Classroom Music for Little Mozarts: Deluxe Curriculum Kit 2: Book, CD & Accessories

This kit removes the guesswork from early childhood music instruction. Rather than asking teachers to patch together songs, stories, and lesson structure, Barden and her team provide a complete ten-lesson arc with plush character companions, reproducible activities, and a CD that includes every song and story needed. The National Standards alignment and built-in assessment tools make it easy to justify the curriculum to administrators while keeping the focus on genuine musical engagement for the youngest learners.

Stepping into a music lesson with the characters already present feels like inviting a storybook to life. Children encounter singing, movement, and listening not as separate activities but as one continuous narrative where musical ideas unfold naturally alongside the adventures of the plush companions.

Early childhood teachers, preschool educators, and music specialists working with four to six year olds who want a structured yet flexible curriculum that doesn't require advanced musical training. This kit serves teachers new to music instruction as well as experienced educators looking for a time-tested framework with supporting materials already in hand.

• Introduce each plush character (Nannerl Mouse, J.S. Bunny, and Pachelbel Penguin) individually before the lesson begins so children build a relationship with them rather than encountering them mid-activity.
• Play the CD songs in the days before the lesson so children arrive already familiar with melodies; this lowers the barrier to singing and movement participation.
• Have the reproducible activity pages waiting at tables so transitions between lesson segments happen smoothly and children stay engaged rather than waiting for the next instruction.

Use this as the foundation for a dedicated music time in your early childhood program, whether twice weekly or daily. The ten-lesson structure fits a single semester or can be stretched across a full year by repeating and extending favorite activities. The reproducible pages create a take-home portfolio that reinforces learning and gives families a window into what their children are experiencing musically.

• Singing in a group with growing pitch accuracy
• Following movement sequences while listening to music
• Recognizing melodic and rhythmic patterns
• Responding to stories through musical and physical expression
• Listening for specific elements (instruments, dynamics, tempo changes)
• Building foundational music vocabulary aligned to National Standards