Who is The Complete Child and You? >>
We are a growing business offering specialised music programs for children and adults of all stages in studios around the North Shore of Sydney
and have a growing reputation for the quality of our programs, our professionalism and the caring relationships we build with our families. We
offer programs in Kindermusik for babies and young children, and in Simply Music piano lessons, for children aged five to adults. We were founded
in 2001/2002 to provide fun, stimulating and educational music programs just for the love of it! We understand child development and
believe in the importance of children and the opportunity for them to grow and develop with the best possible input. We also believe in
the importance of community, and building it to support our lives
What is Kindermusik? >>
Kindermusik is an early childhood music and movement program. It is based on the belief that all children are born being “musical” and this
program offers them an opportunity to interact with, and express themselves musically to give them a lifelong expression of it.
The Kindermusik program has been put together by a number of world renowned experts in music education and child development to come up with
something that takes the research that has been done on how music impacts a child’s development, and turned it into a fun, interactive and
developmentally appropriate opportunity to develop language, physical skills, social, emotional and cognitive areas of the brain, along with
musicality.
A crucial component of the program is the opportunity for parents to learn about how they can stimulate their child at home and to develop
an understanding of how music - and the way we interact with it - can profoundly influence your child forever
What age(s) is Kindermusik pitched at and how is it structured (both on a program and class level)? >>
Kindermusik
Village
Kindermusik
Our Time
Kindermusik
Imagine That!
Kindermusik
Young Child
Kindermusik
Sing
Age: Newborn - 1½
years
Age: 1½ years - 3
years
Age: 3 years - 5 years
Age: 5 years - 7 years
Class Structure
Eight units, each 9 weeks.
Class Structure
Four units, each 18 weeks.
Class Structure
Four units, each 18 weeks.
Class Length: 45
minutes
Class Length: 45
minutes
Class Length: 45
minutes
Whilst we have an age attached to each
program, these are only guides. Children develop at different rates and do so
more in stages rather than ages. Sometimes children remain in a younger age
group if it is more appropriate to their developmental stage.
Each unit is a complete set of 9 or 18 classes and the units are run one after each other on a term by term/semester by
semester basis. So that you can continue to come term after term if you so desire, and never repeat a unit with your child!
What do you do in each class?
>>
Village Program
This program is designed to stimulate all your baby’s senses. The classes have around 15 – 17 activities each week and include a
welcome and goodbye song, massage time, rocking time, quiet time, singing, dancing/movement activities, playing percussion instruments
(bells, drums, egg shakers etc), exploring objects you would find at home in order to educate parents how to do this; and language games.
Our Time Program
Classes have around 12 different activities each week which include a gathering time to settle the children in, welcome and goodbye songs,
dancing, playing percussion instruments, language/singing games, story time, steady beat activities (such as bouncing songs), rocking time,
circle dancing and specific listening activities.
Imagine That! Program
In the classes, we play imaginary games around a particular theme. We encourage even more singing, imagining places and items from the
world around them; we deepen the listening activities to include differentiating sounds, play instruments, have story time, include lots
of question and answer games to expand their cognitive (thinking) processes e.g. how, what, why etc. There are a variety of activities
that we do each week with the parents including circle dances, rocking, games, playing instruments, playing with other objects such as
balls, hoops and scarves.
General
How can I continue this at home for my child’s best learning?
>>
Families receive a set of high quality At Home Kindermusik materials that complements each program. The kits are more than just an adjunct – they are an essential part of the program. The children need these kits to be used at home every week, to enable them to get more out of each program. The kits vary from age group to age group but contain the following:
Music CD(s)
Musical instrument eg, tapping sticks etc (Our Time and Imagine That! only)
Workbook with song lyrics and ideas to improve your child’s learning experience, and other home activities
Storybook/s
Imagine That! also comes with a backpack and a game
What benefits does Kindermusik give to the children?
>>
Children of all ages benefit from involvement with Kindermusik. There is so much they learn it is hard to fit it all in a small paragraph!!
Kindermusik Village is aimed at babies and is designed to stimulate all areas of their development and give them the fundamentals of music. All children learn through play so if you make an activity fun and have a focus on what you want them to learn, they learn! Children at this age need an enormous amount of repetition to build their brains. In our program, babies begin to recognise familiar songs and movements, express their emotions through smiling or laughing or moving their bodies (often to the music). They begin to recognise other people and children and interact with them. The program enables them to become familiar with a more structured routine, whilst allowing them to explore their environment. They also begin to recognise the music and home and many parents use their Kindermusik songs and music to calm an upset child, divert their attention from unpleasant tasks (such as nappy change time), put them to sleep and also to help them learn.
