Muziekles voor Kleintjes

About Muziekles voor Kleintjes

Muziekles voor Kleintjes organizes Muziek op Schoot (music classes for young children) in Amsterdam West. The music classes for young children combine singing, rhythm, instruments, and movement.

Muziek op Schoot

In the classes, children sing about everyday topics and yearly themes such as seasons and holidays. They practise motor skills by clapping, playing instruments, and moving and dancing to music.

• Singing
• Rhythm
• Playing instruments
• Moving and dancing to music

Instruments and materials

The classes use instruments suitable for young children and materials that introduce them to beat, rhythm, and musical awareness through play.

• Tambourines
• Maracas
• Drums
• Small glockenspiels
• Ribbons
• Clappers, rattles, flutes, rhythm sticks, shakers, and triangles

Playing and moving together

The classes give children the chance to meet other children and practise playing together and waiting their turn. A set beginning and ending provide structure and a sense of security.

• Social development
• Playing together
• Dancing to different kinds of music