Toddlers - Sat - AC - 10:45

Smart Start™: Toddlers

For children with DOB: 09/02/2022-09/01/2023

Confident, active kids become confident, active adults!

Set your child on the right path by engaging them in music and movement-based play. This class focuses on developing gross motor function in toddlers by encouraging them to move their bodies in time to sounds and music.

At age 2, children are beginning to develop more complex cognitive skills that will aid them later in life. These classes focus on cognitive skills relevant to music, such as sustaining attention, remembering songs, and recognizing perceptual cues. Children in these classes learn how to apply these skills towards musical exploration, gain greater musical independence and acquire basic musical skills. Care providers participate actively in the class, supporting the development of their child's musical creativity and building further skills for musical interaction with their child.

With an emphasis on the fundamentals of listening and singing, playing simple instruments like maracas and drums, and taking turns, this course develops musical competence and fosters the children’s confidence, belonging, and social skills.

A care provider accompanies their child for all classes for this course. A Smart Start™ Songbook is given to every care provider to enable home follow-up.