Kodály-Inspired Teaching and its companion volumes and materials offer guidance and direction for teachers who are new to the Kodály approach. Experienced teachers will find fresh ideas to supplement their materials, along with another perspective on Kodály's philosophy and its implications for teaching today.
Teaching strategies for rhythmic and melodic elements taught in Keystage 1 are printed on 3-hole punched loose-leaf paper so teachers can easily customise the teaching sequence in order to make the most of each lesson.
Each teaching strategy contains a list of requisite readiness elements and skills (what the students need to know and be able to do) before learning the new element. It includes a list of activities to prepare for the new element, a scripted, step-by-step procedure for presenting it, and ways to practice using the new element in each skill area.
The strategies in this volume are geared towards the primary year groups. New and experienced teachers alike will find 'First We Sing!' to be a practical, flexible and creative resource for bringing Kodály's approach into the classroom.