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Kindermusik with Suzanne
PONTELAND
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Classes 6 days a week
Contact: 01661 872468 |
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I would like to recomend Kindermusik with Suzanne, this is a great little class that gets ur little one moving, singing, dancing, catching bubbles, moving high and low, laughing and most important having FUN!. a great class that gets everyone involved as much as they want to, its brought my son out of his shell and he really enjoys it. Suzanne is great and really involves everyone and is very welcoming. A fantastic class that lets everyone spend quality time together with delicious Banana cake at the end of the class. |
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relax, enjoy and go with the flow of the class |
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Submitted by:
amiliddell21 on 18 february 2011
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I am so glad to have discovered Kindermusik. I look forward to it every week and Daniel (4 months old) just loves it. After a few weeks, he now recognises the songs and squeals with excitement when we sing / dance to them at home. The classes are very relaxed and fun, and Suzanne is fantastic - very welcoming and with loads of infectious energy that has all of us mums up singing, dancing, twirling and shaking with our babies. It's good to do something that is so much fun and educational at the same time. |
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Do the "homework" - the CD is fantastic and allows us to have almost as much fun at home as we do in class. |
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jillsyduncan on 18 February 2011 |
We have just begun Suzanne's class with a taster 4 week session. We loved it and have signed up for the rest of the course. My 2 year old son has never been a fan or music/dance/singing but I know the benefits of it but just couldn't find a class he wanted to join in with that was available on a saturday. In just 5 sessions my son is joining in, skipping to the music, dancing with scarves and puppets and shouting out "Jing Jang" when he hears it start. He does still back out occasionally but i love the way Suzanne understands this is normal and allows children to join in at their own pace. A truly magical experience for young children and for parents to watch their confidence grow. Just wish there could be a class closer to my home. Many thanks Suzanne x |
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Build your own confidence up and join in with your child it really does help them. Also play the cd in the car it has my son so relaxed and tranced as he makes the connection to the class, then smiling away when he recognises certain songs. Finally reward your child with Suzanne's home made banana cake and a drink! |
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lburgess on 16 February 2011 |
Me and my little girl love Kindermusik!! The classes have helped Daisy build confidence and really improved her interaction with other children. We love the CDs an now she recognises them in the car and in class. Especially 'go into the kitchen' and 'giddy up horsey'! It's something really lovely to share together, now when we go to class she runs up the stairs and gets involved straight away!! Suzanne who runs the class is fab, a great support to new mums! |
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Get involved in all songs and dances and just have fun!!! The more you put in the more you get out!! Also play the songs in car because then they recognise them in class!! |
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emilie84 on 16 February 2011 |
This class is fantastic, my son's favourite activity! Suzanne and all the other families who attend are really welcoming and friendly. All the babies/children are treated as individuals and allowed to go at their own pace, the development I have seen in the few months we have been going is great. The music is really catchy too, I often use it to amuse my little one when we are at home or out and about! It is not only mums, but also dads and grandmas that go along. |
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Join in as much as you can and just enjoy! |
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Submitted by:
elenaguy on 15 February 2011 |
The Kindermusic classes are great fun. Charlotte (aged 2) has really enjoyed attending and has not only learnt loads of new songs, how to sing and play in time, but also she has grown in confidence from a shy little girl who in the first few classes would not leave my knee to a confident class member. Her confidence grew so much that when she left to join a playgroup she settled in from day one without any tears when I left. |
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sign up asap to avoid disapointment |
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Submitted by:
kenlough66 on 15 February 2011 |
We had only been living in the NE for a few weeks when a local mum recommended Suzannes Kindermusik classes, & I'm so glad she did. They are friendly, relaxed, & a whole lot of fun. It only took a few sessions and my then 6 mth old girl was recognising the melodies. We play the CDs in the car all the time ( Our favourite Hey Lolly Lolly is guaranteed to settle my disgruntled baby traveller!) and my 3 yr old boy loves them too. I'm sure these classes have a positive effect on my children but for me, more than anything, it is the friendliness of the classes that I appreciated the most |
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Play the CDs in the car. Make time for tea and cake after the class! |
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claire2spain on 15 February 2011 |
Ava's language development has really been influenced by Kindermusik. We always listen to the cd's in the car, over and over and over and over.... and she knows so many of the songs by heart now. It used to be that she would just sing along, but now she sings the songs without the cd playing and refers to the songs, and the listening sounds. The other day she was singing 'The Dog went to Dover', with a doll on her lap, repeating all the actions from class, it really made me smile. She also loves to dance around the house with two tissues, we really must get some scarves from you and sing Fiddle Dee Dee. I have watched our little girl go from just weeks old to a singing dancing 27 month old since we started Kindermusik. An enormous thank you to Suzanne for providing us with this wonderful class. |
