Thanks for stopping by A Family Place. I enjoy working with families, and sharing the power of music with them. Kindermusik provides this outlet for me. This blog will allow me to share thoughts and ideas that can help families in their journey.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Updated list for fall Kindermusik classes

Fall 2011- what's available UPDATE!!!


It's shaping up to be a great year, and many classes are already full, with some nearing capacity.

Village (newborns - 18 months)
Monday 6:30 p.m. - FULL
Tuesday 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - FULL
Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Our Time (18 months - 3 years)
Monday 5:45 p.m. - 2 spaces available
Tuesday 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday 10:15 a.m. - FULL
Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m.

Imagine That (3.5 - 5 years)
Monday 5;30 p.m. - FULL
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 2 spaces available
Friday 10:15 a.m.

Young Child, semester 1
Tuesday 3:40 p.m.
Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Young Child, semester 3
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - FULL --NOTE TIME HAS MOVED TO 5 PM

Beyond Kindermusik
Year 1 - Thursday 3:45 p.m.
Year 2 - Thursday 4:15 p.m.

Classes that do not list availability, have more than
3 slots available

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Fall 2011- what's available

The summer session of Kindermusik is now complete, and fall classes begin the week of August 15.

It's shaping up to be a great year, and many classes are already full, with some nearing capacity.

Village (newborns - 18 months)
Monday 6:30 p.m. - 1 space available
Tuesday 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - FULL
Thursday 9:30 a.m.

Our Time (18 months - 3 years)
Monday 5:45 p.m. - 3 spaces available
Tuesday 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday 10:15 a.m. - FULL
Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m.

Imagine That (3.5 - 5 years)
Monday 5;30 p.m. - FULL
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 2 spaces available
Friday 10:15 a.m.

Young Child, semester 1
Tuesday 3:40 p.m.
Thursday 5:15 p.m.

Young Child, semester 3
Tuesday 4:45 p.m. (may move to 5 pm) - 3 spaces available

Beyond Kindermusik
Year 1 - Thursday 3:45 p.m.
Year 2 - Thursday 4:15 p.m.

Classes that do not list availability, have more than
3 slots available



Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Summer drumming

Summer Kindermusik has been full of exploration & fun. Here are some recent pictures of our drumming.

Carter showing Mom how to play!

Lauren pats along to the music.
Even our littlest friends enjoy exploring the sounds of the drum.

Little children with the big drum.

Sometimes the drum helps the children pull up & stand.

Sarah & Jackson share a drum.

I just love this picture of Wesley & his mom. They are having fun marching to the music and waving their scarves.


One week remains before the summer fun ends. BUT WAIT, a bonus class is added on Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday July 20. If you missed a class due to vacation join us on one of those days. Busy Days for newborns to 18 months on Tuesday, Musical Beginnings for 18 months - 3 years on Wednesday.

Fall classes begin August 15. You can get a registration form here.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Fall Registration Countdown

The summer session of Kindermusik is coming to a close & that means fall classes are around the corner! Classes are filling quickly, so send in your registration & deposit today to get the class for you. The Village class on Wednesday 9:15 a.m. is already full, so other choices need to be selected.

If you register and pay in full by July 15, you can deduct $10. Other discounts include having siblings enrolled (10%), or having curriculum from an older child & getting a sibling home kit...that saves you $40. If none of the discounts apply & you can't pay in full, then email me (knobles@berry.edu) about a payment plan.

Classes begin August 15 and run for 15 weeks. With a few holidays in the mix, you get class until early December! The fee you pay includes ALL your materials plus the weekly classes. No equipment to purchase, just come as your are for once a week music making with your child, and new friends too! Come join the fun.


Do you need some affirmation that Kindermusik is a solid choice for your family? Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, author of "Raising Your Spirited Child", has this to say:

"Kindermusik brings parents and children together for fun and education. The learning is active, engaging and developmentally appropriate. Children are exposed to diverse learning materials and are provided with rich opportunities for hands-on experiences with developmentally appropriate instruments. The joy is in the process of learning and the result is children who are more attuned in reaching their full potential."