Music and Movement for Little Learners
Creating Life-long Learners of Music
My Mission
My mission is to help children to reach their musical potential by encouraging them to be tuneful, beatful, and artful through singing, instrument play, and movement exploration and provide their caretakers with the tools to continue their musical learning at home.
Classes
Spring 2024
Join me for a mini 3 week interactive musical journey this Spring! These classes follow the methodologies of the First Steps in Music curriculum developed by Dr. John Feierabend full of interactive activities for you and your little one.
Who: Open to all the caregivers and little ones in the community
Dates: Saturday mornings from May 11th - May 25th
Fee: $30 for all 3 classes or $10 per class attended
Location: St. Lorenz School - 140 Churchgrove Rd, Frankenmuth, MI
Class Size: Cap at 10
Multi-Age (Birth - 36 months)
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Register you and your little one(s) today at the link below
or by contacting St. Lorenz school office at (989) 652-6141
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Questions?
Contact Ashley Keller at alkeller504@gmail.com
What to Expect
Class Overview
Class begins with 5-10 minutes of unstructured play with assorted musical instruments and sound-making toys. Free play concludes with singing a favorite song, followed by group activities for infants which include bounces, wiggles, tickles, tapping/clapping, simple songs, beat motions, circle games, and lullabies.
Benefits
Develops language
Builds the foundation for singing and movement
Encourages imaginative play
Easily incorporate music into your home
Special time to interact with your little one
Develop social skills in a group setting
Why First Steps in Music
Research-Based Curriculum
Based on early childhood research related to the development of:
Music intelligence
Singing skills
Sensitivity to beat groups
Expressive movement
Musical memory
Preferences and
Neurological connections
Meet the Instructor
Ashley Keller
Ashley Keller earned her Master’s Degree in Music Education from Vandercook College of Music and Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Concordia University Chicago. She is certified in First Steps in Music by John Feierabend. She has taught elementary music, choir, and band for 6 years. She has a passion for teaching children and families all about the joys and benefits of making music apart of your home. She resides in Frankenmuth with her husband and two daughters.
