Class and Event Options
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BABY BIRD (AGES 0-1)
MINI BIRD (AGES 1-3)
LITTLE BIRD (AGES 0-6)
FRIDAY - ART PARTIES (Ages 2-12)
LELAND LITTLE BIRD (ages 0-5)
LELAND FAMILY FUN! (ages 0-8)
BABY BIRD (ages 0-1)
LOCATION: The Beat Lab, 3886 Cass Road, Traverse City, Michigan
TIMES AND DAYS:
Most Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. - Click HERE for available classes.
Each class is a stand-alone gathering, meaning you don't have to sign up for multiple classes in a series. We are ready and waiting for you to join us whenever your schedule allows!
STRUCTURE:
Each session is 40 minutes in length. 35 minutes of sensory-exploration, mom/baby yoga, baby-massage, interactive music-making, singing, dancing, baby-signs and story-time, followed by a 5 minute gathering for social time and community building. Come as you are, meet new friends and find a yoga mat for you and your child to settle into. Feel free to breastfeed, bottle-feed, burp, diaper and otherwise make yourself at home in our circle! Be advised that you might want to wear clothes you can move freely in, especially during yoga and our family dance party segment, which doubles as a care-taker's work-out!
CLASS SIZE AND GUIDELINES: In order to maintain a comfortable space in the classroom, class sizes are limited to 15 enrolled babies with 1 to 2 adults accompanying them. Our class is designed for the baby to enjoy, however, Baby Bird is special because we encourage older children to be involved as "helpers", for the sake of family bonding! Additional siblings are just $5 each. Children aged 2+ are welcome to bring a baby-doll to do the class with them!
Drop-ins are always welcome, but please call ahead (or text!) to ensure availability. (231) 360-2898
ONLINE PRICE: $10 for the first child. Additional siblings are welcome for just $5 each.
DROP-IN @ the Door PRICE: $12 for the first baby, Additional siblings are welcome for just $7 each.
SNOW-DAY & TEACHER ILLNESS POLICY: When Traverse Area Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Mindful and Musical will also be closed. If the teacher is ill, class will be canceled.
If you had already signed up online, you will be contacted by e-mail or phone and offered an opportunity to reschedule or be refunded. Otherwise, keep an eye on social media for any cancellation announcements! Cheers to staying safe and healthy!
MINI BIRD (AGES 1-3)
LOCATION: The Beat Lab, 3886 Cass Road, Traverse City, Michigan
TIMES AND DAYS:
Most Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and most Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. - Click HERE for available classes.
Each class is a stand-alone gathering, meaning you don't have to sign up for multiple classes in a series. We are ready and waiting for you to join us whenever your schedule allows!
STRUCTURE: This is a 45 minute class with an emphasis on PLAYING and EXPLORING the world around them. Lots of fun sensory exploration opportunities, and chances for toddlers to practice their walking, crawling, dancing, early instrument-playing and silly yoga fun! Lots of vocalizing and fun with animals and modes of transportation. Original children's songs by Miriam Picó (such as "You are Smart, Kind, Important and Loved") are sang along with traditional children's songs like "You Are My Sunshine", "ABC's" and more! Yoga and massage are weaved in to help our bodies feel as good as our spirits! Come as you are, meet new friends and find a yoga mat for you and your child to settle into. Feel free to breastfeed, bottle-feed, burp, diaper and otherwise make yourself at home in our circle! Be advised that you might want to wear clothes you can move freely in, especially during yoga and our family dance party segment, which doubles as a care-taker's work-out and includes balloons or bubbles! Our class closes with a 10 minute gathering for social time and community building. You are welcome to bring yourselves a family snack, or enjoy our complimentary Veggie Straws! (For those with allergies, please read the ingredients here: If you or your child are allergic, please let us know.)After snack time, the children are encouraged to get their shoes on and wait in line for a coloring page to take home!
CLASS SIZE AND GUIDELINES: In order to give students a quality personal experience and to prevent over-crowding, class sizes are limited to 15 enrolled children with 1 to 2 adults accompanying them. Drop-ins are always welcome, but please call (or text) (231) 360-2898 to ensure availability.
ONLINE PRICE: $10 for the first child. Additional siblings are welcome for just $5 each.
DROP-IN @ the Door PRICE: $12 for the first child, Additional siblings are welcome for just $7 each.
SNOW-DAY & TEACHER ILLNESS POLICY: When Traverse Area Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Mindful and Musical will also be closed. If the teacher is ill, class will be canceled. If you had already signed up online, you will be contacted by e-mail or phone and offered an opportunity to reschedule or be refunded. Otherwise, keep an eye on social media for any cancellation announcements! Cheers to staying safe and healthy!
LITTLE BIRD (AGES 0-6)
LOCATION: The Beat Lab, 3886 Cass Road, Traverse City, Michigan
TIMES AND DAYS:
Most Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and once a month on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. - Click HERE for available classes.
Each class is a stand-alone gathering, meaning you don't have to sign up for multiple classes in a series. We are ready and waiting for you to join us whenever your schedule allows!
