How is this different from Sound Beginnings?
This is a wonderful class for first time parents or those with older children in school who want to have some one-on-one time with their little one!
Sound Beginnings was originally created for children ages 2-4. Expanding the age range to 0-4 allowed younger siblings to attend, making class more accessible for all families. While current studies clearly demonstrate that musical interaction benefits children of any age, Sound Beginnings classes are primarily structured for the needs of an older toddler or preschooler. The goal has always been inclusivity of the younger sibling rather than primary service to a younger age group. Although it certainly works to have one class for all, I personally feel that it can be a completely different atmosphere when there aren't older children in the class vying for mom's attention. This allows mom and baby a wonderful time to bond through music!
I have re-structured this specific class to fit the needs of those age 0-18 months. We will still use the same instrument, music and workbook as those used in a regular Sound Beginnings class. (Here's some additional information about WHY we do this.) I will adapt many of the activities to have more dancing, intentional touch (massage), mirrors to aid in language development, and more instrument and exploratory play! Your child will still be exposed to the wonderful lyrics of these songs, although they will be benefiting from them a little differently than they would in the standard Sound Beginnings class.
In class you will learn to use music to help your child develop fine and gross motor skills, communication and social skills, and parent-child bonding in a fun and nurturing environment. The best part? Sound Beginnings doesn't end when class is over because your class includes the music, an instrument, and a workbook that let you take the fun home with you! Children are ready to learn as soon as they are born. It's never too early to start!
The Music Window
"Sound Beginnings provides research-based music experiences proven to create connections in the brain that will make children more intelligent! Like the language learning window, the music learning window is from birth-9 years old. A young child's brain, eyes, ears, arms and legs are ready to experience music! This means that the earlier a child is exposed to music, the more fully they will comprehend it, and the easier it will be for them. Students who have attended Sound Beginnings graduate to Let's Play Music singing in tune, understanding the difference between beat and rhythm, loving classical music, knowing colors, numbers, and having an enthusiasm for music!" https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/sound-beginnings/philosophy/music-window
Curriculum
Sound Beginnings offers six non-sequential semesters. Each semester is 4 months long and focuses on different musical concepts and skills through different songs and games.
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spiders/bugs
trains
transportation
manners
opposites
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stars/outer space
patterns
travelling
telling time
Chinese
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bears/bees
zoo animals
weather
seasons
colors
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pigs
farm animals
dogs
money/coinage
Spanish
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horses
colors
vowels
body parts
counting
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buttons
elephants
shapes
days of the week
French
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semester instrument:
tambourine |
semester instrument:
finger cymbals |
semester instrument:
rhythm sticks |
semester instrument:
maracas
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semester instrument:
wrist bells
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semester instrument:
triangle
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spring 2026
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