Game-ify The Curriculum
#Winning in the Elementary Classroom
As I’m typing this post I am looking out at the picturesque Green Lake in Northern Michigan, a slight breeze cooling off the summer evening and the sound of music wafting through the air. Interlochen Summer Arts Academy is coming to a close and you can hear the most delicious cacophony of music almost constantly here, with amazing musicians practicing in nearly every corner of the camp. It has been a genuinely magical experience this summer and I look forward to sharing more of what I discovered! I was able to take many of the lesson ideas and concepts to a much higher level of sophistication while working with these brilliant young musicians.
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My good friends at the Virtual Dalcroze Meetup (VDM) have invited me to present a “short course” with six sessions starting on September 6th. I was honored to be asked and am looking forward to sharing some of my favorite “games” from the Dalcroze tradition and how I might adapt them for the elementary classroom. This will be full of game ideas, but also tools for developing your own games.
For more information, CLICK HERE to register!
Join us for an inspiring and transformative six-week online course led by Anthony Molinaro, a certified teacher of Dalcroze Eurhythmics with 17 years of experience in public school classrooms nationwide. Prepare to embark on a journey of exploration, innovation, and unparalleled student engagement.
Course Overview:
In this interactive course, educators will delve into the world of movement-oriented games, unlocking the hidden potential of experiential learning. By dissecting a diverse range of original games, participants will uncover the remarkable learning opportunities they offer. Anthony Molinaro will carefully guide you through the principles of Dalcroze Eurhythmics, enabling you to design and enhance your own games that captivate students' hearts and minds.
Discover the Power of Dalcroze Principles:
Drawing upon the core tenets of Dalcroze Eurhythmics, this course places joy and discovery at its very core. Anthony Molinaro has ingeniously developed a groundbreaking system for game design, enabling you to foster unparalleled student engagement, stimulate creativity, and promote flexibility—all while achieving remarkable outcomes aligned with standards-based teaching.
Course Highlights:
1. Uncover the learning potential: Analyze and explore a variety of movement-oriented games, examining their unique educational benefits and uncovering the untapped potential they offer within your classroom.
2. Dalcroze principles in action: Dive into the foundations of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and witness firsthand how these principles can revolutionize your teaching methodology, empowering you to create dynamic and transformative learning experiences.
3. Design your own engaging games: Learn the art of crafting captivating games that maximize student engagement and inspire a love for learning. Through Anthony Molinaro's expert guidance, you will unlock the keys to creating educational experiences that leave a lasting impact.
4. Foster creativity and flexibility: Embrace the boundless realm of creativity, encouraging your students to think outside the box, explore new possibilities, and adapt to different situations, all while meeting educational objectives.
5. Powerful results and standards-based teaching: Discover how incorporating Dalcroze principles into your game design can unlock powerful results and seamlessly align with standards-based teaching practices, ensuring your students thrive academically.
This course does not require prior background or experience with Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
Register today to reserve your spot! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.