FAMILY MUSIC CLASS
INFANT TO PRE-K AGE CHILDREN & CAREGIVERS
FALL REGISTRATION is open!
Family Music Class presented by Blue House Music and Art Camp 504 is an immersive music experience for infant, toddler and Pre-K age children along with their caregivers. Through singing, movement and instrument play children will experience rich learning in key developmental domains while caregivers gain powerful tools to communicate with their little ones.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
DATES: We offer two six week sessions, Sept 9 - Oct 14 and Oct 28 - Dec 9 (No class Nov 25)
DROP IN: We have a few drop in spots available each day. We will note on the website once we are no longer accepting drop in. For drop in registration, pay through venmo @artcamp504 or cashapp $artcamp504
COST: Purchase a six week pass for $150 ($25/class), or pay $30 for drop in.
TIME: Please arrive at 4:15 to get settled. Class runs from 4:30 - 5:00. We encourage families to continue socializing at Markey Park or Pizza Delicious after class ends!
FAMILY MUSIC CLASS EXPLORES:
Early language development, especially phonemic sound, and gross motor development from crawling and first steps to finger-walking and motoring around
Eye tracking, attention, and connection with the caregiver
Imaginative play and emerging language from letter sounds to words and phrases
Gross motor development through movement and fine motor development through finger play
Musical thinking through instrument play, starting and stopping and recognizing patterns
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:
Christopher “Mr. Chris” Sheard is a music teacher and teaching artist with over fifteen years in the field of early childhood music. He has been certified in Music Together, Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts and the Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential. He is the founder of Blue House Music, a direct-to-family early learning music program that serves children under five and their caregivers. He currently works as the lower school music teacher at The McGehee School for Girls and Little Gate. He is a Bywater resident, father of two, and is so excited to join the Art Camp 504 team!
