Materials
We use a variety of materials in class AND there are materials for home use too.
Materials in class/studio/activity.... craft supplies, tools, manipulatives, props, equipment, instruments, and live & recorded music.
Materials 'AtHome' for you and your child to use/access at home.... digital access, digital books & music, physical instruments & books, craft & activity kits & print outs. Also Lending Library for playsets, CD's, discontinued books, craft/activities.
There are crafts/props, playsets/games, tote bag/backpack, lesson books/sheets to go home-- depend on the curricula, theme, & age.
Digital materials accessible through Kindermusik's website and APP. App is free to all but to access your account you'll need to signin.
Physical materials available in class (including the 1 book & instrument of your choice to take home), through Kindermusik's store, or my lending library. You can see specifics about current themes and availability on social media and blog.
Notes for 2022: Limited time to use downloading feature... download cards until Dec 2022.
Aug 2022 Kindermusik streaming will change to unlimited streaming for age/level registered. Those registered/enrolled will have unlimited access to Kindermusik's Library for your specific class/Level- once you disenroll you will have access to a best of album for each Level you were registered/enrolled). To access the digital materials your account will need to be current & signed-in (both website & APP)
My Lending library is now available for those registered/enrolled. Lending Library will have play sets, CD's, books. Most are from KIndermusik's but were discounted (that are still safe of course) mostly because of limited use/interest like activity kits, play set, CD's, activity books, etc.
The Kindermusik materials that are included for use at home are high quality. Their safety standards are above those federally mandated. Their books & music & at home materials are available on line or in the physical. Kindermusik understands our world (especially tech) is in constant change so they work to provide options for the modern family. Kindermusik also recognizes the need and developmental need for the physical for children's learning so they offer well designed and made physical books, instruments, even some playsets. Books for babies are board books. Instruments are focused for both safety and development needs. And Kindermusik regularly updates their curricula, music, books, and instruments to not only for quality but also based on current science & society need.
Materials available depend on the theme and curricula changes throughout the year. Kindermusik has more than 6 years of developmentally designed materials for children from birth to over 7 year olds. Exactly what materials go home also depends on the class/Level but you will receive a minimum of ... streaming access while registered/enrolled, 1 physical book & instrument per term to keep, professional resources (fliers or digital access). Also available during registered/enrolled - access to In-person classes, Lending Library for (Fall & Winter/spring, Summer) 4 month terms with 12 weeks of in person classes.
If/when a child transitions to a small group or personalized lesson (usually 4 or older) they will start to receive home assignments with there own instrument (sticks/mallets, drum, resonator bars, glockenspiel, dulcimer, recorder); a reusable tote bag or backpack is also available so they can keep track of activities done at home to be brought back to class.
*There are also extras that are available for an extra fee from Kindermusik International store... books, instruments, totes, activity or game sets.