Smarty Pants Music Basics for Early Childhood
This early childhood self-paced MUSIC class taught by a Montessori music teacher, includes singing, clapping, instruments, movement and a whole lot of FUN! Your child will learn musical concepts such as beat, rhythm, loud & soft and more!
Carol Wright - Music Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(115)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. This class is really a hands on experience with me in the provided video…if your child wants to tell me their favourite song or even send me a video of them singing their favorite song from the class….I would welcome that and would respond with positive feedback!Grading
Because this is an interactive class during the video, and it is for such a young age, there is really not a grading scale used. However if your child wants to send a video of them singing their favorite sing I will send a message with positive comments back to them!Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
We will keep the same format and routine for each class, so that your child learns what to expect, but each week we will learn a new musical element. Please note this is NOT a live class but the video for each lesson is VERY interactive! No previous music experience is needed. My teaching style is filled with enthusiasm, kindness and I am very upbeat and engaging. The class format will look like this each week A video of myself singing and teaching about the different specific topic to that week. It will be hands on with instruments and moving and singing and each video will have repetition of songs learned, in previous video…and your child will start to know and LOVE whats coming next. If at any time during the duration of the class time, you need to connect with me to ask questions or tell me your favorite part of the lesson, I will be available. Here is an outline of what each video will include Hello song Finger play Echo copy cat clapping Standing up song Teach concept (eg loud and soft ) Main theme song using concept learned Movement song Instruments in a song Stuffie song *Each class please provide the following: If you have rhythm instruments that is great but if you don’t these will work just fine! Rhythm sticks - wooden spoons or anything you can tap together, even pencils Shaker - fill a small container with rice, beans, beads or popcorn kernels Drum - a pot or plastic container with a round bottom Scarf - fashion scarf or dish towel that can wave through the air for movement Stuffie - favourite stuffie
Learning Goals
My hope is that your child will learn to love to sing, clap, play instruments and engage in music. The goal is to teach some very basic concepts about music, that will have them wanting to KEEP singing and engaging in musical activities.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Let’s keep a beat!
In this lesson we will learn how to keep a beat! We will sing, clap, tap, stomp, march, all while keeping a beat!
A beat is when we do the same clap over and over! By the end of this lesson, you’ll be keeping a beat with your hands and your feet!! 23 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Dynamics - Loud and Quiet!
Join me in a fun journey where we will learn all about DYNAMICS in music. That means how loud or soft we sing, tap, clap, stomp or march to music. We will even learn the fancy musical name for loud and quiet. Get ready to have fun SINGING your heart out! 23 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Did you say Rhythm pattern? What’s that?
Join me in a fun musical journey where we sing, clap, and create rhythm patterns together. We explore different beats, play the copycat game, and learn about woodpeckers while engaging in interactive activities. Get ready to tap, sing, and move along with me! 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Musical Pitch - High and Low Notes
Join me for a lively music and movement session where we explore what high and low notes sound like through interactive songs and activities. Get ready to sing, dance, and play along as we learn about what pitch means in music together. Let's have a musical adventure filled with fun and learning! 24 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
*Each class please provide the following: * If you have rhythm instruments that is great but if you don’t these will work just fine! Rhythm sticks - wooden spoons or anything you can tap together, even pencils Shaker - fill a small container with rice, beans, beads or popcorn kernels Drum - a pot or plastic container with a round bottom Scarf - fashion scarf or dish towel that can wave through the air for movement Stuffie - favourite stuffie
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
115reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Greenville University
Hello prospective parents and guardians! My name is Mrs. Carol. I live in Canada.
I have my B.A. in music specifically Vocal, as well as ORFF (rhythmic based method of teaching music) training. I have been teaching music for 25+ years. I have created and taught an early years music program in Montessori schools. I have taught voice, piano, early childhood music in my own studio, as well as teaching for several summers at a symphony music camp teaching the ORFF method.
Studies have shown that engaging in music classes from a young age can make you smarter in reading and math! Early years music classes can set you up to learn an instrument, but even more than that it can set you up for a life long love and appreciation for music.
Through singing, simple instruments (don’t worry, your kitchen cupboard has all you need for class) and movement, your child will learn skills such as listening, focusing, taking turns and all the while having a whole lot of “hands-on” fun making music.
My classes will be engaging, inclusive and will aim to ignite the JOY of music-making. I will be using the curriculum Smarty Pants Music that I created after teaching young children for many years.
My husband, who is also musical, and I have been married for 34 years. We have a daughter and son-in-law and I am a proud “Mammie” to 2 exceptional, beautiful grandchildren, Amos and Anna.
I hope to see your child in my classes so that we can Ignite Joy, Get Smarter and Make Music together!
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Ages: 3-6
