Music Playtime for Children
Music Playtime Classes for Children
Watch your child light up as music comes alive through movement, games, songs, drum circles, and creative play! In the beautiful Great Room at the Terra Cotta Community Centre, children explore music using the best of the Dalcroze, Kodály, and Orff approaches—perfect preparation for future lessons.
They’ll move to music, make music with friends, and even create their own songs while naturally developing listening, rhythm, teamwork, and expression.
Three Playful Methods for Kids to Learn Music
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Created by Swiss musician Jaques-Dalcroze in the early 1900s, this method turns music into
movement. Children step, clap, bounce balls, or stretch bands to feel rhythm and beat changes in their whole bodies. By playing and moving, kids naturally absorb musical skills that stay with them for life.
Kodály Approach
Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály believed every child should have access to quality music
education. His method starts with the voice—our first instrument—and uses simple folk songs, hand signs for notes (do, re, mi…), and fun rhythm syllables (“ta” and “tiki”). This approach builds strong singing and listening skills right from the start.
Orff Schulwerk
Developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, this approach blends music, movement, speech,
and drama. Children play special xylophones, glockenspiels, and percussion instruments in lively “Orffestras.” They also act out and dramatize songs, making music classes joyful and
memorable.
Shared Vision
All three methods were created by passionate educators who believed music should be part of every child’s school life—not just for those who take private lessons. Through movement,
singing, and play, children discover their natural musicianship in a way that’s fun, inclusive, and lasting. This method is especially delightful for children, who naturally love to move and play. Through fun games and activities—sometimes using props like bouncing balls or paper plates—kids internalize musical concepts that stay with them as they grow into musicians.