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Ideas for Teachers Introducing children to
classical music has been shown to have many positive effects, such as improving
brain development, enhancing different intelligence types, and building
social and emotional skills. Below are
some suggestions for introducing young students to classical music: 1. Read stories with classical music
accompaniment – choose a piece of music that fits the mood of the story. Have students read the story out loud with
the music and maintain a sense of timing with the feelings of the pieces. 2. Use classical music for break or nap times
– tell students the name and composer of the music, and discuss how the music
affects them or makes them feel. 3. Have interpretive dance or creative
movement sessions – play the music and encourage the students to dance or
sing as well 4. Accompany art sessions with music – play
classical music while students are drawing, painting, or coloring. Encourage them to express what the music
makes them feel in their artwork. 5. Incorporate classical music in other
activities or games – some CD/cassette programs include music activities, or
games can be played for identifying pieces of music, periods of history the
music is from, etc. |
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