The Montessori Approach to Music

by Maria Montessori, Anna Maccheroni, Sarah Werner Andrews (editor)

This volume contains the depth and richness of musical experiences for children that is the legacy of Maria Montessori and Anna Maccheroni - a legacy to embrace and a responsibility to carry forward. Montessori recognized the significance of music in the lives of children and intended a thorough and developmentally
based education in music be offered for all of the children in Montessori schools. In the person of Anna Maccheroni, a musician and gifted Montessori teacher, she found a colleague with a deep understanding of Montessori principles as well as the necessary background in music.
As the Montessori approach to music is based upon the understanding that young children learn first through their experiences and senses, we at once engage the ear, the eye, the voice, the hand, the body, and the soul of the child – the whole
of the child is actively involved in the entire musical experience.

193 pages, Paperback

Published April 15, 2020

About the author

Maria Montessori was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic; she is best known for her philosophy and the Montessori method of education of children from birth to adolescence. Her educational method is in use today in a number of public as well as private schools throughout the world.

Reviews

[Jules Kuiper · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those who are looking for a general introduction in Montessori teaching of music, it is a valuable book that gives a concise overview and ample examples. It should be noted that this book does not offer complete 'manual' to start right away.