Bongalong classes
The way we use music, movement and drama supports the developmental stages your child/children will go through from baby and toddler stages through to pre-school.
- Songs and rhymes help speech development and language.
- Action songs and movement develop co-ordination.
- Music games encourage listening skills.
- Instruments enable exploration of sounds and effects.
- Group activity aids confidence, communication and social skills.
- Props and costumes stimulate imagination and roleplay at home.
Under Ones
If you have just had a baby, come along and try one of our Under Ones classes. These classes are particularly aimed at first time parent/carers but are open to anyone who has a baby under the age of one.
The classes are structured but relaxed, a place to meet other parents, chat and have some fun.
The activities in each class include singing, movement, relaxation and instrument playing, all led by a class leader. Our music activities help your baby’s development as well as supporting the bonding process and giving lots of ideas to use at home.
Under Fives
With regular attendance, groups remain constant, helping to build confidence and providing opportunities to learn in a fun, secure and familiar environment.
The way we use music, movement and drama supports the developmental stages your child/children will go through between 0-5 years: supporting speech development and language, developing coordination and encouraging listening skills.
Instruments enable exploration of sounds and effects.
Bongalong music classes aid confidence, communication and social skills. Our props and costumes stimulate imagination and role-play at home.
Adults too!
Bongalong is for you the adult as well if you have children under the age of five. Adults are asked to participate fully with children during each class. This is partly for your pleasure as singing and dancing to music is always uplifting whatever age you are! (We never put anyone on the spot!) It is also to support your child/children.
If you are joining in then you are having fun together which is vital for a child’s development. It also means you can remember what has happened to help your child if they want to re-enact anything at home.
We also have an informal refreshment time at the end of each session. This serves two purposes. Time to chat informally with others in the group and, a chance for your child to try that favourite instrument again.