7.16 (Infant / Toddler A) // 7.23 (Toddler A / PreK) - Environmental Design
During this week we will introduce you to Environmental Design in the classroom. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
7.2 (Infant / Toddler A) // 7.9 (Toddler A / PreK) - Intro to Dalcroze Eurythmics
Jaques-Dalcroze, (born July 6, 1865, Vienna, Austria—died July 1, 1950, Geneva, Switz.), was a Swiss music teacher and composer who originated the eurythmics system of musical instruction.
Eurythmics was designed to deepen awareness of musical rhythms and aimed “to create by the help of rhythm a rapid and regular current of communication between brain and body.” His pupils were taught to indicate note values by movements of the feet and body and time values by movements of the arms. The Dalcroze method (or a modified version of it) was frequently used to give plastic expression to fugues, symphonies, and operas. Eurythmics also influenced the development of 20th-century dance.
Goals and priorities in Dalcroze include:
Developing the ear along with the body
Big movement -> small movement
Learning from “mistakes”
Conditioning quick thinking in the brain and body
Improvisation and piano/instrumental application
Creativity, freedom, and joy
Read the following article “What is Dalcroze” below, or by clicking the article below.
6.18 (Infant / Toddler A) // 6.25 (Toddler A / PreK) - Positive Guidance
During this week we will discuss positive guidance in early childhood education. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
6.4 (Infant / Toddler A) // 6.11 (Toddler A / PreK) - Overview of music in early childhood education
During this week we will discuss an overview of music in early childhood education. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
5.7 (Infant / Toddler A) // 5.14 (Toddler A / PreK) // 5.21 (ALL) - Freedom Within Limits
During this week we will discuss freedom within limits. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
4.16 (Infant / Toddler A) // 4.23 (Toddler A / PreK) - Sensitive Periods
During this week we will discuss sensitive periods. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
4.2 (Infant / Toddler A) // 4.9 (Toddler A / PreK) - Running a Music Class
During this week we will discuss how to run an effective music class. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
3.19 (Infant / Toddler A) // 3.26 (Toddler A / PreK) - The Role of the Montessori Teacher
During this week we will discuss the role of the Montessori teacher. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
7.2 (Infant / Toddler A) // 7.9 (Toddler A / PreK) - Intro to Dalcroze Eurythmics
Jaques-Dalcroze, (born July 6, 1865, Vienna, Austria—died July 1, 1950, Geneva, Switz.), was a Swiss music teacher and composer who originated the eurythmics system of musical instruction.
Eurythmics was designed to deepen awareness of musical rhythms and aimed “to create by the help of rhythm a rapid and regular current of communication between brain and body.” His pupils were taught to indicate note values by movements of the feet and body and time values by movements of the arms. The Dalcroze method (or a modified version of it) was frequently used to give plastic expression to fugues, symphonies, and operas. Eurythmics also influenced the development of 20th-century dance.
Goals and priorities in Dalcroze include:
Developing the ear along with the body
Big movement -> small movement
Learning from “mistakes”
Conditioning quick thinking in the brain and body
Improvisation and piano/instrumental application
Creativity, freedom, and joy
Read the following article “What is Dalcroze” below, or by clicking the article below.
6.18 (Infant / Toddler A) // 6.25 (Toddler A / PreK) - Positive Guidance
During this week we will discuss positive guidance in early childhood education. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
6.4 (Infant / Toddler A) // 6.11 (Toddler A / PreK) - Overview of music in early childhood education
During this week we will discuss an overview of music in early childhood education. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
5.7 (Infant / Toddler A) // 5.14 (Toddler A / PreK) // 5.21 (ALL) - Freedom Within Limits
During this week we will discuss freedom within limits. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
4.16 (Infant / Toddler A) // 4.23 (Toddler A / PreK) - Sensitive Periods
During this week we will discuss sensitive periods. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
4.2 (Infant / Toddler A) // 4.9 (Toddler A / PreK) - Running a Music Class
During this week we will discuss how to run an effective music class. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
3.19 (Infant / Toddler A) // 3.26 (Toddler A / PreK) - The Role of the Montessori Teacher
During this week we will discuss the role of the Montessori teacher. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
6.18 (Infant / Toddler A) // 6.25 (Toddler A / PreK) - Positive Guidance
During this week we will discuss positive guidance in early childhood education. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
6.4 (Infant / Toddler A) // 6.11 (Toddler A / PreK) - Overview of music in early childhood education
During this week we will discuss an overview of music in early childhood education. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
5.7 (Infant / Toddler A) // 5.14 (Toddler A / PreK) // 5.21 (ALL) - Freedom Within Limits
During this week we will discuss freedom within limits. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
4.16 (Infant / Toddler A) // 4.23 (Toddler A / PreK) - Sensitive Periods
During this week we will discuss sensitive periods. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
4.2 (Infant / Toddler A) // 4.9 (Toddler A / PreK) - Running a Music Class
During this week we will discuss how to run an effective music class. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
3.19 (Infant / Toddler A) // 3.26 (Toddler A / PreK) - The Role of the Montessori Teacher
During this week we will discuss the role of the Montessori teacher. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
2.13 (Infant / Toddler A) // 2.20 and 2.27 (Toddler A / PreK) - Intro to Maria Montessori
During this week we will introduce the woman behind the method, Maria Montessori. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
1.23 (Infant / Toddler A) // 2.6 (Toddler A / PreK) - Fiddlefox World Heritage Songbook
During this week we will provide some tools and resources around using the Fiddlefox World Heritage Songbooks. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
1.9 (Infant / Toddler A) // 1.16 (Toddler A / PreK) – Peace in the Classroom
During this week we will provide some tools and resources around creating a peaceful classroom. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
12.19 (Infant / Toddler A) // 1.2 (Toddler A / PreK) - Teaching Culture with Care
During this week we will provide some tools and resources around cultural representation in the classroom. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.
12.5 (Infant / Toddler A) // 12.12 (Toddler A / PreK) - Talking with Parents
11.14 (Infant / Toddler A) // 11.28 (Toddler A / PreK) – Music in the Classroom
During this week we will provide some tools and resources around creating an effective music class. Answer the questions based on your own reflections.