Sing With Me Music & Movement Program

Sing With Me Music & Movement Program offers singing and dancing, instrument exploration, process art, and audio musical activities. The program materials include CDs and visual reinforcement, and activities can be used in the classroom, at home, during transitions, circle time, parent-child enrichment, community events, therapeutic settings, and birthday celebrations.

Programs

• Sing With Me Mixed Age program — Birth-5 · Weds at 10:15 am · 10-14 week sessions; includes 4 CDs; siblings under 8 months free; discount @8 months; process art during instrument exploration at no extra charge; everyone welcome; financial assistance available
• Nurturing Baby & You — Babies to Pre-Walkers · Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. · Virtual at the Ann Arbor YMCA; free to members; $15 for a 7 week session to non-members; join anytime
• Special Delivery Gari Brings the Joy of Music & Movement To Your Baby Playgroup — Babies to Pre-Walkers · Includes 2 CDs for each family; in the comfort of your home or other setting; starts anytime as schedule permits; see schedule page for fees; no older siblings please
• Make-A-Wish Birthday Parties — Tots to 5s · Music, stories, craft activity, cupcakes, CD favors; my studio, your home or venue

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• General schedule: 2022 Summer: Tuesdays 10:30-11:15, Wednesdays 10:30-11:15, Thursdays 10:00-10:45; 2023 Spring-Fall: Wednesdays @ 10:00

About the provider

Gari Stein leads Sing With Me Music & Movement Program. She is the author of The More We Get Together and the developer of Sing With Me and the How to Sing and Dance series. She is the founder and director of Music for Little Folks in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and her degree is in Psychology/Child Development and Dance. The program has been celebrating over 30 years of joyful family music, and it has been singing and dancing with young children and their families since 1966.

Children are gently encouraged to explore, move independently, learn to be part of the group, develop confidence, practice motor skills, and express a beat. Sessions begin in September, January and March. Newcomers are welcomed with open arms; personal space is respected. Financial assistance available.

What families say

“Gari has such a wonderful connection to music and movement. She brings a real understanding of children and their development. She guides children and let's them lead and explore. Children really feel free and unpressured. In this type of environment they thrive. Wonderful.” — A mom recommends Music For Little Folks

“Thank you Gari, for such an enriching musical experience. What a beautiful class you lead. As I've said before, what you do, making it look so effortless, has the foundation of loving, thoughtful learning; it's what all great teachers do. We're all lucky to have you!” — From a Retired Early Elementary Teacher

Last updated October 27, 2026.