Elemental Music and Movement in the Montessori Classroom

Course Overview

Designed for Montessori Guides and Assistants, this interactive training introduces rhythm, movement, and singing while supporting the child’s independent musical exploration.

Rooted in Montessori human development, the elemental approach views music as a natural human capacity, not a specialty. Integrated daily classroom activities nurture coordination and social-emotional growth in younger children and spark imagination and reasoning in older children.

Learning Objectives

• Explore Montessori concepts through multisensory music experiences

• Adapt playful strategies for varied learning levels and needs

• Embrace music and movement as essential human expression

Course Components

• 8 hours of live instruction

• 130-page lesson manual for daily classroom use

• Electronic record-keeping spreadsheet

• Complimentary coaching by request

Schedule

• Saturdays: June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026

• Time: 1:00–3:00 PM ET

Tuition: $175.00 per person 

A special registration code is available for AMI auxiliary and full trainers. Please contact us at montessoriorffmusic@gmail.com.

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Recordings: Sessions are not recorded. Elemental music learning is interactive and depends on the shared presence of all participants.

Questions: Please use the website message box or e-mail us directly at montessoriorffmusic@gmail.com.

School In-Service Option

This training may also be scheduled as a whole-school in-service, either online or in person. Please check available dates on the website calendar and use the message box to request scheduling with a few preferred dates.