Making Music in Montessori

This gives Montessori teachers the knowledge, skills, and confidence to get their children independently reading, writing, playing, researching, and composing music.

Michael Johnson is a distinguished historian specializing in American history. With a degree in History from Harvard University, Johnson's work delves into pivotal moments, figures, and themes shaping the United States. He has authored numerous acclaimed books, offering insightful perspectives and engaging narratives. Johnson's commitment to meticulous scholarship and compelling storytelling has earned him widespread acclaim in the field. Passionate about sharing his expertise, he frequently engages in lectures and public events to foster a deeper appreciation for America's past.

Foreword Preface Acknowledgements PART 1: Your Musical Montessori Environment Chapter 1: Yes, You Are Musical: Five Music Myths Debunked Chapter 2: The Musician In You Chapter 3: Preparing Your Environment PART 2: All The Music Theory You'll Need to Know Chapter 4: What Is Music, Anyway? Chapter 5: First Steps: Scales and Modes Chapter 6: Writing and Reading Music Chapter 7: The House That Music Built: Musical Forms PART 3: Going Beyond the Bells to Build Music Literacy Chapter 8: Musical Concepts and Skills Chapter 9: The Kodály Approach Chapter 10: Putting it all Together PART 4: Making Music in Montessori Chapter 11: Activities for Follow Up Chapter 12: Activities for Growth Chapter 13: Spontaneous Performances Chapter 14: 55 Songs to Read, Sing, Dance, and Play Chapter 15: Cosmic Stories Appendix A: Listening and Singing with Children Appendix B: How to Teach a Song, Including Part Singing Appendix C: How to Lead a Song Appendix D: Music Grid Paper Appendix E: Resource List Appendix F: Scale and Chord Matching Table Appendix G: Index of Songs Bibliography Author Bio