ABC Music & Me, an award-winning enrichment (early literacy and language) program for 2 to 6 year olds, was designed for early childhood learning centers, but can also be taught in a Kindermusik classroom. ABC Music & Me is a research-based language and early literacy program built around music. ABC Music & Me helps develop pre-literacy and language skills through a child’s most-loved rituals: music and storytime.
ABC Music & Me supports the early childhood standards and requirements for “high quality programs” as defined by the National Institute for Early Education. Plus for the older age group, ABC Music & Me aligns with pre-K national and state standards.
Curriculum Description
Age Range: Age 2 to 6 years
Class Structure:
New unit theme for each month, each contains four lessons
Taught like a regular Kindermusik class, with additional option of a hosted CD
Fourteen monthly units for 2 to 4 years old
Twelve monthly units for 4 to 6 years old
Class Length: 30 minutes
Class Size: Up to twelve children in class, with or without accompanying adults
What a Child Will Experience in Class
- Songs and rhymes to develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills
- Tapping, clacking, and ringing rhythm instruments in time with music to improve hand-eye coordination
- Focused listening with music to improve skills in following directions
- Instrument play to strengthen fine motor skills
- Developmentally-appropriate songs to develop vocal chords and expressive speech
- Learning that emphasizes storytelling, imaginative play, and taking turns
Registration includes:
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2 to 6 years old
- 4-week semester with 12 different monthly themes
- Weekly 30-minute class
- Monthly Home Kit that includes a magazine-style Family Guide, CD with all the music from class, and an instrument every other month
