Baby/Toddler Music Classes: I was asked about many questions about baby and toddler music so thought I would give my recommendations for teachers who are new to working with Early Childhood, specifically Baby/Toddler Ages.
First of all, Get Training ASAP! Why not use the expertise available and offer the very best you can to your youngest students, at a time when you make the biggest difference in their development! Good training will eliminate fails and make the experience positive for you and your families. Online Training is available anytime, anywhere, completely around your schedule. Live training is available in the summer. If you do online, you can attend live for half tuition. https://musicrhapsody.com/teacher-training-early-childhood/
My Babies Make Music and Toddlers Make Music Lesson Plans have video of every activity. Watch complete lessons to see how to transition. This lets you see classroom set up, how to work with the adults, how to present props and visuals, what instruments are appropriate, parent tips, etc. It also gives you all recordings in order or your lesson playlists, printed music, and lyrics, details plans, and more. Once you complete training, become a Music Rhapsody Member! Its only $25 per month and you will get access immediately. https://musicrhapsody.com/membership/ There are FORTY lessons for babies, FORTY lessons for Toddlers, 45 minutes each. Each Module has 10 lessons. (Membership comes with 5 modules included)
lynnkleinersmusicbox.com has additional resources that are very helpful, most downloads are free to members! Use the SEARCH feature. Type in Baby. Type in Toddler. Babies. Toddlers. So many helpful discussions and downloads! There’s also many videos, lessons, recordings in Music Box Downloads! This will let you see the variety of activities to include in your classes and give you sample activities. So important is the GATHERING DRUM! I would not want to be without this amazing instrument. Floor games, Folk Dance, Small unpitched baby/tot safe instrument activities, activities for scarves, Beat keeping activities, Activities for Vocal Response. Log into www.lynnkleinersmusicboxcom, click Music Box Downloads. Click on the left menu: Music Downloads. There’s lots of free recordings I use with Babies and Tots:
Shake Those Bells
The Snail and the Mouse
The Grand Old Duke of York
Ladybug Song
Little Red Wagon
Hickory Dickory Dock
There’s also free downloads of the printed music and lyrics, click on Songs (or use the SEARCH feature)
Watch an entire workshop with parents and toddlers and print out the detailed lesson plan! https://lynnkleinersmusicbox.com/videos/4/26/toddlers-make-music-introductory-workshop
This and lots more in Music Box videos (use the search feature for this category, use baby, toddler, babies, toddlers and see lots of class activities so you see what to expect from these ages.
The story “Ferdinand” has always been a classroom favorite of mine when love is the theme. This lesson plan is great for dynamics, creating your own accompaniment (soft for Ferdinand, loud for his rowdy friends), creating your own movement, classical music, and more. Ferdinand the bull is so sweet and his mother is so understanding. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I’m so excited to announce that my latest book and CD, Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures, is finally HERE! AND… there’s a new workshop planned too! I can’t wait to share all this with you.
Digital Resources with adorable Pictures and Visual Aids
Beautiful Recordings
Accompaniment Tracks
Video Lessons/Concerts
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures Workshop is September 28, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pasadena Conservatory Auditorium. We’ll cover this book and other favorites for Holiday and Winter Concerts and lessons that sparkle!
WORKSHOP! FIRST TEN to register win a Props Pack!!
Our Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures Workshop is September 28, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pasadena Conservatory Auditorium. Plan your holiday concerts and winter lessons with this exciting new workshop! Prizes and surprises too!
If you’re one of the first 10 to register, you will receive a special props pack at the workshop.
If you can’t attend, a recording of this workshop will be available for purchase soon after the event.
At the end of every school year, I ask the children what their favorite activities were. I also survey the teachers after the training to find out if there’s something they especially enjoy.
The two things that seem to always top the chart year after year is…
PUPPETS and STORIES!
Visit my YouTube channel – Lynn Kleiner’s Music Rhapsody(Subscribe! It’s free!) and watch Puppets with a Purposeto learn how to bump up the participation, success and fun in your classroom by using puppets.
Then enjoy some puppet shopping! Members should use their coupon code found on the home page of Music Box to get their member discount!
Go to Music Box to find FREE lessons for Stories With Music in Music Box Downloads.
If you want one, JUMP on it! There’s a limited number. If you purchase, email jane@musicrhapsody.com to receive the lesson plan download.
