camps…Swim lessons…Soccer…Bowling leagues...Gymnastics.

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child.  But how do you provide a well-rounded experience without over-scheduling your child, over-committing yourself or outspending your discretionary income budget?  There aren't always easy answers.  But because you have selected Kindermusik, you can rest easier knowing that you've made a great choice for your child. In addition, here are some key questions you can ask yourself prior to choosing any type of activity.

Who will be leading the activity?  

You’ll find that many summer camp programs and play activities are led by adult or student volunteers.  Likewise, many youth sports teams are headed by volunteer parents.  Those individuals may or may not have extensive training or background in the activity.  Coaches tend to change every season.  And those individuals may or may not have a personal connection with your child.  With Kindermusik, your child will likely benefit from the same professionally licensed and certified educator for up to seven years.  More importantly, your Kindermusik educator is fully committed to sharing a passion for helping children learn through the magic of music.

  

What is the frequency of the activity?

Many youth activities are designed to occur once or twice a week.  The activity may be seasonal and may only involve your child for those brief periods of scheduled time each week.  Kindermusik provides you and your child an opportunity to share a musical learning experience each and every day of the week.  Moreover, it provides an opportunity for your child to participate in a learning experience that will create an appreciation and knowledge of music that will last a lifetime.  Although the Kindermusik classroom experience is designed to occur once a week, a wealth of At Home materials and activities allows for daily, at home interaction and exploration of the music, the concepts and the learning first experienced in class.  In addition, those materials are of virtually unmatched quality and unique to the Kindermusik program.

What are the goals of the activity?

Most childhood sports and activities are geared to mastering a specific skill set or goal such as learning to kick a soccer ball or memorizing the steps required for a successful dance recital.  In a time when virtually everything your child does is based on standardized tests and measurable results, Kindermusik takes the opposite stance by basing its curricula on process – not performance.  While achieving specific skill sets are not required goals of the Kindermusik experience, mastering skills comes naturally as one of the results of the program.  Kindermusik focuses on a developmental approach that nurtures the child from the inside out.  Children develop by learning “how to learn.” In addition to practicing certain skills, they think, talk, share, create, sing, express, move, and participate fully with peers and adults.  They’re driven not by an upcoming game or recital, but by their own personal experiences.

What is the size of the group participating?

Many youth activities can seem overwhelming based on the sheer number of children involved.  Kindermusik, in contrast, is limited to 12 children in a class.  With a small group setting, children have an opportunity to build friendships while building self-confidence.

What is the degree of parental involvement in the program?

As a parent, how involved are you?  Do you want to be relegated to a role of taxi driver and audience participant?  Or would you prefer to play a more interactive part in the activity?  At Kindermusik, we believe you are your child’s first and best teacher.  In addition to making parents and caregivers a part of every class, the At Home materials provide ongoing participation and interaction for the entire family.  You’ll have an opportunity to play an important role in your child’s overall enjoyment and learning throughout the Kindermusik experience.

Kindermusik is the single best choice.

Many children’s activities provide a viable and valuable experience.  But when all things are considered – when all the questions are answered – chances are that you’ll find Kindermusik offers the single best choice for your child.