CLASSES
Classes are 45 minutes long.
Average numbers per class are 12 children accompanied by a parent, grandparent or carer.
Children will receive a weekly activity sheet to go into their music book (provided).
I can almost guarantee your child will have a good sleep afterwards!
NEW CLASS COMMENCING IN TERM 1 2024
BELLA MAMA (This new group will begin as a trial for Term 1)
This a based upon the UK singing group known as Thula Mama (with permission from the owner, Helen Yeomans). As I love a capella singing, this smaller music class is VERY different by nature. Mothers with their Babies come to sing together, and make beautiful rich harmonies by singing lullabies gathered from around the world. Designed to nourish Mum and baby, singing together in this way develops a sense of community and is confidence building especially for mothers who are feeling isolated.
If you'd like to see a UK group in action follow this YouTube link Thula Mama demonstration
Limit of 6 - 8 Mothers. Babies must be under 8 months and not yet crawling.
(Excerpt from the UK site: Like a nurturing womens group, full of laughs, story-sharing, rollicking singing, meditative chanting, tears of joy and welcome release. One of the most beautiful things about Thula Mama is the confidence it gives the mothers. Confidence to be able to sing and also to be able to soothe their babies so effectively. A mothers voice, the most wonderful thing in the world. A truly grounding and empowering experience)
Babies (3-12 months)
Lessons are bucket loads of fun and include songs, rhymes, bounces, wiggles and tickles, movement, dramatic play, props, musical instruments and stories. Lessons will strengthen the bond between caregiver and child and equip you with songs, rhymes and games to use at home. Music builds strong neurological pathways, giving your baby the best head start in life.
Tiny Tots (12-24 months)
This class aims to foster a love and enjoyment of music with parent and child interacting in a happy environment. It will provide tactile experiences of the beat through body awareness and teach a wide repertoire of rhymes, games and songs.
Children will play dramatic games and work towards turn taking and responding to their own names. They will also learn to anticipate the climax of an action/rhyme/song and to participate at appropriate times, e.g. stopping and starting on a given signal.
Toddler (2-3 years)
Musical experiences begin to widen as your child emerges into the toddler stage. Now steadier on their feet, and with an ever increasing vocabulary, early musical experiences will include more exploration and discovery, language extension, organised listening and more cooperative musical play with others.
Children will begin the development of in-tune singing, develop a strong sense of beat and distinguish between singing and speaking voice.
Pre-School (3-5 years)
Once children reach the age of three, they are ready for so much more as they are perceptually more alert, have far greater body control and are more able to use, understand and enjoy language. Singing games form a valuable part of our lesson time offering a complete musical experience. The setting is safe and non threatening. The repetition of the song helps children "tune up" and it builds confidence and sense of belonging.
Musical concepts such as tempo, pitch, volume, beat and rhythm are introduced which contribute to listening skills and greater aural discrimination.
Kindy (5 years)
This class is offered as a stand alone class for 5 year olds when there are sufficient numbers.
