Oak Park String Academy

Foundations

Ages 0 to 1.5

pplarson@comcast.net
708-763-9823

Do-Si-Do and Feathers

” In “Do-Si-Do” we dance! Pick up your baby or hold hands and move! Dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha and learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning skills—from head-to-toe. Play a variety of baby appropriate instruments, and dance with fun props. In “Feathers” we use musical poems, bird songs, and the naturally occurring sounds in nature to help babies develop an early appreciation—and accelerated aptitude—for language, movement, and music.
Music and movement deliver amazing educational content to young children!

Did you know sound recognition begins in the womb? Foundations classes are all about exploring and reacting to new sounds, objects, and movements. Plus, parents and caregivers heighten connections with their babies by learning bonding techniques.
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In-Person
Recurring
40 minutes
Every Wednesday
Join Anytime
11:00 AM
0 - 18mth
Grownup Participation
Oak Park, IL
Semester Cost: 327.00 USD

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Resources on My.Kindermusik

Digital albums, narrated e-books, and more are available on our password-protected family platform, accessible via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.

Resources on the Free Kindermusik App

Stream everything from class on your phone by downloading the free Kindermusik app. You can:
  • Stream all of your class music
  • Access pre-themed playlists or create your own
  • Enjoy narrated swipeable books
  • Explore instrument play
  • Browse kid-friendly craft videos
  • And more!

Kindermusik Foundations

The Foundations class is so much more than lullabies and swaying. We teach families how sound exploration, listening activities, and dances help babies communicate, stimulate eye-tracking skills, and learn to move and coordinate new muscles.

 
  • Movement Control
    Different movement activities help babies strengthen their core muscles, which increases their sense of balance and control over movements.
  • Social Adaptability
    Group activities allow babies to experience familiar and unfamiliar social experiences in a safe and secure way.
  • Listening and Communication Skills
    Listening to music and doing vocal play exercises helps develop a baby’s back-and-forth communication skills.
  • Language and Literacy Development
    Introducing spoken sounds and rhythms through songs and rhymes helps support language and literacy development.
Mallory Gunanto

Mallory Gunanto

With a degree in Early Childhood Education, Mallory brings valuable knowledge to her Kindermusik classes. She is passionate about building relationships with families and sharing her love of music and child development. Mallory is a mother of two daughters who are Kindermusik graduates! She found the program as a new parent in Oak Park. Shortly after, she became certified to teach Kindermusik classes. Mallory would love to see you in her classes so she can share how Kindermusik will build a strong foundation in music and life long learning for the child in your life.


Kindermusik with Pat - Oak Park String Academy

In every Kindermusik class, you’re welcomed into a playful and nurturing environment where your child will experience music of varying styles, genres, and cultures.They’ll interact with other children and engage in movement, rhythm, and vocal activities that develop far more than just music skills.Our approach to early childhood education and award-winning, research-based, and developmentally appropriate curricula prime children for success in school and in life.

350 Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL 60304