A love of singing and expressive sensitivity to the art of music is extended at this level. The development of vocal and movement skills continues. We explore creative and locomotor movement. Junior Kindergarten Beat competency and a proper singing voice through the use of folk song materials are the goals at this level. Simple songs are used to invite independent singing from each child.
Vocal improvisation is encouraged in question-answer form.
Kindergarten A highlight of the kindergarten year is the performance of an operetta that is entirely child-created. Grade One Students present Americana Day, at which they share with their parents various activities in movement, art, music and classrooms. There also is a Michigan week celebration in song. Grade Two Grade 2 presents a Japan unit for parents. Second graders perform at their Moving Up ceremony.