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Sing along and dance along, its all highly contagious. |
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Submitted by:
harrietwise on 28 September 2010 |
These classes are great! Steven and I have been joining in with Kindermusik since he was just 7 weeks old, he's now the ripe old age of 8 months, and we still love Kindermusik just as much. Both my partner and I are GP's and we can see how the activities encourage and develop his hand/eye co-ordination, increase brain/eye messages but most of all we have such a laugh, which is the most important factor. As parents we all want the absolute best for our babies, and I can honestly say that I believe we are giving Steven the best possible start that we can, and attending this group is such an important part of our week. It allows us both to make new friends, spend quality time together (and as a working mum I adore our bonding time)doing something that we both love. Already we are looking forward to this new term,with all its new songs and dances. I don't know what we would do without our weekly dose of Kindermusik With Suzanne. |
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Take away Suzanne's recipe for banana cake, and try it at home, absolutely delicious. |
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Submitted by:
louisewoods on 20 September 2010 |
Its great to be back at Kindermusik after the summer break! We went to their brilliant weeklong summer programme, and met some new friends. It's amazing how each term is different from the last, still following the same structure, but with so many new songs and dances, bounces and playalongs. Didn't think it could get better than last term, but its wonderful!! |
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My top tips: Be as energetic as you can, then you can have even more of Suzanne's lovely home made banana cake. |
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Submitted by: kcwaltersatwork on 09 September 2010 |
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Another satisfied customer so it seems. We've just completed another term of classes with Suzanne and can not speak highly enough of them. Warm and friendly and we both have such a good time. We have cuddles, giggles and a bit of exercise together, and really enjoy ourselves. Its a must! |
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My top tips: Register early, we didn't get our first choice of day initially but it all worked out in the end. Classes aren't really hectic as they are restricted in size but they do seem to get booked up. We always pre-register nice and early now. Its a good idea to take a drink with you, although we are looking forward to coffee and cakes next term. Thanks Suzanne. |
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Submitted by: alexandraridley on 08 july 2010 |
Being a first time mum away from family was quite daunting for me and I always promised that I would take my daughter to activities when she was ready and when she would benefit rather than when I felt like a change of scenery. I tried a couple of famous options but then a friend recommended kindermusik and we found OUR class. Right from the start we were welcomed and Abbie took to it immediately. She watches and takes everything in and when we sing the songs at home she stops what she is doing immediately and either smiles or calms right down if she's being grumpy. Suzanne will do everything she can to accommodate babies and parents and even welcomes grandparents with open arms. |
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My top tips: All the family should get the opportunity to watch their baby in the class. Abbie's granny adored being there and can now relate when we tell her what Abbie has done. I have always loved the classes and now daddy does too (I've even caught him singing the songs when Abbie is in bed!) 100% recommended. The only down side being that nothing will ever match our high expectations now so Suzanne will be stuck with us for years to come!!! |
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Submitted by: clarebro on 29 June 2010 |
Superb! This class is everything that you should expect from a music group for babies, and much much more besides. The classes are incredibly professional, personal and filled with exciting things to do, often using simple items that parents have at home so very easily recreated. We absolutely love going to our weekly class, if ever I have a blue day then our Kindermusik class blows it right away and leaves me feeling recharged, especially after the relaxation. |
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My top tips: Its a great chance to bond with your baby, or older child, and provides me with valuable 1-1 time. If you've got older children like me then I used to feel that I was missing out on special time with my youngest, but through these classes I've now got that. And we've both got some great friends too. Top tip? I don't think I have one other than have a wonderful time! |
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Submitted by: sarahdavies224 on 27 June 2010 |
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Bingo! I've found the perfect class! Went to Kindermusik today and we both fell in love with it. Some of the other groups I went to just seemed so frantic, first shakers, then drums, then feathers, then this.... I was exhausted and no-one really got time to play with anything. This group has a very laid back feel, we used shakers, balls, parachute and bubbles but at no time did we feel rushed. We came away feeling relaxed, and my baby slept for 2 1/2 hours afterwards which is most unheard of for her. I registered, and got a free cd aswell. I love the home pack, we've listened to it twice already and showed 'Daddy' the lovely bouncing we did today. Can't wait to go back! |
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My top tips: Make the most of the home pack, it has everything from class on there, plus a shaker. I'm taking my husband along next week, as lots of Dad's go too. |
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Submitted by: emilysbaby on 27 May 2010 |
