Self-motivation also plays an important part in the child's learning. The Montessori teacher is there to prepare the environment, direct activities, and offer stimulation to the child. The statement above is why I continue to teach. I fell into teaching at a Montessori School when a friend asked me to fill in for his position while he underwent an operation. But after I saw the first class walk in with their hands behind their back, sit down and look up at me, waiting for instruction . . .
Students have music twice a week.
Classes are small, generally about 8 to 10, per class. We use Thunkers to prepare students to play Orff Instruments. This is very effective in developing students to play Bordun with correct posture, etc. We also use Boom Pipes, which is very helpful in developing Basic Beat. Kindergarten classes learn Moving Bordun, Melody on Orff Instruments and Playing alternate Boom Pipes with selections.