Kindermusik Our Time is aimed at providing toddlers/pre-school children with the opportunity to further develop physical skills, begin the process of more formalised social interactions, developing the listening ear and encouraging following of instructions, and build on their musical skills, to name a few things. Parent or adult interaction in this process is vital as children of this age have rapidly developing emotions, which often require security of cuddles, whilst finding their independence. Children also learn the things they do by modelling, so an adult is required to participate fully to ensure the maximum benefit. Finally, they learn about structured activities and to take turns, share, and how to have fun!
Kindermusik Imagine That! encourages pre-school and kindergarten aged children to begin to prepare them for pre-school and school activities, and so has more emphasis on their growing independence, and rapidly developing social, cognitive and emotional skills. The children attend the first half of the class alone with the teacher, whilst parents/adults wait outside. The last 15 mins of the class, we all join in together, so that the children know the parent is involved and the parent gets to be part of their learning. Specific at home activities are often required in this class, to further their development. The children begin to be able to express a steady beat, wait their turn to speak, listen to others, develop improved listening skills for musicianship, learn some basic musical terminology, learn how to tell stories, learn to develop their imagination, which is a fundamental requirement for social development and understanding of the world around them.
Where are sessions held?
>>
Located at AIPA
40 Merrenburn Ave.
(cnr) Willoughby Road
Naremburn
Can I bring other siblings?
>>
Due to the importance of your full participation in the program, we allow children up to 7 mths in the Village and Our Time classes. However, during that time the parent does need to be able to focus his/her attention on the enrolled child. After 7 mths, we negotiate to determine if the younger sibling is content to stay in the pram and watch!! J
In the Imagine That! class, younger siblings are invited to join the parents in the last 15 mins of the class with the enrolled child .
About the Program Director
>>
Sharlene Halbert is a trained Occupational Therapist, Kindermusik Educator and Licensed Simply Music teacher. After working for over 15 years as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient facilities (children and adults), inpatient facilities, and in the community with people with disabilities, and after a variety of interesting jobs (including running a health retreat), she found her way to Kindermusik and Simply Music. With a strong background in singing, 10 years of traditional piano lessons, 4 years of violin lessons and a lot of self taught guitar, Kindermusik and Simply Music seemed the perfect way to mould together all her passions and create another passion – engaging children and families in the fun and joy of music. In both 2004 and 2005, she was awarded Maestro status by Kindermusik International, given to the top 5% of Kindermusik in the world, for her work in providing Kindermusik to families across the north shore of Sydney.
Who should I contact for more information?
>>
Please contact us by giving us your child’s name, date of birth and your contact details and we will ensure you have all you need to register:
The Complete Child and You
PO Box 674
Crow’s Nest NSW 2034
Phone: 02 9438 2225
Fax: 02 9438 2245
Email:
office@completechild.net.au
| Kindermusik Village | Kindermusik Our Time | Kindermusik Imagine That! | Kindermusik Young Child | Kindermusik Sing |
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| Age: Newborn - 1½ years | Age: 1½ years - 3 years | Age: 3 years - 5 years | Age: 5 years - 7 years | |
| Class Structure Eight units, each 9 weeks. |
Class Structure Four units, each 18 weeks. |
Class Structure Four units, each 18 weeks. |
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| Class Length: 45 minutes | Class Length: 45 minutes | Class Length: 45 minutes |
Whilst we have an age attached to each
program, these are only guides. Children develop at different rates and do so
more in stages rather than ages. Sometimes children remain in a younger age
group if it is more appropriate to their developmental stage.
Each unit is a complete set of 9 or 18 classes and the units are run one after each other on a term by term/semester by
semester basis. So that you can continue to come term after term if you so desire, and never repeat a unit with your child!
What do you do in each class?
>>
Village Program
This program is designed to stimulate all your baby’s senses. The classes have around 15 – 17 activities each week and include a
welcome and goodbye song, massage time, rocking time, quiet time, singing, dancing/movement activities, playing percussion instruments
(bells, drums, egg shakers etc), exploring objects you would find at home in order to educate parents how to do this; and language games.
