About the Kindermusik Movement
Kindermusik is an early childhood developmental program that enhances learning through music and movement. The classes are designed for children from as young as newborns to 7 years old.
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Function
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Kindermusik incorporates singing, dancing and music into an all-encompassing developmental program. Children learn to play musical instruments and interact with others their age in a social environment. The family also plays a key role in Kindermusik, serving as both active participants and co-educators.
Benefits
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Kindermusik helps children develop language skills and early literacy through interactive storytelling. The program is designed to enhance brain development for spatial and complex reasoning, allowing children to embrace abstract concepts while expressing their own creativity.
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Features
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Kindermusik identifies the home as the most important learning environment. In order to further assist families, the program provides home materials such as music CDs, storybooks, journals and homemade instruments.
History
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The West German government developed the Kindermusik program in 1968. It was introduced to the United States in 1974.
Facts
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According to Kindermusik International, Kindermusik programs exist in 35 countries and boast more than 5,000 educators.
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References
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