How do you 'do' Kindermusik?

As the Administrative Assistant for Kindermusik with Pied Piper Studios, I am often the first person to discuss the Kindermusik experience with a family. Many prospective parents are not too sure they will know the “right” way to participate in the typical Kindermusik class. The two most common questions I hear are:

1.    What if my child doesn’t do exactly what they are supposed to do?  
2.    What if my child wanders around the room the entire time? 

I reassure the parents/caregivers that there is no “right” way to participate in a class. As long as the little ones are having fun and no one is getting hurt, it is perfectly fine to not do exactly what all the other kiddos are doing. And our highly trained educators are so magical that very rarely will a child wander around the room for the entire class without zigging or zagging, or perhaps twirling here and there. 

Also, while I have prospective parents captive on the phone, I proceed to tell one of the hundred stories I have about my adorable children and how they have participated Kindermusik.  For example, my now 3 ½ year old Abby was in Village at Westside Dance Academy with Miss Jenn.  One wall in that classroom is a mirror.  She LOVED that mirror!  One entire class Abby made out with her reflection.  I sat by her side and modeled what Miss Jenn was doing while Abby proceeded to fall in love with herself.   Kids are quirky, right?   So just to be fair, I’ll share a little quip about Katy.  Katy is my 13 month-old and is currently in Village. At home, Katy normally runs around and goes crazy chasing her big sister.   She is funny and ultra silly.  At Kindermusik, she becomes much more reserved and likes to take it all in. Sitting quietly in class or kissing the reflection in the mirror are both perfectly acceptable ways to enjoy Kindermusik! 

So no matter what age or how rambunctious your little one gets, there is no correct way to ‘do’ Kindermusik.  Do not fear, no one will judge you or your little one because of his or her behavior…or singing abilities.

-Posted by Staci Gehlbach (a.k.a. Kindermusik Mommy to Abby and Katy)