9 Ways to Make the Most of Kindermusik


We know that Kindermusik is an investment in your child, and we want to ensure that you make the most of it. So, we put together a list of tried-and-true ways to help you do just that!

9 ways to make the most of Kindermusik: 

  1. Show up. Sounds easy enough, right? But we know it’s not. We understand how busy life can be. We also understand that children and adults get sick. Or it snows or rains or your little one finally takes a nap (30 minutes before class!). It happens. Do your best to attend each week. If you can’t make it, just let us know, and sign up for one of our make-up classes.

  2. Arrive 5-10 minutes early. Most children need a few minutes to transition into something new. Those extra few minutes give your child the opportunity to take off shoes, find a spot to sit, interact with others in class, or even to explore the room.

  3. Connect with other parents in class. When you arrive a few minutes early, it gives you time to get to know other parents who understand the unique joys (and challenges!) of raising a child the same age. Kindermusik can be the perfect place to share parenting tips, set up play dates, or even to hear which restaurants let children eat free!

  4. Follow your child’s lead. We share lots of ideas in class. In fact, we start each class singing or waving or running or even blinking hello. It all depends on the ideas each child shares. Go along with the ones your child provides or the way your child chooses to respond to the music or play the egg shakers, etc.

  5. Have fun and relax. Seriously. It’s that simple.

  6. Actively participate. You are your child’s first and best teacher. Your child learns from your words and actions. When your little one sees you authentically engaging in class or at home, your child will, too. So go ahead, sing and dance and be silly. Rediscover the joys of childhood with your child as the tour guide.

  7. Turn off your phone and your internal To-Do list. (We know you have one, because, well, we do, too!) Focus on these precious moments with your child. You are making memories that will last a lifetime. Trust us. We hear it from former parents and students all the time.

  8. Play Kindermusik at home, in the car, at the grocery store, before bed, anywhere! Kindermusik isn’t just a weekly class. We intentionally include materials for families to use together outside of class. Connecting the classroom learning to those “everyday” moments supports your role as your child’s first and best teacher and strengthens the neural connections in your child’s brain. (It’s fun and easy with the Kindermusik app!!)

  9. Celebrate the uniqueness of your child . We love the Dr. Seuss quote: “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Our program is better because you and your child are in it. No one else can participate in quite the same way. So, celebrate each week the “truer than true” way your child contributes! We certainly will.

See you in the classroom!


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