Last Sunday, we brought Ern to a trial class - "Our Time", one of the toddler musical courses under Kindermusik. It is a 45-minute class to enable to toddler to enjoy singing, moving, listening and interacting socially, and playing simple instruments.
The whole intend was to introduce the concept of "school" to Ern at early age so that when she needs to go to the real kindy/playschool, she will not develop any strangeness/fear going to school. I don't know if this will work but no harm trying. After all, most toddlers like music and I thought this is a good start. :-)
Well, We wanted to send Ern to the baby class, ie "Village" much more early but there were not enough babies to run a class back then. Now that Ern is 20 months, she is big enough to join the "Our Time", which is meant for toddler 1½ to 3 years old. Also, there were several classes available, to suit to our convenience.
The moment we stepped into the music school, Ern stayed beside me for < 5 mins before she released her hand (from my hand) and walked towards the toy section at the waiting area cum reception. She had never been to this school but she showed no sign of strangeness. Soon, she played together with other toddlers whom were also here to join the trial class.
There were 4 toddlers in the class, 3 girls & 1 boy, almost similar age as Ern. Everyone of us (including the parents)MUST wear socks (for hygiene purpose) before we can enter into the classroom. A thumbs up for the school in keeping cleanliness as their top priority.
Soon, teacher started the class by telling the parents the objectives of the class and how it will help our child. The rest of the sessions were playing instruments, dancing, relaxing, interacting and moving.
Ching Ern reacted VERY well in the class. Being first timer, she was able to follow certain instruction and get along pretty well. You can see she was giggling and moving her body along with the music. Also, when it was time to keep the instrument, she walked up to the teacher and return it without even us asking her to do!
Looking at it, we knew Ern liked the class and without hesitation, we signed up the course for 1 semester (5 months).
We look forward for the actual class, which will commence next Sunday.
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4 comments:
Good to hear that Ern likes the Kindermusik class. Brae has been attending Kindermusik since he was 7 months old. Now he always ask us to bring him to 'music' class.
Great! I'm continue signing Charlotte at Kindermusik, this will be her 4th semester liao! It's a very good learning experience
hi, is the kindermusik in pg island? may i know the location & address?
i am thinking to send my daughter there... :)
wow! ern is very good, behaved so well on her first class
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