Tiny Tunemakers in action…
Weekly music and movement lessons delivered by a Tiny Tunemakers’ music specialist with a focus on social/emotional learning
Customized instruction to meet specific student needs (we work in a variety of settings including self-contained, blended, and instructional classrooms)
Digital access of songs from class for both families and classroom teachers. Parents love playing the Tiny Tunemakers’ albums in the car! Listen to samples here
Family music events to strengthen community
Flexible integration options include full-year programming, fixed length residencies, in-school field trips, workshops for parents, and professional development for classroom teachers
Tiny Tunemakers, LLC is a preferred CPS vendor for in-school arts instruction (#19120) and was developed by a National Board Certified music teacher
“My son can’t wait to go to Tiny Tunemakers class each week. He sings the songs all the time at home.
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What to expect from our classes
Singing, imagination, creation, fun!
The benefits of creating music by singing are endless! Beyond the stress relieving effects and pure enjoyment, it also improves pre-reading skills such as phonemic awareness, syllable recognition and rhyming ability.
Creative movement and props
When you place a prop in a child’s hand, their inhibitions melt away. Children are now free to explore the space around them while developing their spatial awareness and move their bodies in new, creative ways.
Exploring rhythm instruments
We introduce children to a variety of small percussion instruments to develop steady beat, rhythm, improvisation and self regulation.
Social/emotional learning
Studies have shown the inclusion of social and emotional learning (such as taking turns, working together, identifying emotions, etc) leads to improved academic achievement as well as enhanced motivation and kindness towards others.
A typical 30-minute class led by a Tiny Tunemakers’ specialist includes singing, instrument playing, creative movement, improvisation, prop use such as scarves or a parachute, musical story time, vocal exploration, dancing and fun!
Solid foundations of music curriculum
Developed by a veteran National Board Certified music teacher, former CPS teacher and speaker at the Early Childhood Institute presented by CPS and the City of Chicago, our mission is to bring the magic and joy of music to all children!