Kids In Harmony

Winter-Spring Classes Offered

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New Classes Offered for Winter/Spring 2011

Wednesday, 10:00am

Our Time is offered for children 1.5-3 years of age.

This semester, the theme is Fiddle-Dee-Dee.

For more information or to register for this class, click here.

Thursday, 10:00 am
Family time is offered to children ages 0 to 7 years of age.
This semester, the theme is Our Kind of Day.
For more information or to register for this class, click here.

Thank You Patricia Polacco!

2010-10-17T21:52:00.003-05:00

I was privileged to meet this author on Saturday at the Bookworm bookstore in Countryside Village. Patricia talked about the importance of teachers, the importance of education and the importance of sharing stories from your childhood.

I couldn't help but think of my Nana, who passed away last year, whom I want to remember. Many times I've thought about writing down her stories, lessons I've learned and my thoughts about what she means to me. I need to do that soon so that we can remember her always.

You may visit with Patricia on Monday @ 7 pm at the Millard Branch of the Omaha Public Library. I promise you'll be glad you did!!

New Class Offered--Taught by Miss Jen

2010-10-15T07:00:00.003-05:00

NEW KINDERMUSIK CLASS

WITH MISS JEN

Family Time Movin & Groovin'
Saturdays @ 10:15 AM
October 9 - December 18, 2010 (10 WEEKS)

Enroll Online Now

Or Email Miss Jen to Register

j_d_carey@msn.com

Invite a Friend & Earn a $10 Referral Discount

West Omaha: Fall 2010 Class Schedule

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Please click on the image above for a printable version of the 2010 Fall schedule.

To register for fall classes, please go to our class locator at www.kindermusik.com or click here for a printable version of the 2010 Fall registration form.

West Omaha: Summer 2010 Class Schedule

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Please click on the image above for a printable version of the summer schedule.

To register for summer classes, please go to our class locator at www.kindermusik.com or click here for a printable version of the summer registration form.

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-07T22:49:00.003-05:00

Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend and Mother's Day!! You really have the best job in the world, being a MOM...

2010-03-24T12:39:00.003-05:00

I love the Kindermusik philosophy and am so proud to be a part of the Kindermusik community. Thank you for sharing the gift of music with your child.

Kindermusik is the community of families and teachers passionately committed to bringing music to children's lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments, and activities for our classes and for family time at home.

Kindermusik's philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and our fundamental beliefs:
*Every parent is the child's most important teacher.
*Every child is musical.
*The home is the most important learning environment.
*Music nurtures a child's cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development.
*Every child should experience the joy, fun, and learning which music brings to life.

I would LOVE to hear what you and your children love most about Kindermusik! Please share your comments with us!

All Around the Kitchen

2010-03-08T23:40:00.005-06:00

Are you new to Kindermusik? Join me for a preview class at the Omaha Whole Foods store in Regency. We offer demo classes several times per month which you can find on the store calendar. Invite a friend to jon you and your little ones while we dance "all around the kitchen" with scarves or keep a steady beat on drums while singing "polly put the kettle on". I bet you'll be ready for some milk & cookies after class!

Kid Clothing & Toy Swap at Whole Foods

2010-03-08T23:39:00.000-06:00

Saturday, March 13th
Kid's Clothing and Toy Swap
9-9:45 am Baby/Toddler clothing and accessories
10-10:45 am Small- and medium-sized toys
11-11:45 am Kid's clothing and accessories
Doing some spring cleaning and want to swap out the old for something new to you? Toys, games, books, clothes, accessories and more will be collected. No registration required - just bring your gently used kid's clothing and toys! The clothing must be clean and with no holes, rips or tears and toys must be clean and in working condition. You will be able to take home as many "new to you" clothing or toys as you bring to recycle. Please note the specific time slots for each swap. Due to limited space, stroller use is not recommended. All extra items will be donated to the Open Door Mission's Lydia House. You can also make a monetary donation in any amount for the Whole Planet Foundation, which provides microcredit loans to women in developing countries to help lift themselves out of poverty.

