Was looking through NLB (national library board) website and realized they offer many interesting programmes for the little ones. Many are free. Signed up for 'Mini Maestros', an Australian-based music school that's relatively new locally. Though I signed up for just one child, they were kind enough to allow me to bring both boys with me.
The 30 min program was very interactive, involving lots of movement. My boys were engaged throughout. The use of colorful props and instruments captivated the kids.
Here's peekaboo using a shiny cloth and of course, music. Zech and Nathanael were entertained!
Nathanael shaking a cute golden egg shaker. The kids were told to listen to the music and when it says stop, they had to stop shaking their eggs. Nathanael was really good at this. It's just amazing to see a less than a year old baby following the music.
Another very enjoyable activity was getting the kids to lie down on the floor while we parents flapped a rainbow parachute-like cloth up and down beneath them with the teacher singing 'Starlight Star Bright'. Zech had a jolly good time just lying down and watching the parachute go up and down.
Was very impressed with the teacher leading and facilitating all the activities. We parents had a bit of a workout too when we, carrying our baby, had to move with the music following the steps of the teacher.
The 30 min program was packed with lots of fun and laughter. My boys enjoyed it tremendously.
Read the curriculum outline on Mini Maestro brochure. Very similar to pri sch music but presented in ways that are more fun and interactive. Very tempted to sign up for my boys but I shall hold on first. Thinking of trying out similar activities with them at home.
There are other children programmes organized by NLB. I've noted down the dates and time for Chinese storytelling and a music concert by the young ones at Esplanade library. Best of all, they are free! If u are interested, take a look here: http://www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary/
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