by Heather Stitt, Macaroni Kid of Washington-Canonsburg
Is there anything sweeter than hearing tiny little voices singing? Only when it’s your littles doing the singing! Mine have started singing in the car and everywhere since we started Kindermusik class. Kindermusik classes encourage and develop singing which is music to my ears. In a very short time, my children have grown to love classes and look forward to going each week. Right now they are singing B-I-N-G-O they learned in class while they are playing together. 
 
It isn’t all fun and play though. Well…yes it is. They are learning while playing and don’t even know it! Social interaction is a big step in the learning process at this stage. And in parent/child classes you get to be there and see how your child is interacting with kids their own age. Learning how to share and take turns can be a tough thing for a toddler. Kindermusik makes it easy and fun. Another neat trick I’ve learned from class is that whispering is an effective way to get toddlers to listen. Try it sometime. Listening to the teacher and following directions during a class is a great way to see how much your child is capable of. Sometimes when they aren’t listening at home you may think they don’t understand yet especially if they aren’t talking a lot. Psst, they understand more than you’d think! Applying these things we’re learning in class at home has made the days go smoother. Don’t forget about the benefits that you’ll see years later too! Studies show that just one hour/week learning music boosts language skills and a significant increase in IQ. It’s a win-win with benefits that help you in these days and you’ll see in the years to come. Try out a Kindermusik class today.