I'm new to the North East, having recently moved from the States, so thought it would be a good idea to join some classes with my baby (6 months old) so we could both make friends. Having experienced Kindermusik in the US where it is massive, and I was a real fan, I signed up for a course of Kindermusik With Suzanne in Ponteland kind of knowing what to expect. I got a lot more than I expected I can tell you! The classes are exciting, fresh, fun and full of a real energy, so when I leave I really experience a warm glow. We signed up for several different baby activities, most of which I felt were not as good quality programme that were offered in the states, it almost seemed that just anyone could set up a class here in the UK after having paid a large franchise fee and completed a 3 day course. Some groups I visited had such a large number of children there that we almost immediately left, I was that frightened! All of Suzanne's classes are a family friendly size, certainly the classes that we visited were anyway. Well done Suzanne, we love you dearly and love our Kindermusik classes with you. |
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My top tips: Pass it on to all your friends, these classes are a real find. |
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Submitted by: sarahmiles on 20 May 2010 |
We have so many memories of Kindermusik as we've been coming since Izzy was about 4 months old and its been a constant in our lives ever since. Now Izzy's almost 4 its wonderful to see her participate each week and having gained so much confidence in class. She loves repeating the songs and actions at home. I would like to say thank you to Suzanne for running such wonderful classes, we tried a few different classes and nothing matched up to Kindermusik and I put that completely down to Suzanne's enthusiasm, professionalism and the friendly relaxed atmosphere you create. My endorsement is also on Suzanne's website! |
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My top tips: Go...enjoy....and love it! The songs will be in your head for years and years! |
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Submitted by: annabellemadden on 12 May 2010 |
We've just recently come back to Kindermusik With Suzanne after a year away; my husband's job meant we had to move back to Scotland, but now we are back. Originally my daughter and I went to the baby class and loved it, but now we've moved up to the more grown up class (she's 2) and its fantastic! I couldn't believe her confidence after the first class, and she has talked constantly about it, when are we going back, can we listen to the cd again, again, again. I love how excited she is about it. I was made really welcome by Suzanne upon our return and even though we've joined during the term the whole group made us feel so welcome, we're going out for coffee with some of them after class next week. So we've learned lots of new songs and dances, and made some new friends all in our first week back. I've told my husband that we are not moving again. |
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My top tips: Listen to the home cd, we're listening to it all this week so we can sing our hearts out at class like the rest of the group. |
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Submitted by: ruthwoodburn on 11 May 2010 |
We started Kindermusik with Suzanne this week and already my son is loving the home cd, especially jumping around the hoops and stop on the dot, which we did this week. Suzanne makes everything seem so easy, and fun, and we all know that all the leaping around is good exercise. |
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My top tips: Make several copies of the home cd so you can have it on in the car and around the house, weve had ours on constantly. |
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Submitted by: janetbeggs on 28 April 2010 |
I have an incredibly shy little boy who was very nervous about attending any groups and when we first began he would sit quietly on my knee pretty much for the whole class. Gradually over the last term he has begun to join in, not with everything though, he still prefers to watch the rest of the group for some of the dances and marching. I was initially worried but was soon reasurred when Suzanne explained that he had a different learning style and was still getting lots of enjoyment out of the class by observing the others. I didnt think this was particularly true until we got home, got out the home materials and put on the cd. Everything we did in class, he did at home with tremendous confidence. So he had been listening, and watching and taking it all in after all. Sometimes we have weeks where he is less shy, other weeks when we have tears, but I know that he is growing in his own time. |
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My top tips: Make the most of the home materials, they are brilliant. Like the earlier comments about socks, I carry spare socks in my handbag now just in case as we had odd socks on one week. |
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Submitted by: sheiladaviesand on 20 April 2010 |
I was invited to attend a weeks worth of Kindermusik classes by Suzanne last year, to photograph the children in action - and what a pleasure it was! I tried various music classes when my own children were little and gave up very quickly - if only Suzanne had been KM'ing back then! It is so evident that the children LOVE attending these classes - some are shy and not as outgoing as others, but they all benefit in their own little way. |
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My top tips: make sure you have clean hole-free socks on ;-) .... and be prepared to be singing the songs in your sleep!!! |
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Submitted by: pamhordonphotography on 19 April 2010 |
Its brilliant, we move, dance, sing, bounce. Its so different from all those other 'lets sit in a circle' groups, here every child is encouraged to participate in their own way, be it hgh on the ceiling or sitting quietly. Suzanne lets everyone know that its fine. We love the structure of the class but the freedom that goes with it. Well done Suzanne, and we love the programme. We picked up our home pack this week, and have been absoluely loving the dances in fact weve done them over and over and over... Cant wait for classes again next week. |