2010 Winter/Spring Semester Schedule, West Omaha Studio

2010-01-24T07:00:00.010-06:00

Please click on the image above for a printable version of the 2010 Winter/Spring schedule.

To register for fall classes, please go to our class locator at www.kindermusik.com or click here for a printable version of the 2010 Winter/Spring registration form.

Share the Gift of Music

2009-12-15T13:35:00.006-06:00

Searching for the perfect gift? Choose something that will last a lifetime....musical learning & fun! We offer Kindermusik gift certificates available in any amount. Great idea for grandparents, aunts or godparents who are wondering what to give your children!! View our Winter 2010 schedule here and find the perfect class for your child.

I'm feeling a little melancholy because this will be my daughter's last year in the Kindermusik program. She began with the Village class for babies when she was only 6 months of age and she has continued through to the Young Child program. Now she is playing the glockenspiel and the 2 string dulcimer! I am so blessed to have the opportunity to be both her mother and her Kindermusik teacher. I love watching her learn and grow with music.

Baby Signs

2009-09-26T08:31:00.011-05:00

Sign language is such a wonderful skill for children of all ages. It is never too early to start signing with your child! This summer we enjoyed signing with babies and parents during our Sign & Sing Kindermusik summer camp.

Baby Signs: a Baby-Sized Guide to Speaking with Sign Language
By Joy Allen
Basic signs, such as those for "milk," "more," "help me" and "book," are among the 13 presented here. The child-centered illustrations show a baby signing while the text presents how to make the sign.

Dial, 2008. ISBN: 9780803731936

FAMILY FUN FEST

2009-09-03T11:02:00.002-05:00

Join us on Friday, September 4th
Open House 4 to 6 P.M.
Singing, dancing, snacks, door prizes & fun
Bring the whole family & invite a friend!
Hope to see you there!
KIDS IN HARMONY Studio
156th & West Center Road
(INSIDE THE MUSIC PLEX)

Omaha Symphony Offers Three Family Concerts for Under $7 per ticket

2009-08-14T07:00:00.001-05:00

For more information or to order tickets, click here.

Imagine That Slideshow

2009-05-12T09:14:00.008-05:00

Cities: Busy Places, Friendly Faces

These children love using their imaginary cameras to take pictures in the city

while singing "1, 2, 3 click"

Kindermusik Slideshow

2009-05-07T07:06:00.004-05:00

Check out all the Kindermusik fun...We celebrated Kindermusik's 30th birthday in January of 2009 with a Family Fun Fest. We enjoyed face painting, circle dances, snacks and seeing our friends.

2009-03-12T13:09:00.009-05:00

Would you like to make your next birthday party fun and easy?

Let us help you host a Kindermusik Birthday Party
and everyone will have a great time.

Birthday Parties include...

Gift for the birthday child
40 minutes of musical activities which fit the theme of your party
Singing, Dancing, Story Time, & Instruments (rainbow streamers, egg shakers, rhythm sticks, bells, scarves, parachute play & more)

Choose a theme or create your own:

Pirate
Princess
Down on the Farm
Butterfly Garden
Horses & Ponies
Beach Party
Tea Party
Cooking is Fun
Friends Forever
Toot Toot Chug Chug

Cost: $125 which includes the teacher traveling to your party location in the Omaha area.

Themed party favor bags available for an additional charge.

Contact Jen at 402-293-8280 for more details.

Call us to schedule your next party or play group!

A "Shiny Dinah" Birthday!

2009-03-11T07:00:00.001-05:00

Ellie wanted a Shiny Dinah cake for her 3rd birthday!

Music helps children become better learners!

2009-01-23T08:00:00.005-06:00

It’s true that research shows music helps children become better learners, and that even a newborn emotionally responds to music. Parents respond, too: 99% of Kindermusik parents would recommend the classes to other parents*.

