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post #21 of 23
Oh, gosh, I wish you lived near me. I teach a wonderful two hour class that includes dance and/or tumbling, theater, music and art (depending on the ages for the class). Plus, for the younger ones, we have a short book and snack time in the middle of class. In many ways, it is easier for the youngest kids than a one hour class in one subject. And two hours is long enough for a parent to go DO something - but parents are always welcome to watch through the window (and you can hear almost everything).

I do themes - for a few weeks in a row, much of the music, theater games, imagery during gymnastics, the book during snack, etc relates to the theme - say, pirates, cowboys or ballerinas. Then, the last week of class for that "theme", I dress in costume to match the theme.

We dance with scarves, play with (percussion) instruments, paint, run, skip, cartwheel, make faces and act out stories.

I love this job!
post #22 of 23
Gosh, I'm surprised no one's recommended Music Together yet!

We looooooooooooooooooooove Music Together! : It's similar to Kindermusik with a bit more freedom and leeway for the children. And I personally think the music from Music Together is much easier to swallow. More family(translation; adult)friendly. Confession? We're actually listening to a Music Together CD right now!

I've been taking my DD since she was about 5 months. She's now 16 and loves it!

I also used to take a little girl I nannied for and we had a blast in the classes until she was five.
post #23 of 23
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Originally Posted by SparklingGemini View Post
Gosh, I'm surprised no one's recommended Music Together yet!
DS and another girl in his class are both quite shy, and they both have enjoyed MT anyway. The teacher always invites them to come up and do things (like try out her autoharp) and doesn't mind that DS and the other girl drag mommy along. It's also been totally OK that Mr Rabbit attends class with DS.
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