Our mixed-age classes are perfect for families who wish to bring two or more children of different ages to the same class, or for parents who simply prefer a mixed-age setting for their child. These classes allow infants through five-year-olds—and their caregivers—to gather together for a fun-filled learning experience. We will help you modify movement activities, group dances, and instrument-play activities for each of your children.

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Mixed-age classes offer the perfect setting for weekly family bonding time and inspire ideas for more music exploration, play, and fun at home

• Exploring movement concepts at all different levels of ability

• Family jam music making, with an emphasis on steady beat and for the older children, rhythm patterns

• Playful imaginary games and pretend play, engaging in creative expression

• Expressing feelings and ideas through music and movement

• Singing and echo games with language patters that explore rhythm, speech sounds, syntax, and rhyme

• For the older children, pre-reading music and learning skills including interpretation of graphic notation symbols

• Developing their speaking and singing voices through listening, imitating, and exploring

• Participating in a variety of ensemble experiences, including instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, and group dancing

• Experience waiting patiently, taking turns, working cooperatively in a group and communicating effectively and respectfully

• Younger children learn from watching older children interact and model activities and behaviour; older children learn skills in leadership, modelling, and helping each other in a family and community setting

• Strengthening family and community time

• Increasing attention and focus; growing ability to memorise and recall

• Wider vocabulary and knowledge of story structures, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Stabilisation of muscles necessary for healthy posture and overall balance

• Improved coordination and locomotor skills, fine motor skills, and finger and hand strength

• Development of pre-literacy and number skills