ABOUT OUR CLASSES
The Twinkle Foundation offers a range of classes for children aged 0-5 years.
Music and Movement for 0-3 year olds:
These are group music classes which are about an hour long, with a maximum of 10-12 children per class. Classes follow a carefully designed music curriculum specially curated for young children through research and consultation. Classes use a range of music including traditional folk songs, lullabies and rhymes, both in English and te reo Māori which aims to nurture child development, parent-child bonding and develop their readiness for learning.
During class, children and parents have the opportunity to sing, move, and play instruments with others, with resources offered to help support musical play at home. Classes use music to develop the whole child, including their social, emotional, cognitive, kinaesthetic, and musical skills. Storybooks and visual aids are used to explore the songs and rhymes, as well as instruments, giving children the opportunity to use many senses in their learning - visual, auditory and touch.
Instruments utilised throughout the class include, a lollipop drum, specially designed woodblocks for small hands, a glockenspiel, a xylophone, shakers, a rainstick, and small drums, among other equipment. Some classes have the opportunity to listen and play the violin, cello, piano, and guitar. Our teachers have small versions of these instruments just right for young children.
Classes follow a flow, giving children a known structure to develop their skills. The flow of class allows for growth as children have a safe environment to explore their abilities.
Music and Movement for 3-5 year olds:
These classes are specially designed by our highly qualified teachers for the children in their class. The classes build on the skills the children have learnt in our 0-3 year classes, but are also great for children who are new to music. The children develop autonomy in their music skills while continuing to develop their musicianship. For more information about classes in your area see Our Classes page, and contact a teacher in your area.