What should older toddlers do in a music class?
Kindermusik Level 2 classes involve much more than just singing and dancing. They provide older toddlers with chances to express their own thoughts and explore their creativity. Children, along with their parents or caregivers, engage in singing, dancing, learning new vocabulary, and playing instruments, all while using problem-solving skills to the beat.
What to Expect ...
Identifying Sounds
Older toddlers will encounter and practice new sounds by vocally imitating and identifying them, such as "Oink! Oink!" They will also learn to match a sound with a corresponding picture.
Musical Concepts
Using instruments like rhythm sticks and sandblocks, you and your child will discover how different instruments work, how they produce sounds, and experience various new musical concepts.
Language Patterns
You and your child will sing songs featuring recognizable language structures. These activities, which encourage your child to ask "What comes next?" explore rhythm, speech sounds, sentence structure (syntax), and rhyme.
Movement and Socialization
Level 2 children will investigate more advanced movement concepts—such as hopping, spinning, and tiptoeing—while also learning how to move and interact socially with their peers.
What You'll Learn
Whole Body
Toddlers will strengthen the muscles crucial for posture and balance. This development leads to increased alertness, better self-control, and the ability to regulate their movements.
Fine Motor Skills
Toddlers will strengthen the muscles in their fingers and hands, which enhances the fine motor skills necessary for writing.
Cognitive Development
Through repetitive songs and rhymes, toddlers will sharpen their abilities to memorize, sequence information, and predict patterns.