Our Time Program
Classes have around 12 different activities each week which include a gathering time to settle the children in, welcome and goodbye songs,
dancing, playing percussion instruments, language/singing games, story time, steady beat activities (such as bouncing songs), rocking time,
circle dancing and specific listening activities.
Imagine That! Program
In the classes, we play imaginary games around a particular theme. We encourage even more singing, imagining places and items from the
world around them; we deepen the listening activities to include differentiating sounds, play instruments, have story time, include lots
of question and answer games to expand their cognitive (thinking) processes e.g. how, what, why etc. There are a variety of activities
that we do each week with the parents including circle dances, rocking, games, playing instruments, playing with other objects such as
balls, hoops and scarves.
General
How can I continue this at home for my child’s best learning?
>>
Families receive a set of high quality At Home Kindermusik materials that complements each program. The kits are more than just an adjunct – they are an essential part of the program. The children need these kits to be used at home every week, to enable them to get more out of each program. The kits vary from age group to age group but contain the following:
Music CD(s)
Musical instrument eg, tapping sticks etc (Our Time and Imagine That! only)
Workbook with song lyrics and ideas to improve your child’s learning experience, and other home activities
Storybook/s
Imagine That! also comes with a backpack and a game
What benefits does Kindermusik give to the children?
>>
Children of all ages benefit from involvement with Kindermusik. There is so much they learn it is hard to fit it all in a small paragraph!!
Kindermusik Village is aimed at babies and is designed to stimulate all areas of their development and give them the fundamentals of music. All children learn through play so if you make an activity fun and have a focus on what you want them to learn, they learn! Children at this age need an enormous amount of repetition to build their brains. In our program, babies begin to recognise familiar songs and movements, express their emotions through smiling or laughing or moving their bodies (often to the music). They begin to recognise other people and children and interact with them. The program enables them to become familiar with a more structured routine, whilst allowing them to explore their environment. They also begin to recognise the music and home and many parents use their Kindermusik songs and music to calm an upset child, divert their attention from unpleasant tasks (such as nappy change time), put them to sleep and also to help them learn.
Kindermusik Our Time is aimed at providing toddlers/pre-school children with the opportunity to further develop physical skills, begin the process of more formalised social interactions, developing the listening ear and encouraging following of instructions, and build on their musical skills, to name a few things. Parent or adult interaction in this process is vital as children of this age have rapidly developing emotions, which often require security of cuddles, whilst finding their independence. Children also learn the things they do by modelling, so an adult is required to participate fully to ensure the maximum benefit. Finally, they learn about structured activities and to take turns, share, and how to have fun!
Kindermusik Imagine That! encourages pre-school and kindergarten aged children to begin to prepare them for pre-school and school activities, and so has more emphasis on their growing independence, and rapidly developing social, cognitive and emotional skills. The children attend the first half of the class alone with the teacher, whilst parents/adults wait outside. The last 15 mins of the class, we all join in together, so that the children know the parent is involved and the parent gets to be part of their learning. Specific at home activities are often required in this class, to further their development. The children begin to be able to express a steady beat, wait their turn to speak, listen to others, develop improved listening skills for musicianship, learn some basic musical terminology, learn how to tell stories, learn to develop their imagination, which is a fundamental requirement for social development and understanding of the world around them.
Where are sessions held?
>>
Located at AIPA
40 Merrenburn Ave.
(cnr) Willoughby Road
Naremburn
Can I bring other siblings?
>>
Due to the importance of your full participation in the program, we allow children up to 7 mths in the Village and Our Time classes. However, during that time the parent does need to be able to focus his/her attention on the enrolled child. After 7 mths, we negotiate to determine if the younger sibling is content to stay in the pram and watch!! J
In the Imagine That! class, younger siblings are invited to join the parents in the last 15 mins of the class with the enrolled child .
About the Program Director
>>
Sharlene Halbert is a trained Occupational Therapist, Kindermusik Educator and Licensed Simply Music teacher. After working for over 15 years as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient facilities (children and adults), inpatient facilities, and in the community with people with disabilities, and after a variety of interesting jobs (including running a health retreat), she found her way to Kindermusik and Simply Music. With a strong background in singing, 10 years of traditional piano lessons, 4 years of violin lessons and a lot of self taught guitar, Kindermusik and Simply Music seemed the perfect way to mould together all her passions and create another passion – engaging children and families in the fun and joy of music. In both 2004 and 2005, she was awarded Maestro status by Kindermusik International, given to the top 5% of Kindermusik in the world, for her work in providing Kindermusik to families across the north shore of Sydney.
