After we transitioned to the music room, we took off our shoes and sat in a circle on the carpeted floor. Before long, we were making beats with our hands, feet, and mouths plus learning fun new songs. I LOVED that the kids were free to do WHATEVER. While most were content with following along with the grown-ups’ leads, some preferred to explore the room and play in different ways, and it was totally fine. I don’t have one but TWO kids who tend to go against the grain, and I’d feel totally welcome and comfortable in a class here, knowing that on any given day they may be marching to the beat of their own drum, literally.
What else? We played with colorful scarves (my favorite thing), made music with egg shakers (everybody got 2), and had several opportunities to move around the room in small and big ways. It was so special to see our readers get up and do the funky chicken with their kids! Before we settled down and sang the goodbye song (singing goodbye to everyone individually by name, much as we did with the hello song at the beginning), our host pulled out a large box of instruments – drums, maracas, tambourines, etc. - and we were able to play to our hearts’ content!
We’re so grateful to Prelude for the opportunity to make music with them and our children! We had a waitlist for the Family Classes (ages birth to 5 years), so if you didn’t get a chance to experience Prelude this time, please know that you’re welcome to a complimentary trial class at any time. Just visit the website to sign up! Also, Prelude accepts class registrations throughout the semester, so you can sign up for classes at any time and they’ll prorate the tuition. Also, Prelude’s 9-week Winter 2020 session starts January 4, and registration opens this Tuesday. Use coupon code: woodlandsmommy to get $20 off of your tuition!