However, all the research in the world can’t accurately capture the look of pure delight in your child’s eyes when she experiences the sights and sounds of Kindermusik, both in the classroom and at home.

With 30 years experience in developing early learning curricula and products, Kindermusik is the world’s most trusted name in music and movement classes for children newborn to seven. Kindermusik curricula are based upon the principles of early development applied to developmentally appropriate practice as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Plus, the Kindermusik philosophy is rooted in the work of early childhood development experts like Piaget, Montessori, and Greenspan.

Our full curricula offer your child seven years of musical learning that involves every aspect of your child’s growth and development: language, motor skills, social skills, cognitive development, emotional growth, and musicality.

Throughout the Kindermusik experience, a trusted and trained Educator will guide you and your child through every musical and developmental milestone and help you understand what is happening all along the way. Each semester, a new set of At Home Materials brings the experience out of the classroom and into your every day routines and rituals.

Thank you for choosing Kindermusik!

(*Harris Interactive, November 2005)

What are some benefits of music education?

2009-01-16T08:00:00.009-06:00

You might wonder what long-term benefits your children gain from Kindermusik. Here are some proven benefits of music education:

Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language, and can actually wire the brain's circuits in specific ways. Linking familiar songs to new information can also help imprint information on young minds.
There is also a link between music and spatial intelligence (the ability to perceive the world accurately and to form mental pictures of things). This kind of intelligence, by which one can visualize various elements that should go together, is critical to the sort of thinking necessary for everything from solving advanced mathematics problems to being able to pack a book-bag with everything that will be needed for the day.
Students of the arts learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining various solutions. Questions about the arts do not have only one right answer.
A study of the arts provides children with an internal glimpse of other cultures and teaches them to be empathetic towards the people of these cultures. This development of compassion and empathy provides a bridge across cultures that leads to a respect of other races at an early age.
Music provides children a means of self-expression which enhances a child's self-esteem.
Music study develops skills that are necessary in the workplace. In the music classroom, students learn to better communicate and cooperate with one another.

Article from School Music Today.

Music & Movement Research

2009-01-06T08:05:00.005-06:00

I found this great article about the role music and movement play in a child's life. This speaks directly to Kindermusik as it talks about parents and children enjoying music together! I'm reminded of the excitement, joy and creativity that we experience each week during class. It makes me feel proud to know that Miss Sherrine & I are helping children and parents experience the power of music!
Hope you'll enjoy reading more here.

Summer '09 Registration Form

2009-01-01T11:44:00.001-06:00

Click on the photo to enlarge and print.

Best Job I've Ever Had

2008-09-12T09:44:00.014-05:00

Do you love children & music?
Part-time Kindermusik Educators needed beginning Spring 2009. Good singing voice, experience with young children, excellent references required. Licensing, curricula, materials, administration, ongoing support and training provided. Perfect for a Stay at Home Mom looking to re-enter the work force while kids are at school or a private music instructor who is committed to working with kids. Be ready to have fun! Email resume to j_d_carey@msn.com .

Why Choose Kindermusik?

2008-08-02T19:01:00.008-05:00

Parents today have many choices for children's activities. Why do parents choose Kindermusik?

quality time with your child
connect with other parents
singing, dancing & playing instruments is fun
encourages creativity and exploration
fosters development in all areas: social, physical, emotional & cognitive
experienced & nurturing teachers
small classes with lots of individual attention

Kindermusik believes that parents are a child's first teacher. We also believe that our program should focus on the process vs. performance. Children naturally love music and Kindermusik allows children to be creative and learn by doing.

I would love to hear from our KIDS IN HARMONY Studio families and others who have experienced Kindermusik. Why do you choose Kindermusik?

Summer 2010 Registration Form

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Fall 2010 Registration Form

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Spring 2010 Registration Form

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