We have our Music Together class every Monday. We have been going since December and I can't imagine stopping anytime soon. Tatum enjoys it more and more each time we go and with her increased mobility, she seems to gain even more ways to be involved.
Her wonderful teacher is Ms. Petra. Ms. Petra is so patient, kind, talented, and COMPLETELY child-oriented. She constantly seeks ways to involve every child in the class and often includes their sounds/movements/requests into class each week. Tatum loves her so much that when Ms. Petra is sitting in the circle singing, T will walk over and plunk herself down right in front of Petra for first row seating! It's almost like Tatum is under Petra's magical musical spell.
Class usually consists of all the students and parents sitting in a circle while we sing and do the motions with all the catchy tunes. For several songs, Ms. Petra will pull out various instruments the kids can explore. She's got maracas, jingle bells, ribbons, bells, balls, a HUGE parachute, drums, and the kids' favorite... an enormous box of all kinds of other fun instruments the kiddos jam to at the end of each class. The best part, I think, is that you get a cd at the beginning of each session with all the music, so you can sing along at home or in the car! Tatum loves nothing more when she's crabby in the car than to listen to and "dance" to her music cd. And I'll have to admit, I know all the words and don't mind singing alone myself. :)
Unfortunately I can't seem to get all the cute pictures I want of her in class because she's walking and running around so fast! I was able to snag a few while she was sitting and playing some instruments.
Her wonderful teacher is Ms. Petra. Ms. Petra is so patient, kind, talented, and COMPLETELY child-oriented. She constantly seeks ways to involve every child in the class and often includes their sounds/movements/requests into class each week. Tatum loves her so much that when Ms. Petra is sitting in the circle singing, T will walk over and plunk herself down right in front of Petra for first row seating! It's almost like Tatum is under Petra's magical musical spell. 
Class usually consists of all the students and parents sitting in a circle while we sing and do the motions with all the catchy tunes. For several songs, Ms. Petra will pull out various instruments the kids can explore. She's got maracas, jingle bells, ribbons, bells, balls, a HUGE parachute, drums, and the kids' favorite... an enormous box of all kinds of other fun instruments the kiddos jam to at the end of each class. The best part, I think, is that you get a cd at the beginning of each session with all the music, so you can sing along at home or in the car! Tatum loves nothing more when she's crabby in the car than to listen to and "dance" to her music cd. And I'll have to admit, I know all the words and don't mind singing alone myself. :)
Unfortunately I can't seem to get all the cute pictures I want of her in class because she's walking and running around so fast! I was able to snag a few while she was sitting and playing some instruments.
Tatum, seen here "playing" Paxton! :)
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