Mrs. Rachel in Our Schools
Bringing "Music & Movement" to the Gallatin Valley
I am proud to partner with leading Montessori schools, preschools, and education centers throughout the Gallatin Valley. My Early Childhood Music & Movement program is integrated into their weekly curriculum, fostering growth through MusikGarten Curriculum and "Songs that Teach".
Partner Locations
If you are interested in Music with Mrs. Rachel, please contact these schools directly regarding enrollment:
The Heart of Every Class
My curriculum is intentionally designed around the developmental milestones of early childhood. We focus on these core pillars:
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Movement: The body is a child's first instrument. We move to develop rhythmic expression and physical coordination.
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Active Listening: I teach children to focus their attention on specific sounds, turning "background noise" into a conscious, learned skill.
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Vocal Development: By building a shared repertoire of songs, students gain social confidence and stimulate vital neural pathways.
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Rhythmic & Tonal Patterns: Just as the alphabet builds literacy, our "Du-Ta-De" and "Do-Re-Mi" patterns provide the foundation for musical language.
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Instrument Exploration: Tapping beats and exploring sounds helps children refine their sense of touch and hand-eye coordination.
Monthly Learning Themes
I use music to bring essential life skills to life. Each month, my "Songs that Teach" program focuses on a new area of growth:
| Transitions | Alphabet | Numbers | Friendship | Dinosaurs | Body |
| Senses | Health | Hygiene | Manners | Family | Safety |
| Animals | Transportation | Colors | Shapes | MT Outdoors | Water |