Bop Along Baby offers weekly music classes by age group, spanning four developmental stages: babies, toddlers, and 3 & 4 year old preschoolers..
Our program aligns with the five key outcomes of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
See our age guide below for details on each stage. Classes run for 30 minutes. Age groups are approximate.
Babies aged 5 months - 14 months (ish)
Perfect for new parents looking to connect with other families, as well as with their child.
The baby classes are relaxed and welcoming and are designed to inadvertently enhance language development and cognitive skills, focusing on memory and perception. Through games and creative repetition, babies become familiar with contrasting musical concepts such as high/low, soft/loud and stop/start, as well as rhythm and melody. It's a feel-good, shared activity to enjoy with your baby whilst getting amongst a community of local families.
Ages 14 months - 2 years (ish)
For little ones making the big leap from baby to toddler-hood, these sessions help nurture independence and provide a creative outlet for all that emerging spirit and rapid development. As your bub grows into a new phase they continue the cognitive journey of learning, bringing in new skills and capabilities. Their new found independence as walkers means our focus shifts to the application of motor skills. Classes incorporate more movement, props and all sorts of fun games to develop coordination through musical engagement, while continuing to build on cognitive and language skills.
Ages 2 - 3 years (ish)
These lively sessions allow toddlers to burn off some of that boundless energy while staying engaged and curious, and parents get to join in on the fun too and share in the experience. Toddler classes build on the skills developed in previous developmental stages, gradually introducing aural and rhythmic understanding into our class repertoire. Active participation is encouraged through concepts such as call and response and tapping rhythms, which in turn enhances children's confidence and understanding of group dynamics.
Ages 3.5 - 5yrs
These weekly 30 minute sessions encourage children to become school ready. They love to take the reigns, make their own choices and they share their funny insights and curious ideas. It’s a lovely space where parents get to witness independence and confidence grow before they take off and start start kindergarten or primary school. We take aural and rhythm awareness to the next level and by the age of 4 we introduce clapping & reading rhythms, singing along and even reading solfa signs, plus lots of music-based games. Kinder boppers develop a set of skills that prepares them for school, including participating confidently and creatively in a group environment.
When it comes to music classes for young children, Melbourne families can rely on Bop Along Baby for an uplifting and engaging experience. We nurture development, confidence and creativity. To learn more about how our programs work and discuss your needs, get in touch today.
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