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 [...]

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 [...]

Those Amazing Babies!

Thanks to a couple of my fellow Kindermusik educators, I’ve recently come across 2 articles discussing research done on babies and music. Both of them suggest that babies are born with sensitivities to rhythm, pitch, and melody.
The first article, Babies Have A Strong Sense of Rhythm, said that newborns’ brains register changes in [...]

Top 10 Reasons to Enroll in Kindermusik

Whenever I have the opportunity to speak to parents about Kindermusik, those who are intrigued ask me all kinds of questions.  They are asked in various ways, but they all boil down to this:  Why should I enroll in Kindermusik, when there are so many other choices out there?  Well, here is a Top 10 [...]

Babies R Us Early Learning Expo Coming July 12

Join Julie and other Johnson County Kindermusik educators at the Babies R Us Early Learning Expo!
Kindermusik is once again partnering with Babies R Us to show you how to enhance your baby’s physical and mental development. Here are the details:

Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Demo classes: 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 [...]

Announcing…Fall 2008 Kindermusik Class Schedule

Julie is pleased to announce her Fall 2008 Kindermusik class schedule:
Village ~ Newborn to 18 mos. with parent ~ Zoom Buggy!

Hop into the Zoom  Buggy! Swoosh, vroom, and clickety-clack your way through this delightful unit. Babies and adults will dance, sing, and play instruments to the theme of being on the go.  Class [...]