Friday, August 30, 2013

Photo Friday

Fall registration is currently open! We are pleased to announce we are also offering our first evening Family Time class with our new instructor Mrs. Bonnie. Visit our website for a complete list of classes in McKinney, Allen and Garland!

Monday, August 12, 2013

Allen Registration is Open!

Registration is finally open for our Allen classes! Yay! If you are a resident of Allen you can register today. If you are a non-resident, you can register on the 14th (Wednesday.)

You can register in Allen one of three ways:


  1. In person. 
  2. Over the phone by calling 214-509-4750
  3. Online at www.allenparks.org ($3 JFRC computer fee per class enrollment.) 

You can view a list of our Allen classes here. Our classes will only be at Joe Farmer Recreation Center, which is located at 1201 E. Bethany in Allen. As always, let us know if you have any questions or we can be of service!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Introducing: Laugh & Learn

For 3 through 4.5 year olds
Each week in class we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. Parents join class for the final activities. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials bring the music, activities, and each month’s story everywhere you go. The repetition enhances the learning—and the fun!

Our Fall semester will debut the following Laugh & Learn classes:
  • Monday at 11:30a.m. in Allen
  • Tuesday at 11:30a.m. in Allen
  • Wednesday at 11:30a.m. in McKinney
Here is a sample activity featuring the new Digital Home Materials:

Let's Make a Hand Craft  

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Introducing: Wiggle & Grow

For 2 year olds
This music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and her new friends and you’ll love helping her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continue with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story.

Our Fall semester will debut the following Wiggle and Grow classes:
  • Monday at 10:30a.m. in Allen
  • Tuesday at 10:30a.m. in Allen
  • Wednesday at 9:30a.m. in Allen
  • Wednesday at 10:30a.m. in McKinney
  • Thursday at 10:00a.m. in McKinney
Here is a sample activity featuring the new Digital Home Materials: 

Find the Matching Rhyme

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Introducing: Sing & Play

For 1 year olds.
Get ready to sing, play, and move with your little one in this high-energy music class designed to be just right for children under two years of age. This new Kindermusik curriculum focuses on your child's beginning movement, helping to build the muscles your baby needs to walk, and vocal development, helping to nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With a mix of both parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join right in on all the singing and dancing while also getting the chance to observe how your older baby or toddler learns on her own. Embark on Kindermusik’s fun new exploration of singing, swaying, laughing, and playing through Sing & Play, a just-right mix of early-childhood vocal play and language development, together time, and music and movement activities!

Our Fall semester will debut the following Sing & Play classes:
  • Monday at 9:30a.m. in Allen
  • Tuesday at 12:30p.m. in Allen
  • Wednesday at 9:30a.m. in McKinney
  • Thursday at 11:00a.m. in McKinney
  • Thursday at 12:30p.m. in Firewheel



Monday, August 5, 2013

Introducing: Cuddle & Bounce





Ages Newborn - 12 months
Cuddle, bounce, and bop with your baby in Kindermusik's newest curriculum. Whether your baby is five weeks or five months, this class will be perfect for you! With age-appropriate activities for newborns, infants and crawlers, this parent-child music and movement class will help you strengthen those early parent-child bonds, understand your baby’s development, and heavily focus on child development and communication with your baby. You and your baby will enjoy instrument play, dance, exploration time, and together time—and you’ll get expert advice and parenting resources based on the most recent research in baby development.

Our Fall semester will debut the following Cuddle & Bounce classes:


  • Monday at 12:30p.m. in Allen
  • Tuesday at 9:30a.m. in Allen
  • Thursday at 12:00p.m. in McKinney

Friday, August 2, 2013

New Themes for Fall!

We are so excited about the upcoming Fall curriculum! In addition to new age groupings, we will have new class themes, too! Here is what you have to look forward to:

Cuddle & Bounce:

  1. Little Red Caboose
  2. Bluebird, Bluebird
  3. Peas & Carrots
 Sing & Play: 
  1. Family All Around Me
  2. Around the House 
  3. Big Red Barn
Wiggle & Grow:
  1. How Do You Feel
  2. Rhymes Around Town
  3. Time for Lunch
Laugh & Learn:
  1. Make Believe
  2. Wild Animal Park 
  3. Let's Play