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Early introduction to music helps develop motor skills, emotional control, vocabulary, language skills, math and logic. For 50 years, The Settlement's Early Childhood Education Department has sown the seeds of a life-long interest and satisfaction in music in thousands of children, earning the Settlement a reputation of excellence in all aspects of early childhood education. For more information call (216) 421-5806 ext. 306 or download the registration form provided.

Spring Semester 2008

February 4 through May 31

Lullaby 101
$48/4 wks
(New & prospective parents)

Lullabies are a universal and ancient song form that plays an important role in comforting infants and providing a critical bonding experience. New and prospective parents will learn a repertoire of lullabies to help calm and settle their newborns. In addition, the use of music for parents' own self-expression, stress reduction/relaxation and coping skills will be demonstrated.

Session X
Thursday 3/27-4/17
10:00am

Session II
Session XI
Monday 4/14 - 5/5
6:00pm

Session XII
Thursday 5/1 - 5/22
10:00am

Music & Movement
$108/9 wks
(Birth - age 3)

Parent and child participate in movement activities, singing and chanting. This informal, yet musically rich environment exposes children to tonality and meter. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available. Call for class times.

Rhythm, Reading & Rhyme
$108/9 wks
(Ages 2 & 3 with an adult partner)

Using music, participants explore a new theme each week (ie. body parts, animals, letters, numbers). Books and story-telling, finger plays, musical instruments and movement activities capture children's imaginations while aiding in the development of important pre-reading skills.

Session III
Wednesday 3/26-5/21
5:00pm

Music Explorers - Learn Together
$204/17 wks
(Ages 2 - 3 with an adult partner)

This new class is designed for parent/caregiver and child to experience the joy of music together. Participants learn songs, create music, explore a variety of instruments and much more! Space is limited to 8 pairs.

Saturday
10:00am

Dance Explorers
$192, 16 wks. (ages 4 & 5)

Basic dance terminology will be used to teach the fundamentals of classical and modern dance. The focus of the 40 minute class is to learn to use the body as an expressive instrument.

Attire for girls: pink footless tights and a leotard

Attire for boys: black footless tights (or black sweatpants), white T-shirt

Thursday
3:45pm

Percussion Play
$108/9 wks
(Ages 3 & 4)

Finger plays, songs and age appropriate circle games along with the use of various percussion instruments help to strengthen your child's rhythmic skills.

Monday
12:20pm

Dalcroze Eurythmics
$170/17 wks
(Ages 3 - 6)

Students are encouraged to explore music by associating familiar motions such as walking and running with the rhythm of music. Activities involving singing and playing develop listening, creative improvisation and coordination skills.

Saturday
Ages 3 - 6
8:30am (Age 3 - young 4)
9:15am (Age 4 - young 5)
10:00am (Age 5 - young 6)

Keyboard Explorers
$187/17 wks
(Ages 4 & 5)

Children experiment with improvisation and musical expression through keyboard, listening, singing and movement activities. Students begin to read music and learn basic music theory.

Saturday
9:15am
10:00am
10:45am
11:30am

Pre-Ballet
$192/ 16wks (ages 5-7)

Boys and girls will be introduced to the vocabulary and technique of ballet. During the 40 minute class, students will warm up at the barre and move to the center of the room, learning about the body and experiencing the discipline of classical ballet.

Attire for girls: pink tights, leotard, ballet shoes.

Attire for boys: black tights, white t-shirt, ballet shoes.

Thursday
4:45pm

Creative Drama
$204/17wks. (ages 5-8)

Children will have a unique opportunity to discover their creative potential using elements of theater, voice, puppets and movement. The young actors will perform in a showcase for family and friends on the last day of class. The showcase will be a culmination of all the elements learned in class, drawing on the students' personal experiences, as they write and design an original play for the final production.

Wednesday
4:00 - 5:00pm

The Young Percussionist
$255/17wks. (ages 6 - 7)

Students will learn elementary percussion techniques and musical concepts while being introduced to the vast array of percussion instruments. Students will be required to purchase materials for the class, available from the instructor.

Saturday
10:45am

Preschool and Day School

The Settlement's Early Childhood Education Department offers preschool and day school programs for children ages 3 and 4 years of age. The Preschool is a half-day program beginning in September and ending the first Tuesday in June. Children attend either a 2, 3, 4 or 5-day program (depending on the age of the child), with Extended Day, Lunch Bunch and Enrichment Monday options available. The Day School program provides working parents childcare in a learning environment enriched by the arts and science. The Day School is in session throughout the year, 5 days a week, 7:00 a.m. until 5:45 p.m.

An open house is scheduled November 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. for parents interested in enrolling their child for the 2008-2009 school year. Call the Early Childhood Education registrar at (216) 421-5806 ext. 306 for registration information.