Teaching a child to wait

In many songs and activities, there are moments when a child will wait naturally, especially in the Musikgarten program. One example is the song, "Well you walk and you walk and you walk and you....STOP!" This same delayed pause pattern shows up in many of the songs as well, like "My Little Rooster."
Here are some simple daily activities you can add to stretch those moments of anticipation. With infants it might include playing little movement and touch 'games' like lifting them way up and then back down into your arms, or circling your finger around and then landing gently on their nose. Do things that bring joy, not tears. Later, they might be more willing to put on their shoes if it means they will get to take a ride or a walk. They will love it if you bake cookies. You may hear your child say, "It's so HARD to wait for cookies to get done!" If you hear that, rejoice. You are giving your toddler a priceless opportunity to practice waiting. - Miss Susan

New Class in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

New Musikgarten class at A Latte Fun in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Corner of Alt A1A and Lighthouse Drive in the Promenade Plaza
Thursdays
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 to 4 with caregivers
Affordable
Limit - 7 spaces in the class
email susanfonger@gmail.com

To register visit www.SingingSusan.com

Learn music fundamentals, have fun, and stay afterwards for Stay n Play!

New Class at A Latte Fun

I have a new Musikgarten class for children ages 2 to 4 1/2 yrs. and their parent(s) starting Jan. 22 at A Latte Fun in Palm Beach Gardens, 10:15 a.m. for 35 min. There are just a couple of spaces left in the class. Visit www.alattefun.com and www.SingingSusan.com for more information. You can stay and play afterwards at A Latte Fun for no extra charge! - Susan

Next Free Preview Class

Sign up for my free preview class Wed. Jan. 14 at A Latte Fun in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
9:15 to 9:45 a.m.

www.alattefun.com


You need to email me to reserve a space, only a few left!

susanfonger@gmail.com

ages 2 to 5

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New Classes

Susan's Musikgarten begins a new semester January 13. If you have not already done so and you want to be part of this program, be sure to enroll soon. Upcoming preview classes are listed on this website www.SingingSusan.com

Music brings joy to children and their families. Music lifts your spirit and puts that spring in your step.

Susan Fonger

Teaching Rhythm

Babies love to bounce and rock, that's probably no surprise.
Pick some of your favorite, upbeat songs, sit on your couch, and put your baby or toddler on your knees. Play the song and then bounce your knees up and down to the beat of the music, holding your child securely around his or her waist so they feel secure. Sometimes, lift them a bit higher than your knees for fun. Sing along with the song, and your child will imitate you eventually. Baby can face you or not, depending on the child. It's fun to see their happy expression as you both experience this activity.
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Susan

Simple Instruments

Keep some simple instruments in your car, like rhythm sticks, so that when your child is listening to his or her favorite song, they can keep time to the beat with their sticks, or a jingle bell, or a rattle. They love to participate in the music, and this is just one way they can do so. They will feel like they are helping you "drive," and that makes them happy too!