At Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor we have several great partners who offer classes for babies and toddlers at our location. This week's blog will provide some information about the great classes offered by two of our partners, Kindermusik and Signing Smart. Both programs have free preview classes coming up in the next week so you can check them out!
Kindermusik offers two types of classes at Lamaze, Kindermusik Village for babies 0-18 months, and Kindermusik Our Time for toddlers 18 months-3.5 years.
At Kindermusik classes you will experience:
• Variety of music. Musical diversity builds strong neural networks in a
baby’s forming mind, which is why each Kindermusik semester contains an array
of styles, sounds, and genres.
• Instrument play. Age-appropriate
experiences with child-safe instruments enhances a sense of rhythm and steady
beat, develops a keen awareness of the distinguishing qualities of sound, and
encourages spontaneity and creativity.
• Dance. A classroom full of baby and
adult pairs dancing together helps a little body develop the muscle strength
needed to crawl and walk and helps a little heart to fall in love with the
sheer joy of responding to music.
• Together time. A Kindermusik class is
truly the essence of “quality time,”offering you a place to create special
memories with your child, gain new insights into your child’s development, and
nurture your child’s natural love of music.
• Expert advice. A
Kindermusik educator explains “what-to-watch-for” every step of the way and how
each activity enhances your child’s complete development
• Learning continues
at home. With the home materials, the learning continues at home with your
child’s best teacher—you!
Kindermusik is offering two free preview classes at the Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor on Wednesday September 11th. The Kindermusik Village (babies 0-18 months) preview will be held at 9:30am and the Kindermusik Our Time (toddlers 18 months-3.5 years) preview will be held at 10:30am. Registration is not required, but it gives us an idea of how many people to expect. You can register here.
Regular Kindermusik classes at Lamaze Family Center start on Wednesday September 18th.
Signing Smart is another valued Lamaze Family Center partner offering fall classes.
By participating in a Signing Smart class, you can learn songs, signs, and activities to help your child communicate frustration-free.
Signing with your hearing infant or toddler (6 months to 2 years) is an intimate experience that enriches your bond with your child while promoting speech, conceptual development and long-term learning.
With Signing Smart your child can express his needs and interests, which results in less frustration and fewer tantrums. Your child can finally "tell" you what's on her mind-long before she can speak!
Signing Smart is offering a free preview class on Saturday September 7th from 11:00-11:45am at Malletts Creek Library. Registration is not required, but it gives us an idea of how many people to expect. You can register here.
Regular Signing Smart classes at Lamaze Family Center start on Tuesday September 17th.
Come check out the free preview classes and open up a whole new world of learning for your baby or toddler. We hope to see you there!
Looking for something to do with your baby or toddler on Monday or Friday mornings? Lamaze Family Center has added new drop-in play and drop-in arts and crafts times for babies and toddlers. Drop in play times will be offered 2 
