What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
Welcome to MYA - the coolest class in town where music, yoga, and art collide to create a whirlwind of fun and creativity! This is the full 45-min version, I also have a 30-min ongoing course and a 30-min onetime class. In each session, we dive into a world of melodies, yoga poses, and art projects, all centered around a special theme. We kick things off with a catchy tune, then get cozy with a weekly affirmation or a calming breathing exercise. Next up, we stretch and move with a series of energizing yoga poses. After that, it's time to groove to some tunes, play games, or enjoy musical stories. And finally, we unleash our inner artists with a craft project that ties everything together, ending on a high note with a farewell melody. Certain parts of the class will feel familiar and comforting, while others will bring a fresh burst of excitement each week. This class is designed to be a magical mix of music and mindfulness, helping kids manage their emotions while having a blast. Plus, they'll pick up key preschool skills like counting, reading, and socializing - all while having the time of their lives! Class Schedule and Descriptions: ***No Classes from 12/3/24-1/5/25*** (1/6/25) Video Games Week I Accept Myself, Video Game Yoga, Green Hill Zone, Super Bros., iSpy Emotions Game, Blue Hedgehog Bracelet Craft (Materials needed: PDF page, scissors and glue. If possible, print the PDF on thicker paper. Parental guidance recommended when using scissors.) (1/13/25) Pizza Math Week I Am Open To New Things, Opposites Yoga, Pizza Pie Hot, Pizza Dance, Pizza Party Game, Pizza Plate Art (Materials Needed: Paper plate, scrap paper, red paint, paintbrush, scissors and glue/tape, or PDF template pages.) ***No Classes 1/20/25*** (1/27/25) Lunar New Year Week Details Coming Soon (2/3/25) American Sign Language Week Details Coming Soon (2/10/25) Lovely Dinosaurs Week I Am Loved, Love Yoga, All You Need is Love, Dinosaurs in Love, Dinosaur Match Game, Lovely Dinosaur Craft (Materials needed: PDF Template or blank paper, scrap paper, glue/tape, scissors, markers, optional craft decor) ***No Classes 2/17/25*** (2/24/25) African Animals Week I Am Honest, African Animals Yoga, 7 Continents, The Circle of Life, Maua Mazuri, Fire on the Mountain Game, Paper Cup Hippos (Materials needed: Paper/styrofoam cup(s), glue/tape, scissors. Optional: markers and craft decor. Non-crafty PDF version available.) (3/3/25) ‘Reading is Rad’ Week I Am Balanced, Opposites Yoga, I Love to Read, Apples and Bananas, Book Making All About Me (Materials needed: PDF Pages printed double sided if possible and favorite coloring utensils/stickers/craft decor.) (3/10/25) Music Week I Am a Good Listener, Music Makes Me Sing, Rock Band, Presto Largo, Piano Adventures Game, Bottle Cap Castanets Craft (Materials needed: cardboard, scissors or knife to cut the cardboard, hot glue, at least two metal bottle caps/metal washers/coins for each castanet, paint/craft decor/fancy tape. Parent supervision and help may be required! Materials needed for Alternate Art: Coloring utensils and the PDF pages.) (3/17/25) Lucky Week ***Afternoon/Evening Only*** I Can Do It, St. Patrick’s Day Yoga, Aiken Drum, Irish Potato, Rainbow Shamrock Art Page (Materials needed: PDF Art Page or draw your own shamrocks, and rainbow coloring utensils. Optional: Scissors.) (3/24/25) Rainbow Week Details Coming Soon ***No Classes 3/31/25*** (4/7/25) Bunny Week I Am Insightful, Easter Yoga, Calm Meditation, Shakey Egg, Bunny Boogie, Shakey Egg Instrument Craft (Materials needed: plastic container like an easter egg, rice/beans/beads. Optional: craft decor and/or stickers.) ***No Classes 4/14/25*** (4/21/25) Earth Week I Am Caring, Earth Day Yoga, Follow the Rainbow, We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands, A-B-C Recycle Art Craft (Materials needed: Plain or recycled paper, paint colors, paper plates to put paint on, and recycled materials to paint with.) (4/28/25) Healthy Bodies Week Details Coming Soon (5/5/25) Let’s Explore Mexico Week Details Coming Soon (5/12/25) I Love My Mom Week Details Coming Soon (5/19/25) Horses Week I Am Confident, Horse Yoga, Trot Trot Trot, All the Pretty Little Horses, Horsie Horsie Counting Game, Horse Mane Craft (Materials needed: 4-inch pieces of yarn, glue and/or tape, single hole-punch, scissors. Non-hole punch option provided. Paper cups to make clip clop sounds are optional. Parental guidance is recommended.) ***No Classes 5/26/25*** (6/2/25) Flowers I Am Resilient, Energizing Yoga, Fight Song, Flower Match Game, Hey Diddle Diddle, Resilient Flower Art Pages (Materials needed: PDF pages, scissors, glue/tape, coloring