Music in the Curriculum

“Music can touch us in a way that nothing else can. No better gift can we give to the children than to open this door for them.” – Dr. Maria Montessori

I have had the pleasure of working in all kinds of classroom environments, including Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio in addition to Alberta's Flight framework.

Young children first experience music through play, song, and movement before moving on to more formal instruction. This gradual approach can help to build confidence and a genuine love of music while supporting the development of thinking, feeling, and purposeful action.

Introducing children to music is about far more than learning an instrument or singing a song. Music nurtures creativity, concentration, coordination, and self-confidence. It encourages listening, patience, and self-expression while creating moments of joy and wonder.

The goal is not simply to teach children how to perform music, but to help them develop a lifelong relationship with it. Music can enrich their learning, strengthen their character, and bring beauty to everyday life.

When we open the door to music early in life, we give children a creative outlet and a meaningful way to connect with the world around them. These are gifts that can stay with them long after childhood.

The benefit of having a music therapist with an understanding of curricular approaches in preschool and day home settings, is that they can make intentional shifts in real time that provide opportunities to accelerate the innate benefits of music within the framework of the classroom.