FAQ

Please click on any FAQ listed below to read the response. Or, if the question you have isn't listed here, please feel free to send us an email or call Tina on 0402 623 671.

  1. How do I know which class is right for my child?
  2. Can I join a class mid-term?
  3. Do I need the At Home Materials?
  4. I have twins/two children who will be in the same class. Do I get a discount?
  5. What happens if I miss a class?
  6. My child and I have a lot of fun in Kindermusik® class, but sometimes I wonder...is she really learning anything about music?
  7. Honestly, how do BABIES really benefit from their own music class?
  8. My child loves Kindermusik® class and sings all of the songs and does all of the activities at home, but when we are in class, he just sits there.

How do I know which class is right for my child?
Age recommendations for each Kindermusik® class are made to ensure that children are grouped in a developmentally appropriate way. Your child needs to be at least the minimum age for the chosen class by the start of a semester. If you are concerned at all, this can be discussed with the teacher to see if your child would be better suited to a different age group. top

Can I join a class mid-term?
Yes, you can, subject to space being available in a class. Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis in addition to the At Home Materials. top

Do I need the At Home Materials?
Yes, the At Home Materials are an important element of the Kindermusik® experience. These 'materials' become part of your child's life and they learn the songs we sing and dance to in class, enjoy reading their story books and doing the activities in their activity book as well as playing with their percussion instrument! Children who frequently reinforce and enjoy activities in their home environment will feel more secure in class and will participate more. top

I have twins/two children who will be in the same class. Do I get a discount?
Yes, the price for the 1st child is the regular fee and there is a 20% discount for the 2nd child. Part of this discount is because they will receive a "Sibling Kit"of At Home Materials which excludes products from the kit that can be shared (eg. CD's). top

What happens if I miss a class?
Families can do a make-up class on another day if classes are missed due to illness/holidays. Simply give us a call in advance to schedule make-ups.  There is a limit of 2 makeup classes per term. Refunds are not given for missed classes. In some circumstances if something prevents you coming to class for a large portion of the term or semester a credit can be arranged for the following term. If the class is cancelled due to teacher illness or other circumstances it is rescheduled for another time. top

My child and I have a lot of fun in Kindermusik® class, but sometimes I wonder...is she really learning anything about music?
To the casual observer, it might indeed look like we are just playing and having fun. While the approach is necessarily playful, every aspect of the Kindermusik® curriculum is built upon a solid musical and developmental foundation. While playing and singing, children are improving their rhythmic competency, developing a sense of steady beat, achieving the ability to match pitches, becoming acquainted with timbre, learning a repertoire of songs, experiencing many different instruments, increasing their ability to listen, and of course, gaining a love of music that will last throughout their lives. top

Honestly, how do BABIES really benefit from their own music class?
Your Kindermusik® educator will regularly integrate Foundations Of Learning Statements (FOLS) and help you to see what benefits your children are deriving from the activities.   She also will offer suggestions for how to participate in the activities with different age groups.   The different ages in the class are wonderful. Parents with infants enjoy seeing the activities of the older ones, and the older children learn to interact with others.

One of the goals in the Village class for young babies is to develop a supportive community of parents who encourage the children and each other.   It is important that young children are comfortable with the teacher, the parents, and the other children so that they feel the security to try out their independence in a safe, supportive environment.

One thing that really solidifies many parents' belief in the Village program is seeing their children at home and what a lasting impact the classes have made. Parents often find their young children lying on the floor when listening to the Quiet Time song on the Home CD or acting out an activity that was done in class.  Music becomes a large part of these families' lives, even when it wasn't before. top

My child loves Kindermusik® class and sings all of the songs and does all of the activities at home, but when we are in class, he just sits there.
Not to worry! Although this is sometimes frustrating to parents because of our performance-oriented society, developmentally, pushing children to perform has no place in an early childhood program of any kind. We believe the parent is the child's most important teacher, and the home is the most important place for that learning to grow. When you think about it, success should be measured more by what a child does all the rest of the week than what he does in the 45 minutes at Kindermusik® class. And remember that Kindermusik® is about Process, not Performance. Every child can be successful in a Kindermusik® class no matter what developmental level he is on. top