Tuneful Journey

Cute, right? 💜 BUT, we love pointing out what’s happening beyond the cuteness.

This little one is working so hard to reach, grasp, and hold onto that bell! These tiny movements are building hand-eye coordination, body awareness, and early fine motor control.

And once she realizes: “When I move my hand, I hear the bells!”…that’s the beginning of cause-and-effect learning through musical play. 🎶

The bright color, gentle sound, and easy-to-grasp handle invite visual tracking, reaching, listening, and sensory exploration all at once. So much learning packed into one tiny musical moment. 🧠

We are so excited to host these amazing classes this summer offered by Baby Steps Therapy! Check it out!

http://www.babystepstherapyia.com/classes

Please join us Tuesday for a FREE musical storytime! 🎶

We’ll sing, move, play, and make music together in a joyful, welcoming environment for little ones and their grownups. 💜

Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! We’d love to see you there.

Feeling tired but still wanting to connect with your child? 💗

You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be big or complicated to be meaningful.

In case you missed it, we shared a few simple, realistic ways to connect (even on the long days) in our blog. Read it below. 👇

Easy Ways to Connect with Your Child (Even When You're Tired) Simple, meaningful ways to connect with your child—even on your busiest, most exhausting days. Discover easy, everyday moments that build connection without adding more to your plate.

Come connect with your child 💗

See their smile.
Feel the joy.
Be part of the community.

Watch their pride grow as they explore new things and begin making friends of their own. 🎵

These are the moments that matter. 🤍

💜 What families are saying ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Incredible! I'm so grateful there's such a rich educational, fun, developmentally appropriate class to take my kids to here in Ames. The teachers are phenomenal—we have so much fun every week! Also a fantastic place to meet and make other mom friends. Grateful every day for Tuneful Journey!” – Marina S.

So grateful to be part of your journey, Marina. 🫶

If you’ve been thinking about joining us this summer, we’d love to welcome you!

One of the most important skills your young child is building is self-regulation. 🔑

A simple game like a freeze dance helps children practice listening, stopping, and controlling their bodies. These skills support focus, smoother transitions, and more positive behavior at home and in group settings. 🎶

Such a simple activity with a big impact. 🌟 Read on for more great ideas!


Today's Parent Michigan State University

6 simple games that teach your kid self-regulation - Today's Parent The younger kids learn to control their emotions and behaviour, the more successful they are in classroom learning—and life. These fun games will help.

💜 It’s the Week of the Young Child… and truly, that’s every week at Tuneful Journey. 🎶

We believe every child is unique, capable, and deeply worthy of being seen, heard, and supported.

Early childhood is such a tender, important time filled with wonder, discovery, and the first connections that help shape how a child sees themselves and the world around them.

Through music, movement, and meaningful moments together, we create space for children to be themselves, to explore, and to grow—while also supporting the grownups who walk alongside them.

Supported and nurtured children grow into confident, happy, and capable adults. They are our future. ✨

☀️ Summer Camp Spotlight #1: Wild Animal Park 🐘

If your child loves animals and using their imagination… this is the camp they won’t stop talking about.

They’ll jump like kangaroos, stomp like elephants, and explore like jungle animals—all while building confidence, social skills, and a love for learning through music.

✨ Music & movement
🎨 Craft + snack each day
🔦 Kid-favorite: Nighttime animal hunt with flashlights

🗓 June 8–11 · 9:30am-11:00 am
🧑‍🦱 Ages 3.5-6 years
👨‍👩‍👧 Grownups join the last 10 minutes

Spots are limited!
👉 https://www.mykpro.com/kids-music-classes/class-details/1319587