A music program designed for teaching music to children without requiring a musically trained educator
PRISMS™ is a unique and innovative music curriculum created specifically for non-musically trained educators. The teaching materials are designed specifically for Family Childcare Centers, daycares, preschools or home. The curriculum includes comprehensive training videos for EVERY lesson with easy-to-follow color-coded lesson plans. PRISMS™ empowers classroom teachers to provide an engaging musical education for children as young as 2 years of age.
Transform non-musician teachers into capable music educators with PRISMS™, even if they lack formal training
Designed by an Early Childhood Music Teacher and Private Piano Educator, PRISMS™ is a comprehensive program designed specifically for training current preschool teachers on how to teach music to their students. It is more than just lesson plans: it’s a full tutorial complete with videos of me teaching so that other educators can learn from my methods and experience, and replicate them in their own classrooms.
NO Prior Musical Training is required
PRISMS™ is designed specifically for caregivers and parents with no musical training. Training videos are provided and meant to be revisited as you learn how to teach the curriculum.
Preschool Foundations Based
A wide array of California Department of Education Preschool Foundations are supported by every content area and activity.
Scaffolded Curriculum
More than just movement and music, PRISMS™ musical knowledge is built on from one lesson to the next. Children are excited to discover how different concepts are related and to learn the language of music.
Sturdy Materials
All content is designed to be used over and over. Children are encouraged to revisit the materials presented in each lesson of the curriculum.
unlock the power of music education in your preschool, even if you can't afford a music teacher!
The PRISMS™ curriculum only needs to be purchased once per classroom or family. The materials are designed to be used year after year making it the most cost effective way to add music to your family child care center, daycare, preschool or home environment.
I understand that frustration you feel when you’re trying to fulfill your preschool’s mission to provide a well-rounded education, but there’s one major roadblock that keeps popping up: music. It’s an essential part of early childhood education, a critical component in cognitive development. Yet, your preschool teachers are not trained musicians or educators. They struggle to incorporate music into their classes effectively and confidently. The result? Uninspiring music classes that fail to capture the children’s interest or cultivate their potential.
You want to offer your students an engaging and enriching musical experience – it’s crucial for their emotional, intellectual, and social development. But when the classroom teachers lack the necessary training, delivering on this promise becomes a daunting task. This gap in expertise leaves your teachers feeling overwhelmed and incompetent; it leaves your students deprived of an essential learning opportunity.
This roadblock isn’t just about teaching music; it’s about equipping your students with skills that will serve them throughout their lives – creativity, discipline, confidence. The PRISMS curriculum can train teachers to deliver effective music classes to help your students achieve their potential!
There are 6 main PRISMS™ Content Areas
Percussion
Children learn the names of small percussion instruments and how to play them correctly. They copy and create different rhythms and explore sound as it relates to music.
Rhythm
Rhythm chants help develop a sense of beat, promote language acquisition, and increase vocabulary. Chants that include movement instructions reinforce the musical concept of the unit.
Instruments
Colorful images and engaging text introduce children to instruments and ensembles from of the world. Children compare and contrast instruments and cultures as they explore world music.
Songs
Children’s songs from around the world support the monthly topic with an array of melodies and rhythms. Songs are sung in a range suitable for children’s voices. Ideas for expanding or improvising songs are provided.
Movement
Carefully chosen movement songs, from award winning children’s musicians, teach about rhythm, beat, tempo, and more. Movement is an ideal way to reinforce musical concepts!
Symbols
The meanings of common musical symbols and terms are presented and explored through hands-on demonstrations and activities. Children discover these in the sheet music provided for every song.
What is Included with PRISMS™
The full PRISMS™ preschool music curriculum contains twelve themed units, each comprised of four lessons. Every unit builds upon the previous unit. Physical materials are shipped directly to you and audio files & videos are available for direct download so you can begin watching them immediately!
Master Teaching Guide, supported Preschool Foundations, and teaching plans for 48 lessons in twelve themed units.
More than 200 audio and video files to support your teaching.
A total of 144 sturdy laminated content sheets meant for teachers and students to use over and over.
Curriculum Delivery to Match your needs
We offer a pricing plan for everyone!
The PRISMS™ curriculum only needs to be purchased once per classroom or family. The materials are designed to be used year after year making it the most cost-effective way to add music to your family child care center, daycare, preschool, or home environment.
If you run a child care center or preschool you know parents are always looking for a rich and varied environment for their children. Including Music as a subject sets you apart from other programs! Attracting even one new family to your center will cover the cost of the PRISMS™ curriculum.
Parents of young children want their children to be exposed to a variety of experiences but this can get expensive. The PRISMS™ program can save parents up to 70% over the cost of other preschool music programs. Plus, it gives parents the opportunity to engage with their children on a musical journey.
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FULL CURRICULUM
Buy the entire 12 months of PRISMS™ curriculum for the low cost of $720.
That’s an economical $15.00 (+tax) per lesson!
Shipping is free.
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QUARTERLY
Watching your budget? Receive quarterly shipments of PRISMS™ every 3 months.
You’ll pay a low $16.88 (+tax) per lesson.
Shipping is free.
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You can still bring monthly music to your center. $70/month means that each lesson is just $17.50 (+tax)!
With free shipping you CAN afford to have music in your classroom!
Hear what childcare providers, parents, and music educators have to say about PRISMS™
Founder, Opus 11 School of Music