Here is my curated collection of resources for children to enjoy the music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet while listening for the various Instrument Families of the Orchestra. I've just added five mp3 music downloads (free resource) at my Subscriber's Freebie Collection. CLICK HERE to check it out! I love the music from the Nutcracker Ballet no matter what time of year it is! Bringing this music to little children for some special Focused Listening Activities is a

I've been collecting ideas for you and your group to make your own Native American style gourd rattles during this Autumn season. You can see the children enjoying this activity in this photo from my classroom a few years ago. Below, you'll find articles, videos, activities and even the link to a little Cherokee song mp3 download that my groups enjoy singing. 1. Here is a photo of some gourd rattles that I show my groups when we study about the Native cultures of the Americas

Do you offer rhythm echo activities for your group in your Music Curriculum? Here I have curated articles, videos, and resources (most are free!) to give you and your group some fun activities for your Montessori Music Curriculum! 1. Prepare the Activity (Command) Cards in my free download, Musically Montessori: "Boom Chick-a-Boom" Rhythm Echoes. (At the end of this post) 2. Download, copy off on card stock, laminate, and place in a basket on your Montessori Music Shelf. 3. T

Here I have curated articles, videos, and resources (most are free!) to give you and your group some fun activities for your Montessori Music Curriculum! 1. Set up the 3-Part cards (see below) and place them on your Montessori Music Shelf. First, download my free resource, "Children and Music Go Together." (at the end of this post). Then, copy the templates onto heavy card stock. Laminate everything and place it all on a 3-part card tray. You can also set up little baskets wi

Musically Montessori: Children can make a musical shaker using Montessori Style "Command Cards" from Carolyn at Magical Movement C