Healthy & Happy This Fall

With Fall classes starting and cooler weather approaching, viruses such as H1N1 (swine flu) have a much larger chance of spreading.  Here is what I’m doing to keep my classroom Healthy & Happy:
Before & After Class:

Clean toys, books, instruments or scarves with Clorox wipes or bleach-free disinfectant (like Lysol).

During Class:

Each adult and child must apply [...]

Can’t Decide Whether to Enroll?

Julie is accepting registrations for the Fall session. Classes begin August 22, so enroll today! Not sure? Check out this video, or contact Julie about a free preview class!

Call today before classes fill up!

Random Thoughts from Summer 2009

As I write this, my Summer 2009 session has just concluded and my summer piano lessons are nearly over.  Here are some random thoughts as I reflect upon this summer:

Babies can go from crawling to walking confidently in just a few weeks, and it’s an amazing thing to behold.
According to Landon, age 3, the new [...]

Kindermusik Fall 2009 Class Schedule is Here!

Julie is pleased to announce the Fall 2009 Kindermusik class schedule:
Classes at Leigh’s School of Dance in Olathe
Village ~ Newborn to 18 mos. with parent ~ Do-Si-Do

Pick up your baby and dance! In Do-Si-Do, you’ll dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha.  Learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning skills [...]

Last Chance to Enroll for Summer 2009!

Summer Kindermusik classes for Julie’s Music Brioso start July 7 (next week!) so this is your last chance to enroll.  I’m really looking forward to a great time!  Here is the schedule:

Peek-a-boo, I Love You (newborn to 18 months) – Tue 9:30 a.m. – 7 openings
Marvelous Me (18 months to 3 1/2 years) – Tue [...]

Little Bo-Peep Would Be Proud!

Julie’s Our Time classes have been doing the “Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep” activity over the past few weeks.  Check out this video to get another take on this rhyme.  Thanks to some well-trained dogs and LED technology, we know exactly where these sheep are.  Enjoy!

Thanks to Christa Sigman for [...]

Classes Cancelled March 28 Due to Weather

Kindermusik classes for Saturday, March 28 are cancelled due to the expected rain and snow. Julie will contact you regarding arrangements for making up your class.
Stay safe and warm today!

Kindermusik classes cancelled January 28-31

Miss Julie is battling a sinus infection, so will be unable to teach Kindermusik classes on Wednesday, January 28, through Saturday, January 31.  These classes will be made up by extending the semester by one week.  Miss Julie will contact you regarding the specific date for making up your class.  Thank you for your understanding.

Announcing…Spring 2009 Kindermusik Class Schedule

Julie is pleased to announce her Spring 2009 schedule:

Village ~ Newborn to 18 mos. with parent ~ Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, & Bounce

Research shows that exposing your baby to nursery rhymes and songs strengthens emerging language-learning skills. That’s why these Mother Goose-like songs and rhymes are the focus of this class. We will also explore [...]

All Around the Kitchen (the Dan Zanes way)

In the Our Time classes, we have begun singing and dancing to “All Around the Kitchen.”  Kindermusik’s arrangement is fun and jazzy, and we have a great time moving with our scarves.  Here is Dan Zanes’ take on the same song:

While I’m off at the Kindermusik convention in Raleigh this week, [...]