STRUCTURE:
Each session is 60 minutes in length. The first 50 minutes consist of educational, interactive memory-making that varies from week to week. Parachute-play, kids yoga, drumming, claves (rhythm sticks), shakers, hula-hoops, story-times are just some of the activities that we will cycle through each week! ABC's, 123's, English/Spanish, sign language, vocalizing and beat-keeping are taught alongside Emotional Intelligence and Listening Skills that will help your little one excel in school and life. Original children's songs by Miriam Picó (such as "You are Smart, Kind, Important and Loved" and "When I Feel Real Mad") are sang along with traditional children's songs like "You Are My Sunshine", "ABC's" and more! Yoga and massage are weaved in to help our bodies feel as good as our spirits! Come as you are, meet new friends and find a yoga mat for you and your child to settle into. Feel free to breastfeed, bottle-feed, burp, diaper and otherwise make yourself at home in our circle! Be advised that you might want to wear clothes you can move freely in, especially during yoga and our family dance party segment, which doubles as a care-taker's work-out and includes balloons or bubbles! Our class closes with a 10 minute gathering for social time and community building. You are welcome to bring yourselves a family snack, or enjoy our complimentary Veggie Straws! (For those with allergies, please read the ingredients here: If you or your child are allergic, please let us know.)
After snack time, the children are encouraged to get their shoes on and wait in line for a coloring page to take home!
CLASS SIZE AND GUIDELINES: In order to give students a quality personal experience and to prevent over-crowding, class sizes are limited to 15 enrolled children with 1 to 2 adults accompanying them. Drop-ins are always welcome, but please call (or text) (231) 360-2898 to ensure availability.
ONLINE PRICE: $10 for the first child. Additional siblings are welcome for just $5 each.
DROP-IN @ the Door PRICE: $12 for the first child, Additional siblings are welcome for just $7 each.
SNOW-DAY & TEACHER ILLNESS POLICY: When Traverse Area Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Mindful and Musical will also be closed. If the teacher is ill, class will be canceled.
If you had already signed up online, you will be contacted by e-mail or phone and offered an opportunity to reschedule or be refunded. Otherwise, keep an eye on social media for any cancellation announcements! Cheers to staying safe and healthy!
FRIDAY ART PARTIES (AGES 2-12)
LOCATION: 3886 Cass Road, Traverse City, Michigan
TIMES AND DAYS: Approx. once a month on Fridays. at 5:00 p.m. - Click HERE for available dates.
STRUCTURE: Just show up and dive in! There are 6+ different art stations for you and your child to cycle through. Create, explore and take your masterpieces home with you! Every month, our Art Parties have different crafts, and different themes. Sometimes children (and adults) are invited to wear p.j.'s, or costumes. Sometimes the art is Edible Art, other times its based on the nearest holiday.
One art project station is dedicated to creating art that is meant to deliver joy to those in nursing homes or homeless shelters.
Great music is always playing and snacks are offered!
Little brothers and sisters (under age 2) are always welcome to hang out with their adult while big brothers and sisters create.
ONLINE PRICE: $12 per artist when you book ahead online. Reservations MUST be made ahead of time, so supplies can be provided. (No drop-in's for Art Parties...thank you for understanding!)
LELAND LITTLE BIRD (ages 0-5)
LOCATION: Old Art Building, 111 S. Main Street, Leland, Michigan
TIMES AND DAYS: Some Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. - Call the Old Art Building for dates and details! 231-256-2131
STRUCTURE: Each session is 45 minutes in length. The first 35 minutes consist of educational, interactive memory-making that varies from week to week. Parachute-play, kids yoga, drumming, claves (rhythm sticks), shakers, hula-hoops, story-times are just some of the activities that we will cycle through each week! ABC's, 123's, English/Spanish, sign language, vocalizing and beat-keeping are taught alongside Emotional Intelligence and Listening Skills that will help your little one excel in school and life. Original children's songs by Miriam Picó (such as "You are Smart, Kind, Important and Loved" and "When I Feel Real Mad") are sang along with traditional children's songs like "You Are My Sunshine", "ABC's" and more! Yoga and massage are weaved in to help our bodies feel as good as our spirits! Come as you are, meet new friends and find a yoga mat for you and your child to settle into. Feel free to breastfeed, bottle-feed, burp, diaper and otherwise make yourself at home in our circle! Be advised that you might want to wear clothes you can move freely in, especially during yoga and our family dance party segment, which doubles as a care-taker's work-out and includes balloons or bubbles! Our class closes with a 10 minute gathering for social time and community building. You are welcome to bring yourselves a family snack, or enjoy our complimentary Veggie Straws! (For those with allergies, please read the ingredients here: If you or your child are allergic, please let us know.)After snack time, the children are encouraged to get their shoes on and wait in line for a coloring page to take home!
REGISTER: Call 231-256-2131 to sign up! $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling.
LELAND FAMILY FUN! (ages 0-8)
LOCATION: Old Art Building, 111 S. Main Street, Leland, Michigan
TIMES AND DAYS: Some Mondays at 5:00 p.m. - Call the Old Art Building for dates and details! 231-256-2131
STRUCTURE: A chance for siblings and parents to have some after-school fun together! Music + Yoga + Storytime, and lots of moving around and being silly together! Our class closes with a 10 minute gathering for social time and community building. You are welcome to bring yourselves a family snack, or enjoy our complimentary Veggie Straws! (For those with allergies, please read the ingredients here: If you or your child are allergic, please let us know.)After snack time, the children are encouraged to get their shoes on and wait in line for a coloring page to take home!
REGISTER: Call 231-256-2131 to sign up! $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling.