Kindermusik Weekly Music Education "Rhythms of the Land"
Children will experience musical symbols and diverse instruments, laying the groundwork for formal music instruction. Dance, sing and begin to master music terms and concepts, building a strong foundation for math, reading, and writing.
Christa Beck, Licensed Kindermusik Educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(110)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Kindermusik offers children exciting first experiences with musical symbols and more complex instruments, laying the groundwork for formal music instruction. -Listening to a variety of sounds, including music from individual instruments and complete compositions that highlight specific genres, cultures, composers, or concepts and sharing their listening observations -More complicated instrument-play, such as dances that include instrument play, back-and-forth rhythm conversations with instruments, and songs with accompanying instrument patterns -Experiencing various types of movement, including creative movement, movement with a partner, group, instruments, or props, and movement that explores concepts like high/low or staccato/legato -Singing a variety of songs in an appropriate range and engaging in call-and-response, echoing, and instrument play -Pretend play through music, vocal development, storytelling, listening, and movement -Introduction to music concepts and vocabulary Included in class is an interactive online portal of songs, an ebook and video field trips. Listening games, crafts that incorporate the lesson theme, and a video piano lesson are all included. Join us in this four week class, that truly takes the online learning home beyond our 40 minutes each week and incorporates it into your daily routines and rituals. New theme each month.
Learning Goals
Enhanced self-awareness, refined listening skills
Heightened sense of creativity
Development of sensory, motor, and cognitive skills
Increasing pitch accuracy, memory recall, and sequencing abilities
Ability to cooperate within a group, exhibit self-control, and listen attentively
Stronger foundation for language and literacy skills, such as phonological awareness, focused attention, effective communication, and vocabulary
Strengthened brain connections used to integrate new learning, make decisions, and think critically
Other Details
Supply List
We encourage children to have: -Something to tap (drum, box, plastic tub, a wooden spoon with a pot or pan) -Something to shake (shaker instrument, box of mac n cheese, rice in a plastic tub, etc.) -Any other instruments they can explore and play in class (uke, guitar, drums, mallet instruments, etc.) -Scarf, small blanket, or streamer to move.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
110reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Miss Christa is in her 22nd year teaching Kindermusik classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and big kids.
"I am passionate about bringing music into families everyday lives. Singing helps children transition, forms new brain connections, and creates joy in the lives of children and adults. I get to witness that joy and learning in each class!"
Christa has an advanced degree in Mathematics from Wake Forest University and sees tremendous ways that music and mathematics are connected from an early age.
"I believe that each child is important, and has value in this world. The goal is to help every child achieve their greatest potential, using music as a beautiful tool."
Christa's favorite times have been spent traveling the US and world, bringing Kindermusik into the lives of underserved communities. She loves to see children light up when the singing begins.
Children matter. Families matter. Music matters!Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
4-8 learners per class
