PentecostalMom Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am helping with a co-op for the next eight weeks and would like something for a gentle introduction to classical musical for toddlers-K. I don't really know what I am looking for, so any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I used this last year with my kids, and they all loved it even my 2 year old. Carnival of the Animals This year I am using this and it is another hit, but might be a bit much for the younger crowd. My dd's love the music though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikhen Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Our 4 kids love Peter and the Wolf- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 My dd5 loves Story of the Orchestra. Sweet Bird Classics has some online lesson plans. If you can use a computer in your lessons, Creative Kids Central might offer some material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfullyNoisy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 teaching this age group requires various activities per class (as I have no doubt you know!), so perhaps a read-aloud followed by a physical activity that might coordinate with the read aloud (marching to a Mozart march or dancing to a Mozart minuet, acting out the various instruments, clapping rhythms, etc) For the Pre-K and K crowd, these are great read-alouds Play, Mozart, Play! The Maestro Plays Zin! Zin! Zin! http://www.classicsforkids.com/ is a great resource (including some lesson plans) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisandpaula Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 You might give a listen to Beethoven's Wig. My two (4 & 7) LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I just got Can You Hear It from the library and am going to buy it. The lessons will be easy to add an art project to and could even easily become the basis of unit studies. For example the first lesson is "The Flight of the Bumblebee". I'm going to google "draw bee" and look through my drawing instruction books. I'm going to devote a week to practicing drawing bees and flowers while listening to this piece of music, and will probably spend a little time studying bees. I'll bet netflix has a documentary. Lesson 3 is "An American in Paris" and includes a painting of a street full of cars. What a great way to introduce a car drawing lesson. The music even includes car horns. A geography unit on Paris would be fun. You will see that every lesson is perfect for a unit study. 6 for Christmas. 8 for Halloween. I REALLY like this kit! There is a lot of bang for your buck, especially if you flesh it out a bit with online and library resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Classics for Kids is a lot of fun and FREE. :) I think there are some teacher's hints and printables on the site, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 We have done Story of the Orchestra, Carnival of Animals, Peter and the Wolf and some Classics for Kids as well. Classics for Kids was a bit over their head now, although they listened fairly well. They LOVED Peter and the Wolf(and watched a Netflix movie as well and I found some free recordings we listened to) Carnival of Animals is great- they enjoyed marching around acting out the animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Here are some ideas... Books: "Meet the Orchestra" by Ann Hayes or "Zin Zin a Violin" by Marjorie Priceman Audio: Classical Music for Children: A Toddler's Introduction to Classical Music" Book with Audio: "Carnival of the Animals" by Camile Saint-Saens, Author: Barrie C. Turner Illustrator: Sue Williams Edited February 6, 2011 by kalphs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 My kids all love Themes to Remember. Very fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 My kids all love Themes to Remember. Very fun! :iagree: Themes to Remember would be perfect in a co-op setting for children in this age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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