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Music Theory

• Rhythmic movement and free dance encourage self expression.
• Children are able to interpret what they hear and feel with their bodies.
• Children develop an understanding of their bodies and to move in certain ways, for example, crossing the midline.
• Spatial awareness, they learn to perceive where they are in relation to the space around them.
• Muscle development, they gain flexibility and core strength through a series of fun activities and exercises.

Dramatisation

• Dramatisation helps children to identify their emotions and builds their self confidence, by acting out a character or pretending to be different creatures or even in expressing their own stories.
• Children are encouraged to be creative and imaginative.

Singing

• Children become more confident in themselves by expressing themselves through singing.
• Children are encouraged to use their voices in different ways. This is important for developing pitch and tone.
• Learning songs helps children to improve their memory.
• Singing is an uplifting activity.
• Singing encourages children to be a part of a group and is a fun social activity.

Dramatisation

• Dramatisation helps children to identify their emotions and builds their self confidence, by acting out a character or pretending to be different creatures or even in expressing their own stories.
• Children are encouraged to be creative and imaginative.

Movement to Music

• Children are introduced to music theory in a fun and interactive way.
• Children learn to read music and play along with percussion instruments and backing music.
• Each child is encouraged to take theory notes home and practice with their families.
• Children read and play their own notes for the group. This also builds their confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Djembe Drumming

• Children learn about the drum and how to play it.
• Children create their own rhythms and are able to express themselves individually.
• Children learn to play rhythmically in a group.
• Playing in a group encourages self expression and self confidence.
• Drumming stimulates both sides of the brain and is an excellent activity for whole brain development.
• Drumming has been found to be beneficial for improved co-ordination and memory.
• Drumming is a stress reliever and is such fun.

Multi-sensory stimulation and Sensory Integration

• Happy Beat classes are experiencial and we create an environment where all their senses are stimulated. This helps with sensory integration as we help babies to process what they are experiencing and learning.
• We sing simple songs and rhymes to the babies. Singing helps babies to hear different tones and to become more expressive. This aspect of the class is important for their language development.
• Through active listening, babies develop their listening skills and auditory processing.
• Babies develop their rhythm through assisted instrument play. This is important for their talking, crawling and walking
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Developing rhythm through assisted instrument play
• A variety of exercises for crossing the midline, balance, strengthening muscles and for developing flexibility and developing fine and gross motor skills. These exercises are also important for integrating both sides of the brain.

Baby Massage and Body Awareness

Baby massage is calming and improves your babies overall emotional well being.

Here are some of the many benefits:

• Improved blood circulation
• Creating body awareness
• Improved immune system
• Improved sleep patterns
• Stimulating their central nervous system