| We all want our child to develop the skills they need to | | | | to formal instrumental lessons at a later age. It also |
| communicate. We also want them to be self confident | | | | helps the children understand better, the melodies, |
| and to exhibit at least some self control. One way to | | | | rhythms, and beats that musical instruments make. |
| improve these skills is to enroll them in a music and | | | | Classes also include other activities such as singing to |
| movement class meant for children in their age group. | | | | improve their vocal skills. They will repeat words and |
| Their language skills will improve through all of the | | | | phrases, and try to mimic the vocal inflection and |
| singing. Many songs include rhyming, imitating sounds, | | | | rhythm that is used by the instructors. |
| and identifying objects, which helps to build their | | | | In order to teach children early literacy skills, there is |
| language skills. Physical skills will also be improved | | | | also story time. Kids will learn more about how |
| through the movement portion of the class. They will | | | | language is used, and the meaning of different words |
| improve their sense of timing, spatial awareness, and | | | | and symbols. This will help them develop the skills they |
| balance. Because they need to take turns and listen to | | | | will need to learn to read both books and music. |
| others, their social skills will also get a boost. | | | | Movement is a big part of these classes, with kids |
| Classes for 18 month to 3 year old children usually | | | | participating in circle games, group dances, and |
| focus on these skills. They are usually small, with only | | | | synchronized and expressive movement activities. |
| about 10 or 12 children, and last about 45 minutes. | | | | Finally, music and movement classes give parents |
| Parents participate with their toddlers for shared | | | | some quality time with their kids, as well as useful |
| learning and to build up bonding. | | | | information on activities they can do with their kids at |
| Children will get to try out the different instruments in | | | | home to improve their skills and build on what they |
| the class to learn, explore, and differentiate the unique | | | | learn in the class. |
| sounds different instruments make. This is a precursor | | | | |