Many times a parent will assume that their child isn't enjoying or even benefiting from Kindermusik classes at all because while in class the child is a silent observer or is constantly running around the room. These are very common behaviors and they do NOT mean that your child isn't learning anything.
Some children take longer than others to feel comfortable and/or settled enough to participate in class, but they are still soaking in information. The great thing about Kindermusik's take home materials is they allow parents to reinforce what is being taught during class. In fact, the main purpose of each week's class is to guide and prepare the PARENTS for what they will be doing at home. A parent of a child who doesn't seem to pick up on anything during class will be surprised to see how much the child has learned in class and how well they are prepared to do Kindermusik activities at home.
Be patient with your children, give them time to become comfortable in the classroom setting. Many children are just not automatically comfortable with singing and dancing in front of their peers. How would you feel if you were asked to sing at your next book club meeting?
View each class as preparation for what you'll be doing at home and allow your child to ease into class participation at his or her own pace.
Time To Grow Learning Studio: A blog for Kindermusik families.
