Question 1

What is Tiny Tunemakers?

Accepted Answer

Tiny Tunemakers is a music and movement curriculum for young children (infants through kindergarten) developed by a National Board Certified music teacher. The program serves daycares and preschools across Chicago, integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with foundational music skills including singing, creative movement, rhythm instruments, improvisation, and musical storytelling.

Question 2

How does music education benefit preschool and daycare children?

Accepted Answer

Music education for young children supports cognitive development including language acquisition, memory, and phonemic awareness. It also builds social-emotional skills like self-regulation, cooperation, and emotional expression. Research shows that regular music and movement activities improve school readiness, attention span, and classroom engagement in children ages 0-6.

Question 3

What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and how does music support it?

Accepted Answer

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) refers to the process through which children develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Music education naturally reinforces SEL competencies: group singing builds cooperation, creative movement develops body awareness and self-regulation, and collaborative improvisation builds listening and turn-taking skills.

Question 4

What does a Tiny Tunemakers music class look like?

Accepted Answer

Each 30-minute Tiny Tunemakers session includes singing, rhythm instrument play, creative movement with props (scarves, parachutes), musical storytelling, improvisation, vocal exploration, and dance. Classes are developmentally appropriate for infants through kindergarteners and are led by a specialist who integrates music across the classroom curriculum.

Question 5

Does Tiny Tunemakers serve daycares and preschools across Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tiny Tunemakers partners with daycares and preschools throughout Chicago, including Kids & Company, Gardner School, South Loop Montessori, Oak Park Friends School, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The program offers weekly in-classroom instruction, teacher support tools, digital music albums for families, and optional parent workshops.

Question 6

How do I enroll my school or daycare in Tiny Tunemakers?

Accepted Answer

Schools and daycares can contact Tiny Tunemakers at 312-613-6454 or Info@TinyTunemakers.com to request a customized quote. You can also fill out the inquiry form at tinytunemakers.com/contact. The program is designed for organizations with infant through kindergarten classrooms in the Chicago area.

Ms. Emily