publication date: May 9, 2011
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author/source: Anne Coates
Monkey Music classes and the four stage
curriculum are designed to nurture a lifetime
love of music. And it's great for
adults too. You don't need to know the difference between a
crochet and a
quaver – just turn up to a
class and rediscover your inner
musician.
I took Harriet along to a
class near us and she
loved joining in with the other children.
Rock
'n' roll – from three months
Designed specifically
for Mums, Dads and very young babies to share together.
During each class the babies and adults are engaged through gentle songs,
fascinating sounds and absorbing activities.
Heigh ho – from 12 months
Young toddlers love being up on their feet so lots of dancing
and moving encourages the children to explore the space around them and express
the music they hear.
The children thrive on the "steady beat" and are very enthusiastic young
members of the Monkey Music band. Themed classes and bold colourful props
captivate the children and encourage everyone to get involved.
Jiggety jig – from two years
By this stage, children can really express the joy that music
brings them. They sing, dance, play, move, tell stories, speak, and listen to
music together.
Monkey Music teachers make sure that the children develop their sense of rhythm
whilst playing in time to Monkey Music songs and games. Hoops, parachute games
and circle dances are always popular Jiggety Jig activities.
Ding dong – from three years
Up until now the children have been listening and responding to
music they hear. Now that their ears have been "finely tuned" Monkey Music
teaches them what music means when they see it written down.
Reading simple traditional musical notation comes easily to Monkey Music
children as it is integrated into the final part of our interactive curriculum.
Monkey Music and
Parenting Without Tears are delighted to offer you and your
baby/pre-school child a life enhancing, interactive
musical experience. Visit
Monkey Music, find a class near you and quote
Parenting Without Tears when you book.