Fall 2009 Classes Now On-Line

The Fall 2009 schedule is now ON-LINE at http://kimberlyskindermusik.kindermusik.net

Please check out the classes.

We have a couple of new offerings this fall.

ABC MUSIC & ME - at Bright Beginnings Preschool - this class will be on-line as soon as the schedule is finalized with the preschool.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS - We have offered the Kindermusik Sign and Sing class for several years now! We have had parents tell us that they want MORE!! So...here it is. This will be a 5 week - refresher/continuation signing class. If you were in the class or if you are registering for the class this fall you are welcome to join us!!! We will continue to learn more signs and of course sing, play instruments and dance each week. The class will be offered after the regular 10 week Sign and Sing class at each location.

HIRING NEW EDUCATORS - I am currently looking to hire new Kindermusik educators. If you are interested in teaching Kindermusik or if you know of someone who would be a great Kindermusik educator please contact me at kimberlyskindermusik@yahoo.com or call at 937-367-6732. You need to have a Kindermusik license and to do that you need to take the Kindermusik Fundamentals Course. I am a mentor for Kindermusik International and will be starting a new group mid-August. I would love to have some new students who will be teaching by January 2010 in that class!!!!

SUMMER CLASSES

You still have time to register for summer classes!! Go to my website at http://kimberlyskindermusik.kindermusik.net for information about classes starting in July in Mason and Kettering. Come and join the summer fun!!!!

Music Nutures Premature Babies

An increasing amount of evidence shows that hospitals that play music to premature babies help them grow and thrive. The benefits are said to be calmer infants and parents as well as faster weight gain and shorter hospital stays. A Canadian team reviewed nine studies and found music reduced pain and encouraged better oral feeding.

More on http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8068749.stm

Summer Classes

Summer Classes are now on-line at kimberlyskindermusik.kindermusik.net

There are a variety of options this summer with camps under $90!!!

This year we are offering Kindermusik Playdates. A one-day class that you and your child can come and have fun making music. The Kindermusik Playdates include Home Materials that are usually a CD and a book. This brings the joy of the day home with you for the rest of the summer. Come and join us for 1 class or many classes this summer.

The fall classes will start the last week of August!!

KINDERMUSIK SIGN & SING: EARLY COMMUNICATION

Kindermusik Sign & Sing: Early Communication

Age Range: 6 months to 3 years
Class Length: 45 minutes

From the moment you met him, you want to understand your baby. What is he thinking? Is he hungry, tired, too cold, content? Early on your baby also has an innate desire to communicate with you.

In a Kindermusik Sign & Sing class (developed by Signing Smart™), we give you the tools and knowledge to communicate with each other using American Sign Language. Through songs and play, you’ll both learn signs for words like “mommy” and “eat,” and you’ll know if he wants “more” “milk” and when he’s “all done.” This research-proven signing class for hearing children speeds language development, eases frustration, and enhances long-term learning abilities.

What you’ll experience in class:

You’ll play, sign, and sing. Using everyday items in engaging small and large group activities, we’ll sing songs and practice the sign as we say the words, play with toys, and help her learn both the spoken word and the sign.

Expert advice. You’ll learn to spot your baby’s most “teachable moments” and the sign language teaching methods of the experts. Plus you’ll learn to recognize and respond to your child’s versions of signs.

Communication through sign language. When your child is chasing a bubble or asking for the ball, you’ll make the sign for it and say the word. So she has the ways to associate the word with the object: she holds the ball, she hears you say the word, and she sees you make the sign.

Enrollment includes:

Developmentally appropriate American Sign language curriculum for parents and hearing children, ages 6 months to 3 years
10 week semester
Weekly 45 minute class
Two sets of At Home Materials—one for each five-week theme—each includes a Family Activity Guide, DVD, and Clip-On Flashcards showing adults and children using signs
Over 75 sign language activities and games to play together

Kimbelry's Kindermusik class schedule:

Kettering - Monday 10:30am - 11:15am

Centerville - Friday 10:30am - 11:15am

Mason - Thursday 10:30am - 11:15am

Contact Kim for more information

937-367-6732 or 513-933-0675

e-mail - kimberlyskindermusik@yahoo.com

website - http://kimberlyskindermusik.kindermusik.net/

Snow Day!

Today is a Snow Day for most of the Miami Valley!! With the prediction of snow throughout the night along with ice I'm making bets that the children will all be home tomorrow as well. I'm glad to say that we do not have to cancel any of our Kindermusik classes either today or tomorrow because we are not in session this week on those days!! :)

We did start the Monday classes yesterday - Jan 26. If you wanted to register for a class and missed yesterday - it's not too late - just contact me at kimberlyskindermusik@yahoo.com I will be happy to get you registered.

The Friday classes in Beavercreek start this week - Jan 30.

All Kindermusik classes will be running next week - the week of Feb 2, 2009!! We are excited!!! It will be a fun semester.

Week of January 5, 2009

Happy New Year to you all!!!

Starting the week of January 5, 2009 we will continue with our FALL CLASSES. Most classes have only 2 more weeks of class while some days and locations have 3 weeks of class in the fall semester. Please check with your teacher or contact Kim if you have any questions about how many weeks your class has at this time.

The Winter/Spring classes are now on-line so please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. If you have a friend who is interested in trying out the Kindermusik classes please let me know. They are welcome to come with you and your child to try a FREE CLASS!! You can also benefit by receiving $10 off your tuition for the spring for each "friend" that enrolls in a class!!!

I will see you in a couple of days!!

Ms. Kim