Houlahan, Micheal - Kodaly in the Kindergarten Classroom

Kodaly in the Kindergarten Classroom provides teachers with a step-by-step road map for developing children's performance, creative movement, and literacy skills in an organic and thoughtful manner. Over 100 children's books are incorporated into Kodaly in the Kindergarten Classroom, as well as 35 detailed lesson plans that demonstrate how music and literacy curriculum goals are transformed into tangible musical objectives. Each chapter contains key questions, discussion points, and ongoing assignments.

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CONTENTS

Introduction
Chapter One
Developing a Music Repertoire of Songs and Books for the Kindergarten Music Classroom
Chapter Two
Building the Framework of a Kindergarten Music Curriculum
Chapter Three
Developing Creative Expression Through Singing, Movement, and Playing Instruments
Chapter Four
A Model of Learning and Instruction for Teaching Music Concepts and Skills
Chapter Five
Teaching Music Concepts in Kindergarten
Chapter Six
Cultivating Music Skills and Creativity
Chapter Seven
Sequencing and Lesson Planning
Chapter Eight
Assessment and Evaluation in Kindergarten
Chapter Nine
Organizing Your Teaching Resources for the Kindergarten Classroom
Appendix 1: Songs and Related Children's Literature for the Early Childhood and Kindergarten Classroom
Appendix 2: Alphabetized List of Children's Literature
Appendix 3: Children's Literature Related to Music Concepts for the Early Childhood and Kindergarten Classroom
Appendix 4: Monthly Plans

Series	Kodaly Today Handbook