Kindermusik with Ronda Williams

(infant - 14 months)

(2) 6-weeks Sessions
Class meets once a week with parent or caregiver

Feathers
The musical poems of Woody Guthrie, bird songs, and the naturally occurring sounds in nature help babies develop an early appreciation — and accelerated aptitude — for language, movement, and music in this class. Home Materials: CD with over 25 specially-selected recordings from class, Kindermusik chimeball, a colorful picture book of birds—Feathers, and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy.

Do-Si-Do
Pick up your baby and dance. Dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha and learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning skills — from head-to-toe. In this class, play a variety of baby appropriate instruments, a dance with fun props. Home Materials: CD with songs from class, an instrument—Kindermusik eggshaker and scarf, a picture board book—Do-Si-Do—with lilting move-to-it rhyming text, and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy.

Wednesday

9:30 - 10:15 am

(18 months - 3 yrs)

12-weeks Session
Class meets once a week with parent or caregiver

Wiggles & Giggles
The more than 30 songs, 15 dances, and eight different instruments create these unique music activities, designed to reflect the importance of movement in the life of a toddler. Home Materials: Double CD features 50 songs, sounds, and recordings of favorite activities from class; two story books—Watch Me! and Pete and P.J., to develop early literacy skills; Home Activity Book; and specially-made pair of zigzag blocks—instrument to develop rhythm and hand-eye coordination-all conveniently stored in a Wiggles & Giggles carry bag.

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

(3-4 yrs)

12-weeks Session
consisting of three four week sessions with or without parent or caregiver

Kindermusik ABC Music and Me:
An early literacy and language program

ABC Music & Me is a research-based language and early literacy program built around music. ABC Music & Me helps toddlers and preschoolers develop pre-literacy and language skills through a child’s most-loved rituals: music and story time. ABC Music & Me supports the early childhood standards and requirements for “high quality programs” as defined by the National Institute for Early Education. Plus for the older age group, ABC Music & Me aligns with pre-K national and state standards.

What you’ll experience in class:

Songs and rhymes to develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills
Tapping, clacking, and ringing rhythm instruments in time with music to improve hand-eye coordination
Focused listening with music to improve skills in following directions
Instrument play to strengthen fine motor skills
Developmentally-appropriate songs to develop vocal chords and expressive speech
Learning that emphasizes storytelling, imaginative play, and taking turns

Carnival of Music, Animals -a-Dancing, Around the Farm

Tuesdays

12:30 - 1:15 pm

(4 1/2 - 5 yrs)
not yet in Kindergarten

12-weeks Session
consisting of three four week sessions with or without parent or caregiver

Rhythm of the Land, Sounds Abound, Jazz Kitchen

Thursdays

1:00 - 1:45 pm

(5 - 6 yrs)
in Kindergarten

13-weeks Session
Class meets once a week without parent or caregiver.

A Young Child students explore many facets of music – speaking, singing, moving, listening, creating, playing instruments, and learning about reading and writing music. Creative movement or dances are interspersed with quiet activities like drawing or focused listening. The curriculum introduces the glockenspiel, a pre-keyboard instrument, and string and woodwind instruments like the dulcimer and recorder. The capstone of Kindermusik, Young Child is the perfect pressure-free preparation for formal instruction in piano, violin or voice.

Semester 1
Everything your child learns later in semesters 2, 3, and 4 begins with this early introduction to singing, reading, and writing music and rhythm. Through dances and games that focus on rhythmic development, we'll learn a keyboard instrument—the glockenspiel—which will be used throughout all the Young Child classes. Your At Home Materials provide the music, instruments, stickers, and activities for a home version of the same playful activities you'll hear about from class, so your child—and you!—can learn where you're most comfortable: at home.

Home Materials: Children’s Folder with stickers, games bag, and Music At Home Cards, Family Songbook, Home CD of music from class, glockenspiel, and canvas bag (during first semester).

Tuesdays	2:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesdays	3:20 - 4:20 pm

(age 6-7 yrs)

13-weeks Session
Class meets once a week without parent or caregiver.

Semester 3
Appalachian music is a featured musical style this semester. First, you and your child will build a two-stringed dulcimer instrument with materials that we'll provide. Then in class we'll learn to play chords and simple melodies on the instrument you built together. We'll also explore rhythm concepts through dance with an introduction to the basic steps in jazz, ballet, and tap dances. Your Home Materials include dulcimer-making materials, activity cards, and music that features recordings from Appalachia, African-America, and Native American music, as well as the Western Art music of the Nutcracker Suite.

Home Materials: Children’s Folder with stickers, games bag, and Music At Home Cards, Family Songbook, Home CD of music from class, and dulcimer.

Tuesday

3:20 - 4:20 pm

Kindermusik with Ronda Williams
1022 Clay Street • Ashland, Oregon 97520

541-840-0380
danskemor1@aol.com

Kindermusik with Ronda Williams
1022 Clay Street • Ashland, Oregon 97520

541-840-0380
info@kindermusikwithronda.com