REFERENCE MATERIALS
When we teach a child to draw, we teach him how to see.
When we teach a child to play a musical instrument, we teach her how to listen.
When we teach a child to dance, we teach him how to move through life with grace.
When we teach a child to read and write, we teach her how to think.
When we nurture imagination, we create a better world, one child at a time.
When the arts are included in the curriculum, learning is significantly enhanced. "Teaching arts every day in the core curriculum, is the single most powerful tool presently available to educators to motivate students, enhance learning, and develop higher-order thinking skills."
Eric Oddleifson
The following are but a few of many resources to begin with.
Harris, M. A. (2004). Montessori Mozarts; make music. Handbook for Montessori educators. A step-by-step approach including suggestions and lesson plans for all teachers. Harris, M. A. (2005). Montessori Mozarts -a parents guide to making music. A helpful guide to continuing your child's musical education at home.
Krull, K., & Hewitt, K., (1993). Lives of the Musicians: Good times, bad times (and what the neighbors thought) Harcourt Brace & Co., Florida
LMI Music Products for Education (800-456-2334) - offers many different music products for parents and educators
Miller, J. K. (1999). Montessori music: Sensorial exploration and notation with the bells.
Musical Stories about Composers (CDs and cassettes), produced by Atlantic Recording Corporation
Prokofiev, S. (1991). Peter and the wolf (First Canadian ed.). CD, Toronto: Kids Can Press Ltd.
Music Educators National Conference Early Childhood Resources and Information This Web site links to resources of those interested in early childhood music, including NAEYC and others. The links include some publications by MENC on early childhood and the report "Start the Music." http://www.menc.org/networks/earlyc/earlycres.htm
The Mozart Effect: Online Resources on Music/Brain Research
Music and Movement Activities
Movement and Circle Games Teachers can use these activities to help children demonstrate an awareness of music as a part of daily life, participate freely in music activities, and respond through movement to music. http://www.menc.org/guides/startmusic/chp4.htm
Sesame Street MusicZone Sesame Street Music Works is designed to provide parents, early childhood professionals, music educators, and music therapists with tools and activities to bring music to life for young children. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/music/
Children's Music Web Resources for teachers, parents, and children on this web site include activities and songs. http://www.childrensmusic.org/
Classics for Kids Resources on this web site include music to listen to, a dictionary of terms and instruments with sample music, and games for children. http://www.classicsforkids.com/index.asp
KIDiddles Song resources are organized alphabetically and by category. This includes almost two thousand song lyrics, many with music that can be downloaded. http://kididdles.com/mouseum/index.html
Children's Songs You can find the lyrics and music for many traditional children's songs on this web site. http://www.theteachersguide.com/ChildrensSongs.htm
Music Appreciation: A universal language for all ages It isn't necessary to play an instrument well or sing in tune to help young children appreciate musical sounds. Music play can be an enjoyable, developmentally appropriate activity regardless of musical aptitude. http://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1997/25.htm
Learn how music can help your kids learn to read Parents can use the library and household resources to share music with their child. http://pbskids.org/lions/tips/music.html
National Association for Music Education: Position Statement on Early Childhood Education Appropriate music education for young children is outlined in this statement. http://www.menc.org/information/prek12/echild.html
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