utensils.) (6/9/25) Superheros I Am Awesome, Warrior Series Yoga, Be A Superhero, Going On An Adventure, Superhero Wristband Art (Materials needed: PDF Template pages, colored paper in red, white, blue or favorite coloring utensils, scissors, glue/tape. Optional: Star stickers.) (6/16/25) I Love My Dad Week Details Coming Soon (6/23/25) I Love My Country Week Details Coming Soon ***No Classes 6/30/25*** I always over-plan, so a song or two may be cut for the sake of time and student fun. If learners want to chat, I'm all ears. Unfortunately, no recordings will be available, so let's make this live session count! Due to online music-making challenges, there will be moments when yogis will be muted for the best audio quality. Make sure your yogis know where that mute button is and to talk into the microphone. Grown-ups, be on standby in case a little unmuting action is needed, and keep an eye on the yoga practice. Remember to switch on Original Sound in your Zoom settings so I can enjoy hearing those sweet yogi voices! Get ready for a lively, inclusive class with me! I'm all about high energy and excitement, and I love bouncing ideas off my students for songs and games on the fly. I'll showcase visual yoga poses and games on screen, use annotations for details, pump up the audio with top-notch microphones and music clips, and even serenade you with my ukulele and piano skills!
Learning Goals
Music: Dive into the rhythms of big and little beats, tuning your ears to melodies, and immersing into different genres.
Yoga: Get cozy with deep breathing, positive affirmations and introductory yoga poses.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
When diving into yoga, remember to stretch like a sleepy cat and keep a water bottle handy for hydration. If you're more into the artsy side, get creative with whatever supplies you've got - no pressure! And Grown-Ups, don't forget to be Zoom-savvy and keep an eye out for your little yogis and artists. Oh, and crank up that Original Sound setting for some rockin' music vibes in class!
Check out this link for more help:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115003279466-Enabling-option-to-preserve-original-sound
Supply List
For most of our classes yogis will need: Water Bottle * Blank paper (or the PDF Art Page) * Coloring utensils like crayons, washable markers or coloring pencils * Glue/tape, and scissors * Yoga mat (optional) * For some specific classes where advanced notice will be provided as well as detailed in the class description, the learner may need: Inexpensive Watercolors * Chalk * Coloring Utensils * Paint * Art Supplies * Recycled art material like scraps of paper or fabric, leaves, string/yarn, crafty things, bits of stuff that are around the house * Baking supplies like flour, salt, oil, etc. * For all classes: A special PDF Grown-Up Guide is ready for you! Discover the hidden gems of our song lyrics, the yoga poses we'll showcase, and all the details about class materials. If you can't locate it, don't hesitate to reach out, especially if you're new. Feel free to substitute materials if needed. I typically share the details for our next adventure right after our ongoing escapade and new enrollees don’t have access to the classroom posts until after the first class is complete.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
PDF Grown-Up Guides are like treasure maps to adulting awesomeness! Inside, you'll find song lyrics, yoga pose snapshots, lovely links, and even a sprinkle of artsy PDFs or game goodies that you can do together to extend class time. These are posted to the classroom page a few days before our next scheduled class.
Yoga sequences are created by Kids Yoga Stories and are used with permission.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Manhattan School of Music
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University East Bay
I have over two decades of experience in music education, predominantly with children under 5. Furthermore, I have a longstanding yoga practice spanning almost 20 years, a profound appreciation for various art forms. I hold a Master's degree in Music from the acclaimed Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelors of Arts from California State University, East Bay. I am certified in Music Together and love to participate in professional development. Currently serving as the Music Director at Chelsea Piers in New York City, I also perform as a professional vocalist at prestigious venues such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, The National Chorale, and The Salvatones.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 157 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-6 learners per class