Preschoolers: 3½-5yrs
Active Allegros
Is your preschooler curious and full of energy?
Get ready to transform that boundless energy and channel that curiosity, into a world of learning through active music-making; nurturing your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic and play, balanced with calm and focused moments, all within a musical context.
What should a music class for preschoolers look like?
Fun-filled and frustration free! We're up and down on the floor, singing, chanting, moving, doing focused listening, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, poems, storytelling and playing musical games and sensory play.
In our award-winning and internationally renowned Musikgarten® programme, you get to celebrate your preschooler’s growing independence and encourage a love of the outdoors while instill positive values with musical activities involving themes of nature.
Why choose this multilingual music and movement class over other after-school activities?
At Alabanza Music, we understand children and how children learn and benefit from music through evidence-based practice. With a neuromusical multilingual educator or highly trained bilingual musician leading the way, Alabanza Music makes learning a joyful experience.
Recent studies highlight important connections between music and language acquisition, suggesting that exposure to music and multiple languages could provide children with an early advantage in developing proficient communication skills.
Parents, this is where your child’s love for music and languages takes off as we help you build global citizens that stand out from the crowd!
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NEW FAMILIES
Introductory Pkg
What's Included
* Family Registration
($100 for New families)
FREE for Returning families
* TWO (2) Interactive, Fun Sessions ($250)
* ONE (1) Parent Orientation Session
* Music & Movement Experience with Multilanguage Exposure
* Obligation-free Session
* Preview Musikgarten® Resources
* Priority Booking
* Semester Upgrade Available
Class Duration
45 minutes
Location
ST. AUGUSTINE
Schedule
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Cancellation Policy
Introductory Pkg Bookings are non-refundable.
One reschedule per Semester is allowed (subject to availability) if:
1) Day-before notice is given by 5:00pm
2) Same-day notice for illness/emergencies only
MEMBER FAMILIES
Semester Stay
What's Included
* Five-month Semester
* Fun Multilingual Music & Movement
* Premium Musikgarten® Family Kit
* Full Access to E-learning Resource*
* Musikgarten® Certification
* Personalised Progress Feedback
* Extra Learning Support via WhatsApp
* Bonus Content & Parent Ed
* Exclusive Member Discounts
* Flexible Payment Options
* Complimentary Vacation Session
Check out our Todos Together mixed age (0-5) classes at SANDO and POS
Does rhythm help with literacy?
Rhythm helps preschoolers to develop concentration, their ability to focus and supports a wide range of cognitive skills such as the speedier processing of information - in other words, music entrainment can help a preschooler "think" faster.
Moreover, studies involving preschoolers have identified connections between maintaining a steady beat, pre-literacy skills, and listening skills.
Therefore, providing opportunities for preschoolers to comprehend and internalize rhythm is not only a fundamental aspect of music education but also essential for their success in school and even sports.
So this class isn't just about becoming more musical?
This multilingual music and movement class is tailored for the developmental needs of the preschool-aged child. It will establish your child's foundation for music learning through:
- tuning the voice and developing listening capabilities
- advancing language and communication abilities
- engaging in self-regulation and self-discipline
- promoting control of gross and fine motor movements
- building social skills through ensemble development,
- promoing independence and interdependence through movement
all skills that impact school readiness and all areas of academic learning.
Why are sessions group based vs individual?
Studies have found that group-based music lessons can improve children's language skills and executive functions. Researchers have even recommended that group-based music education should be included in national school and preschool curricula, not only because children enjoy learning music-related skills, but also due to its positive impact on their overall learning.
If music education is not included in your child's preschool, they are missing out. The good news is you can bridge this gap by enrolling them in our group music classes for preschoolers!
Should my child be focusing on playing a particular instrument at this stage?
In this class we use percussion instruments like rhythm sticks, maracas, jingles, bells, drums, glockenspiel, tone/resonator bars with mallets, and mini steelpans. These easily manipulated instruments are a perfect for those small hands with bones that are still fusing.
Making a young child focus on more complex tasks without this foundation can lead to not only frustration, but a misconception that music is just about playing the right notes at the right time, when it's so much more!
We need to help our little ones develop the auditory perceptual and motor skills needed to maintain a steady beat, while singing, give them opportunities to learn how to self-regulate to wait their turn, and comfortably play in sync with friends with enjoyment.
Parents, it’s important to remember that children under the age of 6 are still in the "hands-on" concrete learning stage. They need to see and play with things to really understand them before they can start learning in more "thinking" abstract ways, which usually happens around age 7. So there's no rush to get them to play Für Elise on piano :-) They'll get there soon.
Keep the learning going at home
Research shows that musical experiences at home are also a major contributor to the development of grammar in preschoolers.
As such, we encourage and support continued musical play and learning at home with families.
When you enroll for the Semester you'll have:
*Exclusive access to our e-learning resources.
*High quality digital recordings with fine children’s choirs, adult voices and outstanding instrumentalists
*Parent guide-songbook with high gloss picture cards
all of which will give you many opportunities for enjoyment in your preschooler