A wonderful playful musical introduction to the German
Language for young children
 
Worldwide research on language development concludes that the earlier a child is exposed to a foreign language the better.

Time Magazine states, “The ability to learn a second language is highest between birth and the age of six.”

MusikGarten is an accredited music “mommy and me” program for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers that supports language and musical development.
 

Musikgarten I (1-1/2 to 3 years old)

Family Music for Toddlers
A musical introduction to the German language

Participate with your toddler for 45 minutes each week by singing & chanting in German, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments. Get ready to bounce, rock, wiggle, and play peek-a-boo.
  • Features activities that bridge the natural connection between language, music and movement
  • Enhances your child’s language and musical aptitude and listening abilities
  • Establishes beginning German language sounds and words, as well as singing, listening, and purposeful movement

Features CDs and instruments:
  • At Home (Zu Hause)
  • Animal World (Tierwelt)
  • At Play (Beim Spiel)

 
 




Musikgarten II (3 to 5 years old)

Cycle of Seasons

Pre-schoolers learn basic German through songs, instruments and movement activities, accompanied by their caregivers.

Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities involving the four seasons (60 minute class).
  • Nurtures 3-5 year olds’ ability to use their first German words and participate in pantomime play within a musical context
  • Develops listening, focused attention, imagination, creativity, and self-expression

Features CDs and instruments:
  • Cycle of Seasons: Fall/Winter - Der musikalische Jahreskreis: Herbst/Winter
  • Cycle of Seasons: Spring/Summer - Der musikalische Jahreskreis: Frühling/Sommer