Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

We Love Kindermusik Teachers

We are very thankful for all the wonderful Kindermusik educators in our communities, helping to change the world through music!We Love Kindermusik Teachers

Help your child understand the importance of gratitude, by suggesting they thank their teacher for a favorite memory from their Kindermusik classes this year. This same concept can be used for any teacher, but we are especially grateful for our Kindermusik teachers and want to pass the message along.

Spark the Conversation

Here are a few questions to ask your kids…helping them think about what they appreciate from their Kindermusik teachers. Encourage them to share these great experiences with their teachers:

  1. What was your favorite song at Kindermusik this year?
  2. Did you have a favorite book from Kindermusik class?
  3. What instrument did you like learning with your teacher?

The idea is to help our children understand teachers are very important in their lives, whether it’s their Kindermusik teacher, their school teacher, or even you…being a teacher to your children every day. Reflecting on gratitude is an important part of development for children (and adults) so remember to take a minute and think about what you’re grateful for – and express that with those who make a difference in your life.

I love it when a plan comes together

So for months now we have had Kindermusik classes.  And many of my families have been together all that time, so they have become family to each other.  Just the other day, a magical moment happened in class.

We have been working on building this “family” community by having a gathering time at the beginning of class, so that parents and care givers can connect. We then continue on with singing a hello song that incorporates all the children’s names, and we like to do circle dances to help bring people together in a relaxed, fun, safe environment.

One of my favorite circle dances right now is Love Somebody.  We have been having a great time walking in and out of the circle, and then the big finish is tell all the children in class that we all love them….and now even the adults will point to each other!  Our families in class are so comfortable singing and doing activities that when a new person comes into class, they all openly embrace that parent and child.

As  Kindermusik teachers, we want there to be that connection between parents.  We hope and plan to have that happen. We love hearing the play dates being organized, but most of all we love having that special time with each of our classes!

– shared by Miss Beth from Studio 3 Music, the world’s largest Kindermusik program.