Cycle of Seasons classes take your budding musician to the next level, by helping to develop an ear for music, while building attention skills and encouraging self expression.

At Cycles, activites centred around nature and the seasons of the year will include:

singing
vocal play / exploration
creative movement
story telling
active listening
rhythm and beat
playing percussion instruments, like drums, bells, triangles and tone blocks

At Jump Start, we embrace the idea that children learn best through moving, playing and exploring.

**Please note that children must be at least 3 before starting this program.

View Current Puddlejumpers Schedules:

	Coquitlam
	Maple Ridge
	Maple Ridge
	Abbotsford
	Abbotsford

How do I know if my child is ready to move past Cycle of Seasons and into the First Notes program?

Your child is five years old within two weeks of starting the class.
Your child is able to sing a whole song
Your child has begun to match the steady beat in the group
Your child shares, takes turns and plays co-operatively most of the time
Your child is using past and future tense in his vocabulary
Your child can now sort some things by color, shape and form
Your child counts to 20 and recognizes numbers 1-10
Your child will be able to hop several times in a row, and is learning to skip
Your child is now able to control a pencil or marker

Cycle of Seasons is a sixteen week 1 hour program, starting in September and February, with a 6 or 8 week option for summer.

Parents or caregivers join in for sharing time, during the last 15 minutes of each class.

Classes in this age group are currently being offered at:

Jump Start Studios:
Coquitlam- 98 Brigantine Dr
Maple Ridge- 20285 Dewdney Tr (St Luke's) **Please note that for summer 2010, our classes will be located at 12599 240th Ave
Abbotsford Rec Centre

Other activities and products available for this age group include:

Birthday Parties
Upcoming Music & Bedtime Story- See Summer Schedule
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Musical Instrument and Baby Boutique Orders
Sign Language Workshops (for parents)-

**Not every child will hit all of these milestones at once. If you are uncertain whether your child should move from Cycles to First Notes, check with your teacher. We have four different curricula for this age group, so your child likely won't be repeating material if they stay an extra semester in Cycles.

Cycle of Seasons

3 to 5 years Is your preschooler musical? This is the best class to nurture both ability & creativity!

3 to 5 years
Is your preschooler musical? This is the best class to nurture both ability & creativity!