Magic Mountain®
Curriculum Guide
The Magic Mountain® Curriculum Guide is part of an educational program Pre-K – 5th grade, ages 4 – 11, designed to lead teachers and students through an eight-week study of art, music, and outdoor education using the book A SONG AND STORY OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN.
Our goal with the Magic Mountain® curriculum is to combine the freedom, curiosity, and imagination of early childhood education that takes place in forests and nature while weaving scientific, mathematical, artistic, and musical themes.
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The curriculum objectives are:
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To listen to and enjoy a story about a very special and magical mountain
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To encourage active listening and participation in all activities
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To introduce story elements of the passage of time and changes that occur
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To learn about the components of story structure: the beginning, the middle, and the end
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To write and share original stories from the child’s perspective
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To listen and learn the original songs related to the story
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To create artistic projects relating to the story
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To celebrate and deepen the connection with nature through education and music
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To cultivate awareness of preserving and protecting our environment
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To develop sensitivity to our growing relationship with wildlife
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Develop skills for being in nature
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Gain confidence and a sense of comfort being in nature through camping and exploring
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Initiating awareness of natural forest ecosystems and botanicals