By Donna Brink Fox, Karen Farnum Surmani, Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster
Series: Music for Little Mozarts
Category: General Music and Classroom Publications
Format: Comb Bound Book & 2 CDs

10 Sequential Lessons for Ages 4-6

This adaptation of the Music for Little Mozarts piano curriculum is designed to provide classroom music instruction for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds in the preschool or kindergarten setting. It is a comprehensive approach to musical learning that develops singing, movement, and listening skills simultaneously with an introduction to musical styles and concepts. Ten detailed lesson plans are included along with reproducible activity pages for the children. The curriculum materials combine to create an exciting and imaginative atmosphere in the classroom. No keyboard instruction is included, but the classroom edition can serve as a recruitment class for the piano course. Perfect for teachers with limited preparation time, and all levels of musical experience. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. The CD includes all of the songs, stories, and activities. For music teachers who want to offer this program, piano accompaniments are included as an optional enhancement to the lesson. Assessment materials and correlations to the National Standards for Music Education are also included.
TITLE COMPOSER
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
About Classroom Music for Little Mozarts
To the Teacher
Complete List of Materials Needed to Teach Classroom Music for Little Mozarts, Curriculum Book 3
Skills and Concepts Included in Classroom Music for Little Mozarts
Listening
Singing
Playing Instruments
Movement
Visual Representation
Concepts and Vocabulary
Classroom and Individual Opportunities for Music Learning
The Classroom Lesson Format
The Detailed Lesson Plans
Pacing the Classroom Lesson
Student Assessment
Coloring Pages
CLASSROOM LESSON PLANS
Lesson One: A New Music Teacher
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Two: Fast and Fun
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Three: Let's Play Together
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Four: Shall We Dance?
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Five: Dancing with Style
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Six: Singing with Style
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Seven: Opera Is Grand!
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Eight: We Can Do It!
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Nine: Practice! Practice! Practice!
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
Lesson Ten: Graduation Day Concert
Overview
Detailed Lesson Plan
Ideas for Connections in the Music Center
SUPPORT MATERIALS
Appendix: Coloring Pages
Diploma
Index
Songs by Lesson
Songs by Title
CD Credits and Track List