The Music And Movement Instructional DVD For Montessori Teachers is a Educational Materials Montessori material designed for children aged 3-6, crafted by Nienhuis Montessori to AMI standards.
This professional instructional DVD provides Montessori teachers with comprehensive guidance on integrating music and movement activities into the prepared environment. Created specifically for the 3-6 age group, it demonstrates proper presentation techniques for rhythm exercises, movement games, and the use of Montessori bells to support children's musical development and gross motor coordination.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”— Maria MontessoriEducation and Peace
“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.”
— Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
The Music and Movement Instructional DVD addresses the essential need for integrated sensorial experiences in early childhood development. This DVD demonstrates how rhythm exercises engage children's natural tendency toward repetition and order, while movement games satisfy their inner drive for purposeful physical activity. The instructional content reveals how Montessori bells serve as precise instruments for auditory discrimination, allowing children to refine their musical ear through concrete manipulation. By providing teachers with proper presentation techniques, this DVD ensures that music activities maintain the characteristics of isolation of difficulty and control of error that define Montessori materials. The comprehensive guidance on this DVD recognizes that movement and music work together to develop both gross motor coordination and auditory refinement simultaneously, meeting the child's sensitive period for sensorial exploration through whole-body engagement.
Each order includes everything needed for proper presentation and long-term use.
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Watch bell presentation segment, noting precise hand movements and timing
Study rhythm exercise demonstrations, observing how complexity gradually increases
Review movement game instructions, paying attention to space requirements
Practice verbal cues and musical timing as shown in group activity segments
Each material supports multiple areas of child development simultaneously.
Enhances educator's ability to present music and movement activities following Montessori principles and proper sequencing.
Provides clear guidance on incorporating musical experiences that support auditory discrimination and rhythmic development.
Demonstrates activities that develop gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and self-expression through purposeful movement.
Shows effective techniques for organizing group music activities while maintaining the peaceful prepared environment.
Designed for child-sized hands
Professional tips from AMI-trained guides to maximize the educational value of this material.
“View each DVD chapter multiple times - first for overview, then for specific techniques”
Create reference notes with timestamps for quick access to specific demonstrations
Use DVD presentations as staff training material during team meetings
Compare your classroom setup with environments shown in instructional footage
Everything you need to know about this material.
The DVD covers rhythm exercises, movement games, proper presentation techniques for Montessori bells, gross motor coordination activities, and how to integrate music and movement into the daily Montessori routine for children ages 3-6. Each segment demonstrates authentic Montessori approaches to musical development.
Yes, this instructional DVD is designed for all Montessori teachers regardless of musical background. It provides step-by-step guidance on presenting music activities, demonstrating proper techniques that any teacher can implement. The focus is on Montessori methodology rather than advanced musical skills.
While specific runtime details vary, the DVD is organized into clear sections covering different aspects of music and movement education. Topics are presented sequentially, allowing teachers to easily navigate to specific lessons or watch the complete program for comprehensive training.
This DVD serves as an excellent supplementary resource and reference tool but is not intended to replace formal Montessori training. It's ideal for refreshing skills, training new staff, or providing consistent presentation techniques across your classroom, complementing your foundational Montessori education.
The DVD focuses on visual demonstration of music and movement techniques specific to the Montessori method. For additional written materials or lesson plans, you may need to consult your Montessori training albums or purchase supplementary resources separately.
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