Tiny Tunemakers in action…
Add value to your school today:
Flexible integration options including full-year programming, fixed length residencies, in-school field trips, elective-based programming, workshops for parents and professional development for classroom teachers
Accompanying digital CDs for families so the music making can continue at home (perfect for car rides!)
Customized weekly lessons delivered by a Tiny Tunemakers’ music specialist
Family music events to strengthen community and enhance parent learning
Optional parent newsletters to facilitate school to home communication
Programming for infants (6-weeks) through kindergarten age children
“My son can’t wait to go to Tiny Tunemakers class each week. He sings the songs all the time at home.
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What to expect from our classes
Singing, imagination, creation, fun!
The benefits of creating music by singing are endless! Beyond the stress relieving effects and pure enjoyment, it also improves pre-reading skills such as phonemic awareness, syllable recognition and rhyming ability.
Creative movement and props
When you place a prop in a child’s hand, their inhibitions melt away. Children are now free to explore the space around them while developing their spatial awareness and move their bodies in new, creative ways.
Exploring rhythm instruments
We introduce children to a variety of small percussion instruments to develop steady beat, rhythm, improvisation and self regulation.
Social/emotional learning
Studies have shown the inclusion of social and emotional learning (such as taking turns, working together, identifying emotions, etc) leads to improved academic achievement as well as enhanced motivation and kindness towards others.
A typical 30-minute class led by a Tiny Tunemakers’ specialist includes singing, instrument playing, creative movement, improvisation, prop use such as scarves or a parachute, musical story time, vocal exploration, dancing and fun!
Our Curriculum
Developed by a veteran National Board Certified music teacher, former CPS teacher and keynote speaker at the Winter 2019 Early Childhood Institute presented by CPS and the City of Chicago, our mission is to bring the magic and joy of music to all children!