GATHERING DRUM SALE!!!
If you happen to be in New York City on July 11, there will be a barely used 40-inch drum for sale!
This brand-new shiny drum will be used at my NYC Teacher Training July 9-12, and will be for sale at a special price of $594 (discounted price was $849 plus $139 shipping), but must be picked up at the training site on July 11.
There’s exciting new resources coming this month to both Music Box and Music Rhapsody Members, designed to make your school year easier and more FUN! To see levels of membership,click here.
BIG NEWS! For those of you who are asked to do a holiday or winter concert, the NEW BOOK AND CD is only a week or two away!!!
SAVE THE DATE!
September 28, 2019, 9am – 1pm
Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures
A workshop to help you plan your holiday and winter lessons and concerts.
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
(Details and Los Angeles location coming soon!)
I can’t wait to see many of you next week at the Redondo Beach Training! It’s not too late to plan some learn-and-play time at the beach!
The children love the lessons, and you love your job! That’s what happens when you teach the right thing at the right time. Students are more engaged and successful, and you’re happier because of it!
As a new teacher, I can remember being so excited after attending my first year of Orff workshops, and taking it all back to the classroom only to be disappointed that it didn’t work. That’s because I had yet to understand the important foundation the students needed.
I love sharing lessons with teachers, so you can skip the struggles of what goes when!
Considering some new lessons for elementary? Let me know if you have any questions! I’m happy to guide you to the options. Scope and Sequence available too. Take a peek at Rhythm Readers, Melody Makers and Recorder Rookies.
It’s almost time for our favorite summer story, Froggy Learns to Swim! If you don’t have it yet, this great summer lesson is available here in Music Box. If you’re not a member, we hope to see you soon!
And… if you have done training, become a Music Rhapsody memberand get FIVE sets of lesson plans with your first $25 monthly payment – you get to choose! That’s between 50-56 lesson plans (or 100+ if you only have 30 minute lessons) in the age groups you want. AND it includes the recordings and video of the activities.
As always, thanks for your support and suggestions!
It’s concert season, and that means I finished another Songs of the Sea concert today! The children decorated our concert venue with scuba men, jellyfish, and of course, Larry the Lobster! Look closely and see that the scuba men are made with a picture of the student’s face! So cute! This ocean theme just never disappoints. If you are doing camps or classes this summer, grab some ideas from Music Box!
Why Teacher Training?
It’s Flexible. Use the program in a variety of ways to fit each teacher’s situation.
It’s Engaging. Teachers love the high level of musicality while being PLAYFUL.
It’s Educational. Offers something unique and challenging for every age and developmental level from infants through elementary.
It’s Orff-based. Based on an active Orff Schulwerk approach to music: Sing, Move, Play, and Create.
It’s a Party! Teachers love participating in live music-making activities with each other throughout the 4-day intensive course.
But don’t take my word for it…
“This was the best workshop I’ve taken in my career!” – Shaylon, NY,
“Lynn is an amazing teacher! I love this program.” – Kristin, CA
“Seeing a Lynn Kleiner workshop is great, but attending the 4-day course gives a complete overview of the program. I highly recommend attending Lynn’s training.” – Al, NY
Wow, just in time for a Mother’s Day celebration, my son and I finished 38 recordings with vocals and accompaniment tracks for my upcoming book Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures! I’m so excited!
And, to make it an EXTRA happy Mother’s Day for me, my daughter is here in Los Angeles because she’s playing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic the next two weeks.
Whether you are a mom or not, you are all raising musical children, so Happy Mother’s Day!
This song has been a great one for the end of the year kindergarten graduation. Give some love and thanks to the parents, principals, and anyone else who has helped along the way. The download includes 4 recordings (slow, fast, slow instrumental, fast instrumental), movement directions, lyrics and music. Find it here.
As always, Music Box members, use your coupon code for 25% off or purchase directly from Music Box Downloads.
Need more ideas for Kindergarten Graduation and end of the year celebrations? Use the SEARCH feature in Music Box and you find all sorts of fun options!
Oh no, little music maker!!! Don’t throw that maraca!
When your little music maker throws their instrument – those of us working with young children know this is something that usually comes up! Visit Music Box and share how you could handle this or read what’s there now. There are plenty of other great forums there too!