Who should I contact for more information?
>>
Please contact us by giving us your child’s name, date of birth and your contact details and we will ensure you have all you need to register:
The Complete Child and You
PO Box 674
Crow’s Nest NSW 2034
Phone: 02 9438 2225
Fax: 02 9438 2245
Email:
office@completechild.net.au
Our Time Program Classes have around 12 different activities each week which include a gathering time to settle the children in, welcome and goodbye songs, dancing, playing percussion instruments, language/singing games, story time, steady beat activities (such as bouncing songs), rocking time, circle dancing and specific listening activities.
Imagine That! Program In the classes, we play imaginary games around a particular theme. We encourage even more singing, imagining places and items from the world around them; we deepen the listening activities to include differentiating sounds, play instruments, have story time, include lots of question and answer games to expand their cognitive (thinking) processes e.g. how, what, why etc. There are a variety of activities that we do each week with the parents including circle dances, rocking, games, playing instruments, playing with other objects such as balls, hoops and scarves.
Families receive a set of high quality At Home Kindermusik materials that complements each program. The kits are more than just an adjunct – they are an essential part of the program. The children need these kits to be used at home every week, to enable them to get more out of each program. The kits vary from age group to age group but contain the following:
Music CD(s)
Musical instrument eg, tapping sticks etc (Our Time and Imagine That! only)
Workbook with song lyrics and ideas to improve your child’s learning experience, and other home activities
Storybook/s
Imagine That! also comes with a backpack and a game
What benefits does Kindermusik give to the children?
>>
Children of all ages benefit from involvement with Kindermusik. There is so much they learn it is hard to fit it all in a small paragraph!!
Kindermusik Village is aimed at babies and is designed to stimulate all areas of their development and give them the fundamentals of music. All children learn through play so if you make an activity fun and have a focus on what you want them to learn, they learn! Children at this age need an enormous amount of repetition to build their brains. In our program, babies begin to recognise familiar songs and movements, express their emotions through smiling or laughing or moving their bodies (often to the music). They begin to recognise other people and children and interact with them. The program enables them to become familiar with a more structured routine, whilst allowing them to explore their environment. They also begin to recognise the music and home and many parents use their Kindermusik songs and music to calm an upset child, divert their attention from unpleasant tasks (such as nappy change time), put them to sleep and also to help them learn.
Kindermusik Our Time is aimed at providing toddlers/pre-school children with the opportunity to further develop physical skills, begin the process of more formalised social interactions, developing the listening ear and encouraging following of instructions, and build on their musical skills, to name a few things. Parent or adult interaction in this process is vital as children of this age have rapidly developing emotions, which often require security of cuddles, whilst finding their independence. Children also learn the things they do by modelling, so an adult is required to participate fully to ensure the maximum benefit. Finally, they learn about structured activities and to take turns, share, and how to have fun!
Kindermusik Imagine That! encourages pre-school and kindergarten aged children to begin to prepare them for pre-school and school activities, and so has more emphasis on their growing independence, and rapidly developing social, cognitive and emotional skills. The children attend the first half of the class alone with the teacher, whilst parents/adults wait outside. The last 15 mins of the class, we all join in together, so that the children know the parent is involved and the parent gets to be part of their learning. Specific at home activities are often required in this class, to further their development. The children begin to be able to express a steady beat, wait their turn to speak, listen to others, develop improved listening skills for musicianship, learn some basic musical terminology, learn how to tell stories, learn to develop their imagination, which is a fundamental requirement for social development and understanding of the world around them.
Where are sessions held?
>>
Located at AIPA
40 Merrenburn Ave.
(cnr) Willoughby Road
Naremburn
Can I bring other siblings?
>>
Due to the importance of your full participation in the program, we allow children up to 7 mths in the Village and Our Time classes. However, during that time the parent does need to be able to focus his/her attention on the enrolled child. After 7 mths, we negotiate to determine if the younger sibling is content to stay in the pram and watch!! J
In the Imagine That! class, younger siblings are invited to join the parents in the last 15 mins of the class with the enrolled child .
