Kimberly's Kindermusik

Summer 2010

2010-06-25T20:15:00.001-07:00

Hello!! I hope that the month of June has been a wonderful start to your summer. It's been a busy month for me!! My 2 children and myself took off for a week at the beach at the beginning of the month to spend some time with my brother and his family!! It was a great way to start the summer!! Weather was awesome and we did absolutely nothing but sit on the beach, play in the ocean and pool, listen to books on ipods, play Bocce Balls and eat at some great restaurants!!

Ms. Jackie and I are planning on a few one-day Kindermusik Playdates for the month of August. Dates and times will be announced as soon as they are confirmed with the locations.

I have created a survey for the Fall Schedule - please click on the link below to take the Fall Schedule Survey!!!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBHWXS3

Thank you in advance for participating in the survey!!!

If you look at the side of the page you will see that Kimberly's Kindermusik now has a fan page on Facebook. Please become a fan of Kimberly's Kindermusik.

Winter Weather

2009-12-07T20:41:00.001-08:00

We had our first little snow fall this morning!! We only had a sprinkling of snow but what a mess it created!!! It reminded me that we have not talked this semester about weather delays, cancellations, etc.

We follow the school district closings in the district that the classes are held. Classes in Kettering follow the Kettering City schools, classes in Mason follow the Mason City Schools, and classes in Beavercreek follow the Beavercreek City Schools. If the schools are on a delay classes will run as scheduled. If we cancel a class due to illness or weather - we will make up the class. Usually that make-up day comes at the end of the semester unless you are able to make up the class on another day.

Check your local TV station for closings. Usually the closings will be on the TV until around 9am. You can also check the TV websites. Usually the school districts will have it on their own website as well. Ms. Kim will also put any cancellations on her phone message - 937-367-6732. Please feel free to call if you have any questions about your class.

If you feel that the weather or roads are too bad for you to attend you are more than welcome to make up your class on another day and/or in another location. Just contact your teacher about make-up classes.

I hope that "snow days" will come on days that we do not have Kindermusik classes!!!

Ms. Kim

Winter/Spring 2010 classes now on-line

2009-12-01T23:44:00.000-08:00

The Winter/Spring 2010 class sessions are now on-line and open for enrollment in the Kettering and Beavercreek locations. The Mason classes will be on-line soon. As many of you know we had to change locations in Mason. The Mason Fine Arts buiding sold this fall and we had to make a quick change of locations. Ms. Jackie and I would like to say THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! to our wonderful Mason parents!!! Our parents and children were very patient during this transition time! Ms. Jackie really misses the Mason Fine Arts Center - she was spoiled by having all her instruments and materials in one location and one room. Ms. Jackie is back to the world of rolling suitcases to move her instruments to and from classes. The exercise is good for her!!! We are working on a Winter/Spring schedule with the Heritage Presbyterian Church for the Winter session as well as another location!!! Ms. Jackie is exicted about the new location. More information will follow once we have the schedule finalized!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

2009-12-01T23:41:00.000-08:00

The holidays are fast approaching!! Are you looking for a new gift for your child or are the grandparents looking for a new gift idea!! Kimberly's Kindermusik offers Gift Certificates!! What a great gift for your child or the child in your life!!! Contact Kim for more details!

Fall 2009 Classes Now On-Line

2009-07-29T22:49:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-22T07:58:00.001-07:00

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

2009-06-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-17T17:15:00.001-07:00

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

2009-01-29T07:02:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-01-27T15:18:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-03T20:29:00.000-08:00

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

Dayton Philharmonic Family Series

2009-01-03T19:53:00.000-08:00

Dayton Power & Light Family Series

The Dayton Power & Light Family series introduces children, parents and grandparents to the wonders of classical music. October’s annual PhilharMonster concert will scare the musical pants off you. For February’s concert, Platypus Theatre – a trailblazer in creating programs for children that bring classical music to life in an intelligent, entertaining, and interactive way – presents Bach to the Future along with the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. And Cirque de la Symphonie in April provides a high-flying climax to the series.

2008-2009 Family Series of 3 Programs

PhilharMonster October 25, 2008 at 3pm Location: Mead Theatre - Schuster Center

Bach to the Future March 1, 2009 at 3pm Location: Mead Theatre - Schuster Center
Imagine coming face-to-face with some of history’s most fascinating composers – Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořak, Shostakovitch! In this theatrical symphony concert, the audience does just that, flying through space and time on the coattails of young Corky, as she attempts to recreate the musical formula that will bring a happy ending to a time travel experiment gone awry. Members of Canada’s Platypus Theatre present a program for children that brings classical music to life in an intelligent, entertaining, and interactive way.

Click on this link to purchase tickets
http://daytonphilharmonic.com/content.jsp?articleId=1172

Cirque de la Symphonie May 10, 2009 at 3pm Location: Mead Theatre - Schuster Center
May provides a high-flying end to the Family series. Cirque de la Symphonie is a new production formed to bring the magic of cirque to the music hall. It is an exciting adaptation of artistic performances widely seen in theaters and arenas everywhere. More than anything, it is an organization of many of the best cirque artists in the world, including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen.

Click on this link to purchase tickets
http://daytonphilharmonic.com/content.jsp?articleId=1173

Or call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 and a friendly agent will help you select the right series and the right seats!

