level 1-2: TODDLERS (15 months - up to 3.5 years)

Level 1-2 focuses on your child's healthy emotional development as their confidence, curiosity, self-control, and communication begin to grow. Instrument exploration nurtures their self-esteem and facilitates their discovery of textures and sounds. Language skills are fostered with singing, sound imitation, rhyming, finger games and object identification. Creative dancing to different musical “moods” develops their sense of balance, timing and spatial awareness, while affirming their urge to move. The anticipation and rewards of focused listening are introduced, and with turn-taking activities, their social skills begin to blossom. Level 2 provides the framework for meaningful interaction between parent or caregiver and child. The activities encourage children to experiment, while your active participation will give them the security they need to thrive.

Unit themes change montly, and your child can never repeat the same unit as they grow through our curriculum. Growth continues and deepens as you enjoy ongoing developmentally appropriate activties with your toddler. Classes are taught exclusively by licensed and accredited Kindermusik teachers, skilled in early childhood education.

level 1-2 FALL SESSION 2 Themes: Time for Lunch & Go Go Go

Class Fee: $185 including materials (at most locations)

Materials Fee: App access and online music/materials included

Class Length: 50 minutes

Session Length: 8 weeks (at most locations) with holiday breaks

FAQ: Should my older baby take Foundations or Toddler level classes? Toddler level classes are best enjoyed by mobile children who have dropped their morning nap, who can respond verbally or nonverbally to simple one or two-step directions, and who are sturdy enough walkers that an accidental bump from an older and faster toddler would not likely injure them. This is why we typically recommend beginning Level 1-2 around 15-16 months old. Children are usually comfortable to transition to preschool classes between the ages of 3-3.5 years old. Questions? Please reach out to us!

FAQ: Should my older toddler take Level 1-2 (toddler) classes, or Level 3-4 (preschool classes)? Preschool classes can be appropriate for children just over 3 - up to Kindergarten. These classes involve more communication, concentration/focus, bodily control and autonomy, and personal choice than toddler classes. Children should be able to answer simple questions, indicate preferences, follow simple directions, and show the beginnings of imaginative/creative play. Questions? Please reach out to us!

Level 1-2 Classes: Toddlers (15 months -3.5 years) @ 9:15 or 10:15 AM

Arlington Heights: Wednesdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, ahpd.org

Buffalo Grove/Arlington Heights: Tuesdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, dancequeenq.com

Deerfield: Thursdays & Saturdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, deerfieldparks.org

Glencoe: Thursdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, glencoeparkdistrict.org

Glenview: Thursdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, glenviewparks.org

Highland Park: Tuesdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, pdhp.org

Lake Forest: Wednesdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, gortoncenter.org

Mount Prospect: Tuesdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, mppd.org

Northbrook: Wednesdays @ 9:15 or 10:15 in Nov-Jan, lauglinschoolofmusic.com