THE KODÁLY APPROACH

Dear Parents,


The link below provides general information that explains why we do what we do.  
http://www.allianceamm.org/resources_elem_Kodaly.html

I believe that we as educators (whether in class or at home) should invite ourselves to "child's play" in order to interact and socially connect with children. The Kodály method for early music education provides excellent tools and lesson plans which help adults understand "what works with children."

Kodály believed singing was the best medium for teaching the language of music. Singing actively engages the whole person and develops that essential musicianly attribute, the inner hearing. Singing games, usually in circle formation, give opportunities for social interactions such as turn taking, choosing partners, or role-play. Games help to develop essential skills such as listening, concentration, memory and coordination, in an enjoyable and emotionally satisfying way. Children perform musical actions as a group, according to the rules of the game, walking skipping or clapping to the steady beat, taking turns as the leader or soloist. They learn spontaneously through being actively involved in a structured play situation.

Week 1-3

1. Please review words from the following song:

My Favorite Things

Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

2. Review rhythms: Ta, Titi, Rest

3. Review Sol-Mi pattern with Kodaly Hand Sign guided