The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 21: How to Successfully Include Music Education in a Charlotte Mason Homeschool

21: How to Successfully Include Music Education in a Charlotte Mason Homeschool

07/08/24 • 13 min

The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents

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In this enlightening episode, we explore how to seamlessly integrate music education into a Charlotte Mason homeschool. Music is a vital part of a well-rounded education, especially within the Charlotte Mason approach, which emphasizes a holistic and child-centered educational philosophy.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy
Importance of music education within the Charlotte Mason method
Age-specific tips, methods, and resources for teaching music
Practical strategies for creating a musical environment at home
Encouraging a lifelong love and appreciation for music in your children

Resources Mentioned:

For all the details and links to the resources mentioned, visit our blog post: MusicinOurHomeschool.com/CharlotteMasonMusicEd

Tune in and learn how to create a rich musical environment that nurtures your child's creativity and appreciation for music, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Subscribe to the Music in Our Homeschool podcast for more tips and resources to enrich your homeschooling journey with the beauty of music education.

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Key Topics Covered:

Understanding the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy
Importance of music education within the Charlotte Mason method
Age-specific tips, methods, and resources for teaching music
Practical strategies for creating a musical environment at home
Encouraging a lifelong love and appreciation for music in your children

Resources Mentioned:

For all the details and links to the resources mentioned, visit our blog post: MusicinOurHomeschool.com/CharlotteMasonMusicEd

Tune in and learn how to create a rich musical environment that nurtures your child's creativity and appreciation for music, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Subscribe to the Music in Our Homeschool podcast for more tips and resources to enrich your homeschooling journey with the beauty of music education.

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20: Music Theory Tip: What is Tempo and How to Practice It in Your Homeschool

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Welcome to today's Music Theory Tip episode! Have you ever wondered, "What is tempo?" This essential aspect of music theory can significantly enhance your child's musical skills and appreciation. In this episode, we explore the concept of tempo, its importance in music, and practical ways to teach and practice it in your homeschool.

Episode Highlights:

Understanding Tempo: Learn what tempo is and why it's crucial for interpreting and performing music accurately.
Tempo Terms: Discover common tempo terms, their meanings, and BPM ranges.
Teaching Strategies: Find out how to use visual aids, movement, rhythm instruments, and more to teach tempo at home.
Fun Games: Engage your child with interactive games like Tempo Tag, Musical Statues, and Tempo Treasure Hunt.
Practical Tips: Get tips on using a metronome, setting up tempo challenges, and listening exercises to reinforce learning.

Recommended Musical Pieces:

Grave: Gymnopédie No. 3 by Erik Satie
Allegretto: Peter and the Wolf, main theme by Prokofiev
Adagio: "The Swan" from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns
Presto: 3 Pieces for Oboe & Piano by Michael Head
And more to help illustrate various tempos!

Resources Mentioned:

The "What is Tempo?" Video Lesson in the Music in Our Homeschool Premium Membership
Printable Pack: What is Tempo?
Blog Post

Join us as we make learning about tempo fun and engaging for your elementary-aged homeschoolers. Enhance their musical journey and develop a profound understanding of tempo through these effective teaching strategies and activities.

Tune in now and let's dive into the world of tempo together!

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22: Getting Started Homeschooling a Preschooler: Best Ways to Include Music Education in Your Homeschool Preschool

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Are you a new homeschooler just getting started with preschool in your homeschool? I would love to share with you today the best ways to include a music education in your homeschool preschool.

Homeschooling a preschooler is an exciting journey filled with countless opportunities to ignite your child's passion for learning. Among the many subjects to explore, music education stands out as a particularly enriching and enjoyable experience. Music can foster creativity, enhance cognitive development, and build foundational skills that will benefit your child for years to come.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

The numerous benefits of music education for preschoolers, including cognitive development, emotional expression, motor skills, and cultural awareness.
How to create a musical environment at home by integrating daily listening, singing together, and encouraging dance and movement.
Introducing specific musical concepts like rhythm and beat, pitch and melody, dynamics and tempo in a playful and engaging way.
Practical hands-on musical activities like instrument exploration, DIY homemade instruments, and fingerplays.
Ways to integrate music into other subjects such as math, language arts, and science.
Utilizing online resources like Kinderbach, Ten Songs All Preschoolers Should Know, and A Folk Song A Week to enhance your music education program.
Tips for encouraging a lifelong love of music in your child.

Join me as we explore these strategies and resources to make music education a delightful and integral part of your homeschooling experience.

Find all links and resources mentioned in the episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/music-education-in-your-homeschool-preschool

Tune in and start your musical journey today!

The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents - 21: How to Successfully Include Music Education in a Charlotte Mason Homeschool

Transcript

How to Successfully Include Music Education in a Charlotte Mason Homeschool. E21
[00:00:00] I'm so excited to talk to you today about how to successfully include music education in a Charlotte Mason homeschool. We will talk about tips, methods, and resources. Music education is a vital part of a well-rounded homeschool curriculum, especially within the Charlotte Mason approach.
Let's start out by defining what is a Charlotte Mason homeschool in case you are not familiar with that term. A