Imagine your child swinging softly in a blanket or dancing with you around a maypole. Village provides a delightful environment unlike any other. Through a unique blend of multi-level activities that includes creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component, your baby's growth and development are stimulated and all of his senses engaged.
Kindermusik Village, for children newborn to 1 1/2 years of age, incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement. High quality, professionally created class and At Home materials include Kindermusik Foundations of Learning, insights based on current research that educate parents about their babies' unique development.
Class size maximum: 10 children
Days and Times offered:
- Ridgefield: Tuesdays at 9:30, Thursdays at 11:45, Fridays at 10:30, Saturdays at 10:30
- Mt. Kisco: Fridays at 11:30, Saturdays at 10:30
Fee including home materials: $85 per month, or sign up for 4 months and receive a 10% discount
2012 Units:
Dew Drops
Stop and smell the roses—and lily of the valley, and tulips, and pansies. In this class, parents and babies will play and move together to songs about flowers, such as “Jasmine Flower,” “How Does Your Garden Grow?,” and “White Coral Bells.” You’ll also hear traditional Irish music, dance a jig and move to the “Irish Trot.” Each month (April - June) will feature a different Dew Drops theme.
Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a board book of colorful flowers—DewDrops, a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall, and a Flower Bells instrument for music-making at home.
See Summer Schedule link for classes offered during July and August.
Zoom Buggy!
Swoosh, vroom, and clickety-clack your way through this delightful unit. Babies and adults will dance, sing, and play instruments to the theme of being on the go. Chug around the room to the song “Little Red Caboose,” hold on tightly while “Riding in the Buggy,” and dance your way to “Zoom-e-oh!” Engage in rituals and playful activities such as infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time. Each month (September-November) will feature a different Zoom Buggy! theme.
Home Materials: Colorful board book of different vehicles—ZoomBuggy,Home CD of the songs heard in class, a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens visions and promotes early literacy, and a set of shape shakers for music-making at home. The home materials set is offered with or without an adorable diaper bag that can be used for carrying materials to and from class.
Dream Pillow
This title alone brings images of rocking, cuddling, singing, and lulling to sleep. But leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. Babies and Adults will swirl to a dreamy cloud dance “Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland.” They’ll also play baby appropriate instruments to “Aiken Drum,” and “Sarasponda.” Favorite nursery rhymes like “Wee Willie Winkie,” and “Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling,” are sprinkled throughout the classes. It’s easy to weave many of the class songs and activities into your families’ daily routines. Each month (November-January) will feature a different Dream Pillow theme.
Home Materials: A board book that calms and relaxes—Dream Pillow Lullaby, Home CD of the songs heard in class, a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy, and a fish baby shaker for music-making at home. The home materials set is offered with or without an adorable diaper bag that can be used for carrying materials to