"Music, Art & Me" and "Music & Me"
Classes for Toddlers & Pre-school
A Pre-School Preparatory Program
Workshops for Parents & Educators
Allison DeSalvo bring 32 years of experience as a teaching artist early childhood programs.
|
Music, Art & Me Benefits Children by:
|
Music, Art & Me Benefits Caregivers by:
|
|
|
|
KIDS EXPLORE OCEAN FUN THEMES
SUMMER CLASS WORKSHOPS ~ JULY & AUGUST Select Dates
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Music & Me * Being with Baby * Art Soup * YogAmi
|
MUSIC & ME
POP UP Summer 2025 Class "Under the Sea" theme Wednesday, July 30 from 9:30 - 10:15 am Ages 1 - 4 years with a caregiver Dive into summer with all kinds of splashy fun. Explore the many wondrous animals under the sea through music, movement and make believe. Register at link: https://thepac.center/programs/classes/kids/musicandme-summer-2025 _____________________________________________ FALL 2025 DATES TBA 9:30 - 10:15 AM (2 - 5 years - note age update) The Creative Living Room Program @ PACC REGISTERING Now :) $15 per workshop kid/caregiver | $5 additional siblings Siblings under 1 are free | Paid Drop Ins Available Children attend with an adult at all classes. Experience the joy of music, dance and storytime! We'll explore singing songs, a variety of instruments, rhythms, listening games and creative movement activities stimulating development and innate musical response. Incorporating engaging themes and props children are encouraged to interact together and at their own pace while learning in playful ways promoting self expression, growth and family fun. Children can be accompanied by more one than one adult, all family members welcome. A simple make-takeaway craft will be provided.
("Music & Me" is a modified version of the "Music, Art & Me" program. Its focus is on music and movement and is a shorter class which does not include the longer art projects elements.) |
REGISTRATION @PAC: The Creative Living Room
LOCATION: The Park Ave Center - 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 (PACC) |
|
Music, Art & Me (MAM)
Allison's Original Program |
A delightfully interactive and energetic class presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. Young children explore songs, music, movement, games, dancing, stories, simple art projects and dramatic play stimulating development and social skills while sparking imaginations and encouraging creativity. Themes that are fun and educational are explored through age appropriate activities which incorporate puppets, parachutes, balls, books, musical instruments and more! Providing individual attention to address children’s emotional needs these special classes are also a great way to prepare your youngster for preschool. Includes art making materials and digital download of Allison's songs for the session! Started in 1993 :)
- Classes designed to meet the needs of children at each developmental stage.
- Age Specific Options Available: 12 - 18 months, 19 - 24 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 4/5 and 0 - 5 years etc. - see current schedule
- Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. See Location Policies.
Music, Art & Me or Music & Me Family
Ages 0 - 5 or 6 years/ or 2 - 5 years (mixed age ranges flexible, classes not available each session)
Experience the joy of music as a family. Young children explore singing songs, musical concepts with a variety of instruments, rhythms, listening games and creative movement activities stimulating development and innate musical response. Stories and simple art projects illustrate fun themes each week. This class incorporates engaging age appropriate props and encourages children of all ages to interact together and at their own pace while learning from each other in a positive and playful ways promoting self expression, growth and family fun. Children can be accompanied by more than one adult, all family members welcome.
Ages 0 - 5 or 6 years/ or 2 - 5 years (mixed age ranges flexible, classes not available each session)
Experience the joy of music as a family. Young children explore singing songs, musical concepts with a variety of instruments, rhythms, listening games and creative movement activities stimulating development and innate musical response. Stories and simple art projects illustrate fun themes each week. This class incorporates engaging age appropriate props and encourages children of all ages to interact together and at their own pace while learning from each other in a positive and playful ways promoting self expression, growth and family fun. Children can be accompanied by more than one adult, all family members welcome.
What is the Music, Art & Me (MAM) Program?
("Music & Me" is a modified version of the MAM program)
MAM is founded, designed and taught by Allison DeSalvo who started this popular program while living in her own neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn back in 1993. Over the last 30+ years, MAM has continued to provide families with unique classes that give young children numerous opportunities to connect with their innate creative instincts through: songs, music, movement, dance, art, storytelling and dramatic play :)
The Music, Art & Me Program (MAM) is an exceptionally creative recreational and educational program of interactive classes for children based on their development, (infant – 6 years) and their parents and caregivers that stimulates young hearts and minds, encourages a child’s emerging development and prepares them for preschool. Children explore and discover about themselves, and the world around them, through music, movement, art and stories presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. A variety of props, musical instruments, puppets, parachutes, balls and more are used in all classes and tailored to fit each class theme. Children learn specific songs each session from Allison's original music catalogue. Other music is incorporated drawn from all genres including traditional, folk, multicultural classical, ethnic and popular. Music nourishes children on all learning levels and enables them to feel the joy of the arts while learning to relate to other children in a classroom environment. Early development such as physical and vocal participation, imagination, cooperative play and social skills, independence and friendships emerge as a natural process supported by caring adults and where often children bond with their first teachers.
All children and caregivers are given the space to engage at their own pace. Care and attention is given to classroom transitions and individual dynamics that help each child trust, learn and grow at whatever stage they are at.
Children Learn About:
Music, Art & Me Classes Include:
("Music & Me" is a modified version of the MAM program)
MAM is founded, designed and taught by Allison DeSalvo who started this popular program while living in her own neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn back in 1993. Over the last 30+ years, MAM has continued to provide families with unique classes that give young children numerous opportunities to connect with their innate creative instincts through: songs, music, movement, dance, art, storytelling and dramatic play :)
The Music, Art & Me Program (MAM) is an exceptionally creative recreational and educational program of interactive classes for children based on their development, (infant – 6 years) and their parents and caregivers that stimulates young hearts and minds, encourages a child’s emerging development and prepares them for preschool. Children explore and discover about themselves, and the world around them, through music, movement, art and stories presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. A variety of props, musical instruments, puppets, parachutes, balls and more are used in all classes and tailored to fit each class theme. Children learn specific songs each session from Allison's original music catalogue. Other music is incorporated drawn from all genres including traditional, folk, multicultural classical, ethnic and popular. Music nourishes children on all learning levels and enables them to feel the joy of the arts while learning to relate to other children in a classroom environment. Early development such as physical and vocal participation, imagination, cooperative play and social skills, independence and friendships emerge as a natural process supported by caring adults and where often children bond with their first teachers.
All children and caregivers are given the space to engage at their own pace. Care and attention is given to classroom transitions and individual dynamics that help each child trust, learn and grow at whatever stage they are at.
Children Learn About:
- sharing
- taking turns
- listening to a teacher, to each other
- putting away play things
- cleaning up
- following directions
- participating on their own
- participating in a group
- understanding and using words to ask for things
Music, Art & Me Classes Include:
- thematic classes
- interplay of multiple art forms
- small age specific groups
- fun age appropriate props
- individual attention to address children’s needs
- spirited playfulness
Questions Email Allison
CURRENT EVENTS
JOIIN ME on FACEBOOK
Current Music, Art & Me (MAM) Class Location: Park Ave Community Center (PAC)