Music & Movement
Join our Music and Movement Course, designed to nurture your child’s development through joyful rhythm, movement, and connection. We offer two age-appropriate groups: one for children aged 1.5 to 3 years, and another for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Each 55-minute session is a unique opportunity for children to explore music, rhythm, and movement in a warm, supportive environment—while strengthening their bond with parents and connecting with other children.
Our Music and Movement course goes beyond singing and dancing. Carefully structured activities help children develop gross motor skills, coordination, listening, and social interaction—laying the foundation for healthy brain development and future learning. Every week introduces new musical games, instruments, and movement challenges tailored to each group’s stage of development.
As children learn to move with intention and rhythm, they gain confidence and prepare for more focused activities like sitting still, listening, and working independently.
A brain that moves to music is a brain ready to learn! 🧠
Schedule:
- Course starts Friday 9 May - join the waiting list!
- For children 1.5-3 years
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Every Friday:
From 15:30-16:30
This group takes place with parents 💡 - For children 3-5 years
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Every Friday:
From 16:30-17:30
This group takes place without parents, although parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the rest of our facilities.
Prices:
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Trial ticket: 15€
Exclusively for the trial class - 6 Sessions course: 120€
- 12 Sessions course: 216€
Additional Information:
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Number of children per group: 12
(a minimum of 6 children per class is required to run the lesson). - The course is offered in English and German, making it accessible for a wider range of families to participate.
- Cancellations require at least 24 hours’ notice. In such cases, the class can be rescheduled only once.
Why is Music & Movement so important at this age?
Neuroscientific studies show that music and movement in early childhood are not only fun, but also have a lasting impact on brain development.
Early experiences with music and movement have been proven to support brain development. They help connect both hemispheres of the brain and strengthen key skills such as language, motor coordination, attention, and social behavior. Music and movement offer a holistic approach that encourages children to become more aware of themselves and their surroundings. Especially in the preschool years, this lays an essential foundation for future learning.
What can you expect?
Singing together, rhythm games, dance activities, and exploring instruments (e.g. rattles, drums, rhythm sticks) to promote:
- Auditory perception and musical hearing: Children learn to listen attentively, differentiate between sounds, and recognize pitch, volume, and tempo—all essential for musical understanding and overall cognitive development.
- Body coordination and balance: Through guided movement and dance, children improve their ability to control and coordinate their body movements, laying the foundation for healthy physical development and confidence in movement.
- Sense of rhythm and motor development: Clapping, stomping, and moving to the beat enhances both fine and gross motor skills, while helping children internalize rhythm and timing—skills that are crucial for later musical and athletic activities.
- Language development and social interaction: Singing and call-and-response games help build vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation. Group activities also encourage turn-taking, listening to others, and collaborative play.
- Confidence in one’s own voice and movement: By experimenting with instruments, songs, and expressive movement, children gain the courage to use their voice and body as creative tools, strengthening self-esteem and emotional expression.
- Children learn to connect with others, express themselves freely, and explore their world through music—in a joyful, nurturing, and safe environment.
About the Course Instructor
The courses are guided by qualified dance educators. Our teachers are native German speakers and also speak English. They carefully design each session with empathy, creativity, and educational sensitivity.
Why choose the Montessori Family Center?
At the Montessori Family Center, we emphasise holistic development, combining physical activity, emotional growth, and cognitive stimulation. Our new Music & Movement course for children aged 1.5 to 5 years reflects this philosophy, offering a joyful and enriching experience for both parents and children.
With weekly musical themes, rhythm games, and playful movement activities, your child will stay engaged, motivated, and continually developing key skills in a nurturing environment.
Join our welcoming parent-child playgroup, where children explore music and movement while strengthening their bond with their parents and building essential physical, emotional, and social skills.
FAQ
The Music & Movement course at the Montessori Family Center is a weekly parent-child class for children aged 1.5 to 5 years, combining joyful singing, rhythm games, dancing, and hands-on exploration of instruments like rattles, drums, and rhythm sticks. Through playful musical activities, children develop coordination, balance, rhythm, language, and social skills—all while bonding with their parent in a warm and engaging environment. Each session is guided by dance educator Sonia Milazzo and tailored to support early development through movement and music.
The Music & Movement course is led by Sonia Milazzo, a trained dance and movement educator with over five years of experience working with young children. Sonia brings warmth, energy, and a deep understanding of child development to every session. She speaks German (native), Italian, and English, and creates a supportive, engaging environment where children feel safe to move, explore, and grow.
Yes, the course is plan to come weekly. You can try one lesson with the trial ticket and the you have to buy a pass for 6 or 12 lessons.
The trial ticket costs 10€. The 6-lesson pass costs 90€, and the 12-lesson pass costs 144€. The passes are valid for 50 and 100 days, respectively, and are designed for weekly attendance. Each pass allows for one rescheduling.
We offer two groups: one for children aged 1.5–3 years and another for children aged 3–5 years.
The Music & Movement course supports your child’s development in a fun and holistic way. Through singing, rhythm games, dancing, and playing simple instruments, children improve coordination, balance, rhythm, and motor skills. They also strengthen language, listening, and social interaction, while building confidence in their voice and movement. These early musical experiences help lay the foundation for future learning by promoting brain development and encouraging self-expression in a joyful, nurturing environment.
No, this is a parent-child course, and the presence of a parent or caregiver is required throughout the entire session. Your support plays a vital role in helping your child feel safe, confident, and engaged during the activities. Together, you’ll explore music and movement, strengthen your bond, and create shared learning experiences in a warm, nurturing environment.