About the Program Director
>>
Sharlene Halbert is a trained Occupational Therapist, Kindermusik Educator and Licensed Simply Music teacher. After working for over 15 years as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient facilities (children and adults), inpatient facilities, and in the community with people with disabilities, and after a variety of interesting jobs (including running a health retreat), she found her way to Kindermusik and Simply Music. With a strong background in singing, 10 years of traditional piano lessons, 4 years of violin lessons and a lot of self taught guitar, Kindermusik and Simply Music seemed the perfect way to mould together all her passions and create another passion – engaging children and families in the fun and joy of music. In both 2004 and 2005, she was awarded Maestro status by Kindermusik International, given to the top 5% of Kindermusik in the world, for her work in providing Kindermusik to families across the north shore of Sydney.
Who should I contact for more information?
>>
Please contact us by giving us your child’s name, date of birth and your contact details and we will ensure you have all you need to register:
The Complete Child and You
PO Box 674
Crow’s Nest NSW 2034
Phone: 02 9438 2225
Fax: 02 9438 2245
Email:
office@completechild.net.au
Kindermusik Village is aimed at babies and is designed to stimulate all areas of their development and give them the fundamentals of music. All children learn through play so if you make an activity fun and have a focus on what you want them to learn, they learn! Children at this age need an enormous amount of repetition to build their brains. In our program, babies begin to recognise familiar songs and movements, express their emotions through smiling or laughing or moving their bodies (often to the music). They begin to recognise other people and children and interact with them. The program enables them to become familiar with a more structured routine, whilst allowing them to explore their environment. They also begin to recognise the music and home and many parents use their Kindermusik songs and music to calm an upset child, divert their attention from unpleasant tasks (such as nappy change time), put them to sleep and also to help them learn.
Kindermusik Our Time is aimed at providing toddlers/pre-school children with the opportunity to further develop physical skills, begin the process of more formalised social interactions, developing the listening ear and encouraging following of instructions, and build on their musical skills, to name a few things. Parent or adult interaction in this process is vital as children of this age have rapidly developing emotions, which often require security of cuddles, whilst finding their independence. Children also learn the things they do by modelling, so an adult is required to participate fully to ensure the maximum benefit. Finally, they learn about structured activities and to take turns, share, and how to have fun!
Kindermusik Imagine That! encourages pre-school and kindergarten aged children to begin to prepare them for pre-school and school activities, and so has more emphasis on their growing independence, and rapidly developing social, cognitive and emotional skills. The children attend the first half of the class alone with the teacher, whilst parents/adults wait outside. The last 15 mins of the class, we all join in together, so that the children know the parent is involved and the parent gets to be part of their learning. Specific at home activities are often required in this class, to further their development. The children begin to be able to express a steady beat, wait their turn to speak, listen to others, develop improved listening skills for musicianship, learn some basic musical terminology, learn how to tell stories, learn to develop their imagination, which is a fundamental requirement for social development and understanding of the world around them.
Located at AIPA
40 Merrenburn Ave.
(cnr) Willoughby Road
Naremburn
40 Merrenburn Ave.
(cnr) Willoughby Road
Naremburn
Can I bring other siblings?
>>
Due to the importance of your full participation in the program, we allow children up to 7 mths in the Village and Our Time classes. However, during that time the parent does need to be able to focus his/her attention on the enrolled child. After 7 mths, we negotiate to determine if the younger sibling is content to stay in the pram and watch!! J
In the Imagine That! class, younger siblings are invited to join the parents in the last 15 mins of the class with the enrolled child .
About the Program Director
>>
Sharlene Halbert is a trained Occupational Therapist, Kindermusik Educator and Licensed Simply Music teacher. After working for over 15 years as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient facilities (children and adults), inpatient facilities, and in the community with people with disabilities, and after a variety of interesting jobs (including running a health retreat), she found her way to Kindermusik and Simply Music. With a strong background in singing, 10 years of traditional piano lessons, 4 years of violin lessons and a lot of self taught guitar, Kindermusik and Simply Music seemed the perfect way to mould together all her passions and create another passion – engaging children and families in the fun and joy of music. In both 2004 and 2005, she was awarded Maestro status by Kindermusik International, given to the top 5% of Kindermusik in the world, for her work in providing Kindermusik to families across the north shore of Sydney.
Who should I contact for more information? >>
Please contact us by giving us your child’s name, date of birth and your contact details and we will ensure you have all you need to register: The Complete Child and You PO Box 674 Crow’s Nest NSW 2034 Phone: 02 9438 2225 Fax: 02 9438 2245 Email: office@completechild.net.au