Elemental Music and Movement in the 3 to 6 Classroom (5 Sessions)

The training workshop is designed for Montessori educators to confidently integrate music and movement into classrooms for children aged 3–6. It emphasizes a practical, elemental approach using speech rhythms, movement, singing, and dramatic play. These multisensory entry points support a wide range of learning differences and ability levels. They make the activities accessible and adaptable regardless of the educator's musical background.

Objectives:

·    Using clapping games and movement to express a steady beat;

·    Transferring natural speech rhythms to body percussion and percussion instruments;

·    Transitioning from the sensorial experience to writing and reading rhythms in nursery rhymes and poems;

·    Encouraging vocal exploration through simple melodic improvisations and songs;

·    Absorbing the intercultural nature of dance and music activities;

·    Supporting each child's individual creativity within a responsive community environment.

 Components:

·    9 ½ hours of instruction and Q&A sessions;

·    120-page lesson manual for daily classroom implementation;

·    Electronic spreadsheet for record keeping.

Schedule:

·    Session 1: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7-8:30pm ET

·    Session 2: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7-8:30pm ET

·    Q&A: Saturday, Sept. 20, 11–12pm ET

·    Session 3: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7-8:30pm ET

·    Session 4: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7-8:30pm ET

·    Q&A: Saturday, Oct. 4, 11–12pm ET

·    Session 5: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7-8:30pm ET

Tuition:

$160.00 per person 

Recordings: 

Sessions are not recorded. Traditionally, elemental music is interactive and relies on

everyone’s presence.

Questions: submit your question here or Email: montessoriorffmusic@gmail.com

Similar training workshops can be scheduled as Whole-School In-service for individual schools, online or in-person. Please review available dates on the website calendar and contact Inga Sieminski in the message box with a few suggested dates of your own.