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Teach Preschool Music

Introduction

Video: Welcome (1:15)
Video: Class Instructions (0:42)
Welcome To Teach Preschool Music
Join The Teach Preschool Music Facebook Community
Worksheet: Set Goals For Your Preschool Class

Module 1: Why Preschool Music?

Who Are Your Students?
Objectives Of A Preschool Music Class
Child Development Milestones By Age Group
Benefits of a Preschool Music Class
Components of a Successful Preschool Music Class
Worksheet: Explaining Objectives
Worksheet: Selling Your Class

Module 2: What A Preschool Music Class Looks Like

Age Groups
How To Run A Preschool Music Class
The Perfect Formula For Every Class
Parts Of The Class Explained: Gathering Music and Hello Song
Parts Of The Class Explained: Bouncing Song, Movement/Dance Song and Instrument Song
Parts Of The Class Explained: Storytime and The Big Musical Concept
Parts Of The Class Explained: Singing, Rocking Song, and Goodbye Song
The Flow Of A Class
Video: How To Use The Formula (16:38)
Worksheet: Using The Formula
Video: Observe A Class (34:07)

Module 3: Lesson Plans For Your First School Year

The Plan
Notes On Using Lesson Plan PDF Files
Transportation Theme Overview
Transportation Theme Song Lyrics
Transportation Theme: Classes 1 and 2
Transportation Theme: Classes 3 and 4
Transportation Theme: Classes 5 and 6
Transportation Theme: Classes 7 and 8
Transportation Theme: Classes 9 and 10
Transportation Theme: Classes 11 and 12
Animal Theme Overview (1:56)
Animal Theme Song Lyrics
Video Series: How To Teach Hot Cross Buns (6:56)
Animal Theme: Classes 1 and 2
Animal Theme: Classes 3 and 4
Animal Theme Classes 5 and 6
Animal Theme: Classes 7 and 8
Animal Theme: Classes 9 and 10
Animal Theme: Classes 11 and 12
Notes About Optional Holiday Classes
Optional Class: Halloween
Optional Class: Winter/Christmas
Optional Class: Pajamas
Optional Class: Valentine's Day
Optional Class: St. Patrick's Day

Module 4: Supplies And Resources

Less Is More
Instruments, Books And Music
Transportation Materials List
Animal Materials List
Video: Instrument Demonstration (16:04)
Instrument Shopping Links

Module 5: Educating Parents

The Importance Of Communicating With Parents
Teaching Points For Parents
Scaffolding
Sample Emails To Parents
Worksheet: Create Your Own Teaching Points For Parents

Module 6: Logistics and Troubleshooting Problems

Setup
When Students Arrive
During Class
After Class
Mixing Ages
Use Of Repetition

Module 7: Make A Business Plan

Finding The Perfect Location
How Much To Charge
Marketing
How To Recruit Students
Get Started With A Trial Class
Worksheet: Business Plan
Create A Policy Sheet

Bonus Material

Summer Lesson Plans
How To Choose A Theme
Worksheet: Brainstorming Themes
Resources
Additional Ideas To Incorporate Into Your Class

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