Class Descriptions
A note about ages: Kindermusik is beneficial for all children no matter their age or ability. The suggested ages listed refer to a child's developmental age, not their physical age. If you're not sure which class would be best for your child,
please feel free to contact McKinna!
Thursdays:
5:30pm Level 2 (2-3 y.o.) @ Enabling Garden, Altoona
Fridays:
9:15am Foundations (babies)- location TBD
2pm Move & Groove (4-6)- location TBD
Saturdays:
9:15am Level 1 (1-2 y.o.)- Virtual
Don't see the class you want? Contact McKinna to create it!
FOUNDATIONS
(Cuddle & Bounce)
Foundations class is for babies as little as a few weeks old up to the time they start walking confidently. This class will:
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strengthens bonds between you and your child
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creates incredible developmental opportunities while your child's brain is growing the most
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benefits all areas of your child's learning- physical, mental, social, emotional, and musical!
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strong foundation for future musical activity
LEVEL 1
(Sing & Play)
Level 1 class is for children age 1-2, or confident walkers. This class will:
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encourages your child's sense of discovery and play
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builds their confidence as leaders in their own learning
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builds on previous Kindermusik experiences to help them find a steady beat, move to the music, and begin to learn good classroom skills
LEVEL 2
(Wiggle & Grow)
Level 2 class is for children 18 months - 3 years old. This class will:
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encourages toddlers to initiate their own ideas
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nurture their social and emotional growth
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encourage cognitive development in a playful and safe environment
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continue to foster a life long love for music!
LEVEL 3
(Laugh & Learn)
Level 3 class is for children 3 - 4 years old.
This class will:
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feature 30 minutes of class time without the parent/caregiver, and 15 minutes of Sharing Time at the end of class.
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encourage their individuality, and assist with separation anxiety in a safe space.
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encourage vocabulary and language development.
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encourage the development of opinions about music!
All Ages!
The All Ages class is for children up to age 6. This class will include activities that are easily adaptable for the age of the child, and is a great choice for families with multiple children and time for only one class. It's also a perfect class for one of your unlimited make-ups!
This class will:
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nurture a sense of care and community among children of many ages
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provide a bonding experience for families
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create an environment of innovation and delight!
LEVEL 4
(Move & Groove)
Level 4 class is for children 4-5 years old.
This class will:
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feature 30 minutes of class time without the parent/caregiver, and 15 minutes of Sharing Time at the end of class.
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help children gain pre-kindergarten classroom skills.
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provide lots of energetic movement
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help children begin to keep a steady beat and match pitch in singing more consistently.
Kindermusik for the Young Child
"Young Child" classes are for children ages 5-7 taking place over 4 semesters. It is intended to build knowledge and skills from week to week.
This class will:
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feature 30 minutes of class time without the parent/caregiver, and 15 minutes of Sharing Time at the end of class.
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pressure-free (process, not performance) environment for learning musical basics.
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learn concepts, language, notation, and vocabulary of music and the greatest composers.
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encourage exploration of music and instruments, preparing them for formal lessons after all 4 semesters.
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gain experience in glockenspiel (pre-piano), two stringed dulcimer (pre-strings such as violin or cello), and recorder (pre-woodwind) and ensemble playing.