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My top tips: Just do it! You pick up loads of activity ideas, have great fun together, burn lots of calories, and end with a hug. |
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Submitted by: anjajames on 18 April 2010 |
Been going over a year and can honestly say that it isn't the cheapest group but we made a decision after Christmas to cut back, and dropped pretty much all the other classes as we felt that value for money this one was by far the best. Suzanne puts so much into every class, and the extras that make it really special, we are very proud to be in Kindermusik classes and our little boy Ben loves his class. Every mornig he puts his Kindermusik tshirt on, we have to remind him 6 days out of the 7 that its not today, but we often just let him wear it and use the home pack and have our very own class at home. We can fill a good hour at home with songs, dances and marching so when we do go to class he loves to show off. Its a great group, both us and Ben have made some good friends. |
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My top tips: register early as classes fill really quickly as they are limited in size, which is nice. we recommended a handful of friends and got half a term of free classes by way of thanks, a great way to keep the pennies. |
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Submitted by: petraanddave on 18 April 2010 |
We've just come back from our Kindermusik With Suzanne class and we absolutely love it. Suzanne told us all about this site and suggested we leave our comments, so here goes: Our whole family go along each week to this 45 minute class of absolute delight. Initially my daughter is really shy, quiet and hangs back but after we've sung hello, waved, shaken and rolled our bells a bit and moved onto the bouncing on laps she is smiling, giggling and joining in raring to go. This week we have bounced like elephants on a carousel, used hoops to march round and jump in, we've marched in a line unti suzanne's cymbol told us to stop (I'm def going to get a cymbol for the house!). We jumped with the parachute, butterflied through the air, stomped like elephants, did a lovely twirly stop and go dance, oh and some listening to monkeys and elephants. After all this we relaxed on our blanket to You are my sunshine, then it was time for goodbye time and stickers. We collected our home packs this week, as it was the beginning of term, and already we have got these irritatingly catchy tunes buzzing round in our heads, actually caught myself humming one at work, mmm. Anyway, the three of us really have lots of fun, and all the children absolutely love Suzanne to bits, thoroughly recommend this to anyone! |
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My top tips: Take non slip socks with you, as its a washable floor surface that can get slippy with normal socks on. There's a great garden centre just down the road for a coffee and cake afterwards, all in all that just makes it perfect. |
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Submitted by: sophie on 17 April 2010 |
I joined Kindermusik with Suzanne last year with my son, then just 8 weeks old. I was very reluctant at first as I thought I would be the only Daddy there. At my first class there were three other Dads, now there are regularly more Dads than Mums, which is great. We both love the classes, they give us the chance to bond, have our special time together and we really do enjoy ourselves, even if we do moan about going sometimes, couldn't decide if it was a cool thing for us to do. But then out came the drums, balls, parachute.... okay we also have coloured scarves, bubbles and bells, but we manage to do the macho bit still. My lad starts smiling from the moment we have the hello song til its goodbye, goodbye.... |
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My top tips: Give it a go, you will enjoy yourselves. Arrange for a friend with their baby to go along aswell, just as back up in case no one speaks to you, (that's what I did, although everyone spoke to me and was really friendly anyway). |
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Submitted by: flieslikeabird on 17 April 2010 |
My baby and I joined Kindermusik with Suzanne last term, Daisy was just 3 weeks old, and we absolutely loved it. The dancing especially just seemed to have her transfixed, its was great to see her trying to focus on the faces as we moved around. I love the energy and enthusiasm that Suzanne brings to the class, it seems boundless, I'd love to have just half of her energy levels. she remembers everyone's names, even though she must see hundreds of faces each week. I would highly recommend these classes to everyone and anyone with small babies, toddlers and young children, in fact I know all the mums and dads really enjoyed it too. We've missed it so much during the Easter holidays and can't wait to get back next week for our brand new term. |
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My top tips: Relax, and enjoy. Oh, and wear something comfortable, best not to wear your brand new tight jeans! Its a really friendly group, we've both made new friends very quickly. |
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Submitted by: kcwaltersatwork on 08 April 2010 |
Kindermusik With Suzanne, held in Ponteland is THE best class we have been to, and believe me we've tried most of them. My son is a bit of a livewire but within three weeks at Suzanne's class he had learned to be a lot more 'socially acceptable', Suzanne encouraged him to explore, get his running out of the way, and now he joins in with the majority of the class, shows me 'the right way to join in mummy', and even lies on the relaxation blanket at the end of each class. We come out of each class excited, smiling and talking together about what we've done, and how we can practice at home. We've also made lots of new friends too. |
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Don't go to the first class and expect our child to behave as they do at home, some of the children are suddenly really shy, or like mine he just ran and ran and ran. Everyone is expected to be barefoot, so either take some sticky soled socks, or paint your toenails first! Speak with the other mums, they are probably just as nervous as you. |
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laughingdaisy on 08 April 2010 |
