That's Life in the Fast Lane

"That's life in the fast lane" is a saying often repeated in our household. 

"From when they wake up until they fall fast asleep, it’s all about go-go-GO! in the world of a toddler. (Just ask their exhausted parents!!)  There’s a lot of cuteness, curiosity, and personality emerging – some of it you laugh at, some of it you scratch your head about.  Kindermusik gives you and your child the perfect opportunity to laugh together, play together, engage and connect in new ways, socialize, and even sneak in a few extra hugs.  Plus we’ll teach you a song to get you through nearly every routine in your day!" - Minds on Music Blog

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We finished our summer class: Beach Days today!  It was an incredible, versatile, and fun unit for children of all ages!  I taught 2 years olds at the YMCA every Monday in June and then later held a baby/toddler class in my home on Saturdays.  My students and I loved the beach sounds and the Caribbean music! A big favorite activity was rolling beach balls on the big blue blanket to music.  Parents and children held on to a large blanket and made it look like waves in the ocean and the beach balls rolled up and down on the waves! 

 It's time to start planning the fall!  I have set up some tentative class times on my website: www.kindermusik.com/158709

If you are interested in trying out a class, please let me know! You can call me at 480-878-8028 or e-mail me at kinderwithsarah@gmail.com!

Summer Class Schedule -JUNE 2014!

Beach Days is our summer unit for Wiggle and Grow.  This Kindermusik curriculum was developed for 2 and 3 year olds but is adaptable for children of all ages.  I have been facilitating it as a family style class to accommodate more students.

The class comes with an audio CD and access to the Home Digital materials for this unit.  We will be singing, moving and dancing, and playing instruments to our Beach Theme all month long!

Cost is $45 and only $10 for additional siblings. Contact me for scheduling! This class is on Mondays at 9am at the East Valley YMCA. I will also be teaching it on Saturdays at 10 am in my studio.  Class begins on June 2nd! We will also be having class on June 30th as a makeup class - if you attend all 5 weeks, you get 5 for the price of 4!  Register Today!

If you don't see a day or time that will work for you, I am flexible!  Please contact me by e-mailing kinderwithsarah@gmail.com or calling (480) 878-8028 and we can work something out! 

Wiggle and Grow 2013 - 2014

Wiggle and Grow is a Music and Movement Program for small children ages 18 months up to age 3.  We explore music within different themes and cultures in a fun and engaging way!  This program is researched based and in line with age appropriate guidelines of the NAEYC! It is also a wonderful way to bond with your child and get to meet other parents in a comfortable environment!

Contact Miss Sarah to get enrolled today!

Class meets at 9:30 am on Fridays at Miss Sarah’s Home Studio for approx. 45 minutes. Miss Sarah’s

studio is located at 3566 E. Michelle Way Gilbert, AZ 85234. (Baseline and Higley)

The class  begins on September 27th, 2013 and enrollment is ongoing.  You can jump in at anytime.  This year I will be teaching 6 units. Each unit consists of 4 weekly classes.

Tuition is $45 per child per unit.  $10 more per unit for each sibling. This price includes 4 weekly classes and access to the kindermusik website’s downloadable music and activities.   In the class you have the potential to own 6 wonderful albums of quality children’s music! Instruments are also available for

purchase for around $5.

Call, text, or e-mail to schedule your free preview class today!  You and your child are invited to attend any of the classes on the dates below!  Bring a friend and receive tuition credits!

Miss Sarah

(480) 878-8028

kinderwithsarah@gmail.com

Unit: Colors and Shapes on the Farm

September 27^th

October 4^th

October 18^th

October 25th (Halloween Party)

Unit: Rhyme Around Town

November 1^st

November 8^th

November 15^th

November 22^nd

Unit: Marvelous Me

December 6^th

December 13th (Holiday Party)

January 10^th

January 17^th

Unit: Go, Go, Go

January 24th

January 31^st

February 7^th

February 14^th (Valentine’s Day Party)

Unit:  Silly All Over

February 21^st

February 28^th

March 7^th

March 21^st

Unit: Time For Lunch

March 28th

April 4^th

April 11^th

April 25th (Spring Party)

Demo Days!

We held our first Demo class last Friday in my home studio.  It was so fun and so nice to introduce Kindermusik to friends in my neighborhood! The kids were engaged and having fun.  I just love seeing their smiles!  I am hoping that these kids come back for more once my classes begin in October!

Right now I am working on learning the music and activities in the Wiggle and Grow - Colors and Shapes on the Farm Unit.  There are some really great songs!  Morning Sun Has Risen and Walking in the Green Grass have been running through my head all week-end, and I have caught my own kids singing them! It's wonderful!

Each Class meets once a week and is organized into 4 week units.  Every 4 weeks, the theme changes and the music and activities all change too.  It is a lot of work for a new Kindermusik teacher to learn them all! But I am so in love with this program and with the opportunity to learn so many different and engaging songs and activities for these young people! Plus parents get a new download every month with all the songs and access to the Kindermusik @ Home website with additional activities.

It's great because the more a child is exposed to this music and these activities, the more music will become part of their lives beyond their early years.  Studies have shown that children who have been involved in early childhood music programs are better prepared for school in not only self regulation and motor planning skills, but also in language and literacy, and math.

Come check out a class today!

-Miss Sarah

It happened.  I received my license from Kindermusik International! I completed my coursework, finished holding my last practicum class, and nailed my interview.

Now I just need to find students...

Marketing doesn't come naturally to me.  I guess I was just taught that we don't flaunt.  Well, now it's time to flaunt and I am feeling a bit shy.

But, Kindermusik truly is the best program that I have found for children and their parents.  I have been searching for a program that I could feel passionate about.  This is it!

If you are looking for a cute recital at the end of classes with costumes and decorations - you won't find it.  We aren't performance driven. We are process driven. We are enabling children to love music, not pressuring them to be performers. We are providing the foundation of music learning for the future. 

We strive to keep it age appropriate and for those of you that know me - know I am obsessed with this concept (hence my refusal to participate in copy paper drives for kindergartners and preschoolers - worksheets are not developmentally appropriate!).  Developmentally appropriate, means that we are not asking children to do something they are not physically or mentally capable to do, we are keeping the music and activities at their level.

Kindermusik is child centered - which means that we follow the child.  We provide the music and the ideas, and watch the child's reaction and go with it! If you come to my class and you feel like your child isn't particpating in a way that is appropriate, then I am doing something wrong.  Aside from aggressive behavior, there isn't a wrong way to participate.

Kindermusik is a place where a kid truly can be a kid.

It is fun!

It is quality music and materials.

It is research based.  During my master's degree studies I read a research paper that found that children who had participated in early childhood music programs, specifically Kindermusik, were better at self regulation - the ability to control their actions and emotions.

And most importantly, it is time for you to bond with your child.  There is so much going on in our busy lives! Make time to come to a Kindermusik class with your child and you will feel a little bit more fulfilled! 

Sign up for a free sample class today!

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What is Kindermusik?

It is happening.  Here in Gilbert, AZ.  Kindermusik is opening a new studio! Miss Sarah has been already finished teaching her practicum group and is ready to receive her teaching license! Check back soon for a list of classes starting in September!

What is Kindermusik?  Kindermsuik is an early childhood music and movement program for children ages newborn to age 7.  As children participate in this program they will sing, dance, laugh, and move all while developing their brains and bodies along the way!  While fostering a love of music, Kindermusik also helps children develop language and literacy, spatial awareness, and motor function control. The best part of all, it's just so much fun!