Family Sundays - Cincinnati Orchestra

2009-01-03T19:46:00.000-08:00

FAMILY SUNDAYS

The perfect time—and place—to reconnect as a family
4 SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS, 3 pm
CHILDREN AGES 6-18 ONLY $5 (single tickets)
CHILDREN AGES 6-18 ONLY $20 (subscriptions)

SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
JAN 18
Paavo Järvi, conductor
Denis Matsuev, piano
SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
A reviewer once called Denis Matsuev the “virtuosic Hercules of the Steinway.” The popular and powerful pianist returns for Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous concerto, featuring extensive violin and cello solos for the CSO’s principal players. Tüür’s plaintive homage and Mahler’s First Symphony, known for its spectacular sonic effects, bookend the program

BEYOND THE SEA
FEB 22
Robert Porco, conductor
Brett Polegato, baritone

BEYOND THE SEA
It's not often we get to hear this Baroque beauty in the concert hall, yet Handel’s Water Music continues to delight and inspire nearly 300 years after it was written. Awash in a sonic waves of pleasure, the lush Sea Symphony of Vaughan Williams honors the sea, imitates the perfect storm, admires the stars and bids us to sail forth and explore.

MIDORI PLAYS MENDELSSOHN
APR 26
Paavo Järvi, conductor
Midori, violin

MIDORI PLAYS MENDELSSOHN
A reigning superstar of the violin, the incomparable Midori returns for Mendelssohn’s brilliant showpiece, complete with dazzling passagework, tender melodies and harmonic flights of fancy. French gems bookend the program, with the thrilling Organ Symphony bringing the concerts to a spectacular close.

Click on this link for more information about the Family Sunday Concerts
http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/Events/CSOSeriesV0809.asp

Lollipop Family Concert - Cincinnati Orchestra

2009-01-03T19:41:00.000-08:00

LOLLIPOP FAMILY CONCERT!

2008-2009 SeasonThe CSO presents delightful Saturday morning Lollipop Family Concerts designed for children ages 3–10 and their families. These creatively themed concerts are enjoyed by thousands of families each year and present a terrific opportunity to introduce young children to symphonic music. Join us for pre-concert activities in the lobby, including an opportunity to get "up close and musical" with instruments and the CSO musicians who play them.$12 Adults, $7 Children (one concert), or $20 Adults, $10 Children (both concerts)

SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2009 at 10:30 am Vince Lee, conductor

America's favorite pastime teams up with Cincinnati's favorite pastime to present a concert of music about baseball. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Vince Lee will play ball with music like The Star Spangled Banner, Casey at the Bat and Take Me Out to the Ballgame. The CSO has covered the bases with the music and special guests will help round out a homerun program. Root, root, root for the CSO Lollipop Concert!

Come early to experience the “Instrument Petting Zoo” and “Meet a Musician” areas beginning at 9:30 am!

Click on this link to purchase tickets
http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/Events/family.asp

Why Enroll in Kindermusik??

2008-12-30T23:37:00.000-08:00

A recent study found that repeated enrollment in Kindermusik improves a child's ability to plan, guide, and control their own behavior.

* "Children currently enrolled in Kindermusik showed higher levels of self-control than those never enrolled and those previously enrolled....This suggests that in order for children to reap the benefit of increased self-control as a result of Kindermusik participation, it is important to have repeated and recent Kindermusik experiences and remain enrolled in the program."

* "Four-year-old children who had been exposed to Kindermusik for longer periods of time are better off in terms of self-control - namely a child's ability to plan, guide, and control their own behavior - than similar children with less Kindermusik history."

* "These experiences, stop-go, high-low, fast-slow, short-long, and loud-soft, whereby children's motor behavior is guided by the music, appear to be good exercise for young children's emerging self-regulatory skills."

The study, "The Effects of Kindermusik on Behavioral Self-Regulation in Early Childhood," was conducted in 2005 in the psychology department at George Mason University in Virginia.

Results were made available to Kindermusik in May, 2005. The study was conducted by Adam Winsler Ph.D and graduate student Lesley Ducenne in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University.

The 15-month study included 91 children between the ages of 3 and 5 who were split into three groups: 23 students currently enrolled in Kindermusik, 19 students previously enrolled in Kindermusik and 49 students of similar family backgrounds from local preschools who had never had Kindermusik.

The children were observed doing a variety of tasks that required self-control such as slowing down their motor behavior, delaying their gratification, refraining from touching attractive but forbidden toys, quietly whispering, and compliance with instructions to initiate or stop certain behaviors. Parents also completed surveys.

The study was supervised by Adam Winsler, Ph.D, Applied Developmental Psychology in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University.

Welcome to Kimberly's Kindermusik Blog

2008-12-30T23:07:00.000-08:00

Hello to all!!

I am new to this blogging experience!! Welcome to my new site.

The Winter/Spring schedule for Kindermusik classes are now on-line for registration!! Please go to kimberlyskindermusik.kindermusik.net to register for the classes. Monday classes will start on Monday - January 26, 2009. The Friday classes in Beavercreek will start on Friday - January 30, 2009. All other classes will start the week of February 2, 2009. Classes will be held in Kettering, Centerville, Beavercreek, Springboro, and Mason this winter/spring.

If you are interested in a Free Preview Class - please contact me at 937-367-6732 for information or e-mail at kimberlyskindermusik@yahoo.com

I hope you all have a safe New Year's Celebration!!!

Ms. Kim