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.
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