Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Digital Home Materials

Some of you may be wondering how digital home materials work, so I thought I'd shed some light.
When you enroll in a class, I will place an order for your materials and you will be sent a link in your email to access these online digital home materials.
That will take you here:
This is a screenshot of the unit Up in the Sky from the Wiggle & Grow class, which I will be teaching starting April 24th. I know the picture is small, so I will explain some of the things you will find on there.
-The story Mister Sun
-A video field trip
-Several games
-Craft ideas
-Downloads for: Up in the Sky album, which can be downloaded and made into a CD or put on an IPod; Mister Sun book; activities; lyrics
You have the option too of buying a book (Mister Sun) and/or instrument. The cost for both together is $12.95 for this unit.
Also, on the upper right hand corner is a blue box. In that box you are explained the benefits of the activity you have clicked on. It will also give suggestions on how to do the activity so that you and your child get the most out of it.
I want to make it clear that these digital home materials were designed to be a parent AND child activity. Your child will not be able to do these on their own, so no using it as a babysitter ;)
I promise you and your child will get so much more out of your Kindermusik experience if you utilize these wonderful materials! There is a reason they are required as part of your tuition and not optional.
I will talk to you about how you can include them in your daily activities throughout the classes, but for now, here are some things to consider:
-play the Up in the Sky album in the car or at home while your child colors or plays. The more YOU know the songs the more you'll be able to incorporate them in your day.
-Look for opportunities to sing one the songs, like when you go outside for a walk you could sing the Mister Sun song.
-You can try having a set time each day or week when you do a Kindermusik activity, but be mindful of spontaneous moments too.
-Enjoy it!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Class Start Date Change

I won't be licensed to teach as quickly as I hoped, so to give me a little more time to prepare for classes I have decided to move my start up week to April 22nd. Class times remain the same. I hope this doesn't mess up any plans!
My Wednesday morning class is filling up nicely, but there's still lots of room in the afternoon and Thursday morning classes. Tell your friends!
I'm so excited to get this show on the road!!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

FREE Demo Classes!

Kindermusik with Ms. Marianne will be holding 2 FREE demo classes!
Tuesday April 2, 2013 @ 10:15 to 11:45 Elevate Coffee Shop 2530 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1273 Phoenix 85085 (Next to Harkins Theater)
Thursday, April 4, 2013 @ 4:45-5:30 Agave Library Conference Room 23550 N. 36th Ave. Glendale 85310
Find out what the excitement is all about and register for classes. Cost is FREE!
Bring a friend and if that friend registers at the event you get 10% off your first month of classes!

Monday, March 25, 2013

Spring 2013 Class Schedule

I am so excited to start teaching Kindermusik! My two oldest did Kindermusik, and we all loved it. I am thrilled to be able to share it with you as a licensed teacher. Here is my upcoming schedule:
Classes begin the week of April 15th.
Wiggle & Grow (ages 2-3 with parent)
Wednesday 11:00 AM
Wednesday 3:00 PM
Laugh & Learn (ages 3-4 parent comes last 10-15 minutes)
Thursday 10:30 AM
Classes are once a week and last 45 minutes.
They are held at my home studio.
Each class has 12 units, and there are 4 lessons per unit.
Each unit comes with digital home materials you get to keep! They are an essential part of the curriculum because they bring the learning and fun to the home. Kindermusik believes that the parent is the child's most important teacher.
Each unit is $65. That price includes the home materials.
Email me at kindermusikwithmarianne@gmail.com when you want to sign up! Let me know the class and time.
Can't wait to see you in class!