Music and a Mohawk

Press Release
9/8/10
Media Contacts:
Kathy Ricke, M. Ed. - Kindermusik® Educator
832.598.SING
kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com


Music and a Mohawk: Kindermusik and Pigtails & Crewcuts Team Up …to offer music and a little off the top…for the younger crowd!

Katy, TX –
Two local companies are putting a new twist on the definition of “Barbershop Quartet”.
Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends is offering music enrichment classes at Pigtails & Crewcuts, a new Katy haircutting salon for youngsters and their parents. The two businesses have joined forces since they both cater to similar age groups of children. Pigtails & Crewcuts provides the space and a discount on services to all of the music class participants, while Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends brings the music, instruments and imaginative playtime each week!

"It’s so exciting to be back in Katy doing what I love," says Kathy Ricke, a licensed Kindermusik educator in Katy TX. “Kindermusik is such a special time for parents and children! It’s a time for bonding with one another, playing with one another, laughing together, and experiencing your child’s world through her or his amazing eyes, and I love being a part of that experience!" she adds.

Pigtails and Crewcuts local franchise owner, Andrea Shepherd says, “ We are thrilled to host Kindermusik classes here ! It has been a great partnership and we look forward to more little friends (and mommies) who love music and who may need a haircut, too!”

Katy Ricke, owner of Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends, has been an active bell-shaking, scarf-waving Kindermusik participant along with all three of her children for the past eight years. She knows firsthand how invaluable Kindermusik can be in a child's development and is looking forward to sharing her passion with you and your children! She is an experienced teacher who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instructional Technology. Kathy is a licensed Kindermusik educator and a proud member of Early Childhood Music & Movement Association.

Kindermusik International www.kindermusik.com is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula and products for parents and their children ages newborn to seven years old. Kindermusik educators provide tips that parents can take home from each class to help make great parenting easier in their daily routine. Kindermusik is a child-centered music and movement program for children aged 0-7. Through music, children will develop early literacy and language skills, acquire reasoning and early math skills, and increase self control-- all while having fun in the process! Kindermusik believes that the parent is a child's first teacher, so you will see parents participating right alongside their children in class--and the families are able to take this learning home with them thanks to fabulous At Home materials specifically designed to extend the learning at home! Ninety-nine percent (99%) of Kindermusik parents would recommend it to other parents according to a Harris Interactive Online Study in November 2005.

Pigtails and Crewcuts is a hair salon created exclusively to meet the needs of children and parents. Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a host of child-friendly products and services for both parent and child. Next time you are in one of our locations ask about our Mom and Dad cuts. Pigtails & Crewcuts stylists customize each style for the younger set. Our experienced stylists will walk you through each step of the haircut to ensure complete satisfaction.

Pop in Playdates (as well as weekly classes) are conveniently offered at Pigtails & Crewcuts at 5131 South Fry Road at the corner of Mason and Fry. Parents should reserve their spot by calling Kathy Ricke at 832.598.SING or e-mailing her at kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com in advance. The Kindermusik class schedule will begin September 8th. Classes are open to everybody and registrations are accepted through www.kindermusik.com.

Come All You Playmates...

KINDERMUSIK With Kathy & Friends
Kathy Ricke, M. Ed. - Kindermusik® Educator
5711 Evening Oaks Lane, Fulshear, TX 77441
kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com
832.598.SING

Play dates conveniently held at:
Pigtails & Crewcuts
5131 S. Fry Road, Suite 500
Katy, TX 77450
At the corner of Fry and Mason



Now offering Kindermusik PLAYDATE—a one-day class for parents and kids on the go!

You get the same Kindermusik fun and learning in the classroom . . . and the same high-quality take-home materials including music and an instrument . . . but a one-day class so you can try it out!
Limited to 8 children, so reserve your spot soon!

FALL 2010 REGISTRATION


STUDENT’S NAME_____________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH__________________AGE________Ο Female Ο Male


PARENT’S NAME_________________________________________
HOME PHONE (_____)____________________ CELL (_____)___________________

MAILING ADDRESS___________________________________________________________
CITY____________________________________________ZIP________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

_________________________________________________________________________


Check the Playdate For Which This Student is Registering:

□ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 10:30 AM (ages 18 months-4 years)
□ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT 9:30 AM (ages 18 months-4 years)
□ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 11:00 AM (ages 18 months-4 years)

OR

ASK ABOUT OUR ON-DEMAND PLAY DATE!
You supply the location (PigTails & Crewcuts may be available) and invite at least 6 friends and your Play Date is FREE!
(This option is open to all age groups—newborn to age 5)

PAYMENT INFORMATION

$15 for one child or $20 for the whole family!
You will receive a CD of music used in class, a fun instrument/prop for each child registered, and $5 in Kindermusik Kash.
Please mail registration form and payment to Kathy Ricke to reserve your spot.

READ, SIGN, and DATE

• LIABILITY RELEASE – As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Kathy Ricke and Pigtails & Crewcuts from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Kathy Ricke.
• PRIVACY POLICY--Kindermusik With Kathy & Friends reserves the right to photograph and videotape programs and participants for training, advertising, or any other lawful business purpose. Any photographs used will not identify students by name without written permission. Customer information is for internal use only and will not be sold to outside parties. If you do NOT wish to have your child photographed or video-taped, please initial here. _________



Signature___________________________________________________________

DATE________________________________


Experiencing the magic of a Kindermusik class with NO strings attached....That, my friends.....is something to sing about!


Posted by Miss Kathy who'd really love to see you and your kiddos in a Kindermusik class soon! What are you waiting for?

The Family That Spins Together….

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE having 3 kiddos of varying ages and maturity levels, but, at times, the age discrepancy gets the best of us. The toddler either destroys a perfectly fun game of Uno or the brother terrorizes his sisters’ tea party or the big sis just quite frankly wants to be left alone! Or worse…I get complacent and assume the older ones can watch the toddler for “just a second” while I do the dishes or work on the computer or vacuum. I’ve discovered the secret to Sibling Happiness. Are you ready for this? Rub your listening ears—FIND AN ACTIVITY THAT THEY CAN DO TOGETHER! The activity can’t involve a finished product because it’s a fact that someone will get irritated when another someone screws it up…

We’ve found our sense of inner joy with the Bilibo —this rather simple piece of plastic can provide minutes (not hours—get real, people!) of giggles and it’s something they all can do at their own level! You can spin on ‘em, turn ‘em over and walk on ‘em, spin balls in ‘em, wear ‘em as hats and put on a show, etc., etc. The best part of all—there are no rules, no batteries, and no extra noise!

Now, once that fun is over, try out a classic Kindermusik activity that is just as full-proof. "All Fall Down" is a must-have in your bag of Mommy Tricks. You'll need ribbon sticks/streamers/scarves and the song, of course!

The music has 3 cues, and each cue requires a specific reaction from the players (these are the rules):
To start, everyone lies on the floor.
When you hear the crank, you get up.
When you hear the music, you dance with your streamers.
When you hear the descending scale, you fall down.
Repeat until the music is over.
(Repeat again and again until everyone is worn out!)

WHY this game?
--because it’s fun.
--because anyone can do it.
--because it involves movement, and we all know that kids learn through movement, right?
--because it teaches self-control, deliberate listening, and patience in a FUN way.

Are you inspired yet? If so, you can download “All Fall Down” here. and be prepared for some giggles!


Now go and have some fun with your kids! And, that, my friends...is something to sing about!
--Posted by Miss Kathy, who can hold her own in a Bilibo-spinning competition!