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| Name = Bells | | Name = Bells | ||
| Topic = Sensorial | | Topic = Sensorial | ||
| Subtopic = Auditory | | Subtopic = Auditory Sense | ||
| image = [[File:Bells.JPG|320px]] | | image = [[File:Bells.JPG|320px]] | ||
| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]] | ||
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The purpose of the activities with the bells is to refine the child's sense of pitch. | The purpose of the activities with the bells is to refine the child's sense of pitch. | ||
== Presentations == | == Presentations == | ||
=== Carrying a Bell === | |||
# Show how to carry the bell.<br/> Hold the stem with one hand.<br/ >The other hand should be held flat to support the bell from underneath. | |||
#:[[File:1 - Carrying a Bell.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Give the child a turn. | |||
=== | === Ringing a Bell === | ||
# Hold the striker with the fingertips, let it hang downwards. | |||
# Swing it gently to hit the side edge if the bell. | |||
#:[[File:2 - Ringing a Bell.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Give the child a turn. | |||
===Using the Mute=== | |||
# step one | # step one | ||
# step | #:[[File:3 - Muting a Bell 1.JPG|300px]] | ||
# next step | |||
#:[[File:3 - Muting a Bell 2.JPG|300px]] | |||
=== | ===Matching Bells=== | ||
# step one | # step one | ||
# step two | #:[[File:4 - Matching Bells 1.JPG|300px]] | ||
# next step | |||
#:[[File:4 - Matching Bells 2.JPG|300px]] | |||
===Grading Bells=== | |||
# Take four tan bells to a table and mix them up. | |||
# Start by finding the lowest of the four bells. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 1.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide down the first two bells and ring them to determine which one has the lower pitch. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 2.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Keep the lower of the two in the middle. <br/ >Slide the higher bell off to the right. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 3.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide down the third bell.<br/ >Compare to see which of the two is lower.<br/ >Keep the lower of the two bells in the middle.<br/ >Slide the higher of the two off to the right. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 4.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide down the fourth bell.<br/ >Compare to see which of the two is lower.<br/ >Keep the lower of the two bells in the middle.<br/ >Slide the higher of the two off to the right. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 5.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Put the lowest bell in the upper left corner. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 6.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide the remaining bells back up. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 7.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide down the first two of the remaining bells.<br/>Compare them to see which of the two is lower. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 8.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Keep the lower of the two in the center.<br/ >Move the higher of the two bells off to the right. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 9.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide down the last bell to the center.<br/ >Compare the two bell to see which of the two is lower.<br/>Slide the higher of the two bells off to the right.<br/ >You now have the second lowest bell.<br/ >Slide it up to the right of the lowest bell in the upper left corner. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 10.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide the remaining two bells to the center.<br/ >Compare to see which of the two is lower. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 11.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide the lower of the two bells up to be the third bell in the upper left corner. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 12.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Slide up the bell that remains (the highest bell) to be the fourth bell in the upper left corner. | |||
#:[[File:Grading Bells 13.JPG|300px]] | |||
# Ring all the bells in order from left to right to check to see if they are in order from lowest to highest. | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
*The sound of the bells | |||
== Control of Error == | == Control of Error == | ||
== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
*There are several ear-training apps available that would serve as a good substitute for a homeschooled child. | |||
== Material == | |||
===Make Your Own=== | |||
[[Category:Make Your Own]] | |||
*[http://www.graceandgreenpastures.com/2015/07/music.html Blog post by Grace and Green Pastures] on how to convert handbells ([[#Alternative Bells|see below]]) to Montessori style bells. | |||
===Where to Buy=== | |||
[[Category:Where to Buy]] | |||
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022 | |||
<br>(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.) | |||
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!colspan="2"|Set of 13 Pairs of Bells | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/bells-set-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4466/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$1033.50 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Set of 8 Pairs of Bells | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1646 Adena] | |||
|$239.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/sensorial/montessori-bells.html Affordable Montessori] | |||
|$239.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Bell-p/u.752.1.htm IFIT] | |||
|$180.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/bells-set/ Thinkamajigs] | |||
|$239.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/store/p399/Bell_Set_1_%288pcs%29_%28KM001%29.html Montessori Concepts]<br><span class="comment">8 bells, rainbow</span> | |||
|$85.00 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bell Mallet | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Mallet-p/u.751.2.htm IFIT] | |||
|$3.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/bell-mallet-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4666/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$5.30 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Damper | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Damper-p/u.778.1.htm IFIT] | |||
|$3.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/bell-damper-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4766/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$5.30 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Baseboards | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/bells-keyboards-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4246/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$45.90 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bells Staff Board | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/bells-staff-boards-set-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4811/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$45.60 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Staff Board with Notes | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/bells-staff-board-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4902/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$31.10 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bell Cabinet | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/tone-bar-/-bell-cabinet-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/5143/ Nienhuis] | |||
|$369.60 | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bell Cart | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.montessoriwoods.com/bellcart.html Montessori Woods] | |||
|$350.00 | |||
|} | |||
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!colspan="2"|Handbells | |||
|- | |||
! Store !! Price | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.grothmusic.com/p-101037-kidsplay-combined-handbell-deskbells-13-note-chromatic.aspx Groth] | |||
|$92.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.musiciansfriend.com/classroom-kids/kids-play-13-note-chromatic-handbells Musician's Friend] | |||
|$87.99 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.grothmusic.com/p-126965-kidsplay-one-octave-13-note-chromatic-deskbell-set.aspx Groth] | |||
|$77.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.grothmusic.com/p-100926-single-ring-melody-bell-25-note-set.aspx Groth] | |||
|$209.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.westmusic.com/kids-movement/kids-bells-glockenspiels/kids-hand-desk-bells/kidsplay-rb125-chromatic-25-note-two-octave-203489?returnurl=%2fkids-movement%2fkids-bells-glockenspiels%2fkids-hand-desk-bells%2f%3fcount%3d18 West Music]<br><span class="comment">25 bells, black and white</span> | |||
|$165.47 | |||
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== | ==Further Reading== | ||
*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, page 125-127 | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:23, 26 January 2022
Bells | |
---|---|
Sensorial - Auditory Sense | |
Level | Primary |
Prerequisites | Silence Game |
Materials | set of 26 Montessori bells |
The purpose of the activities with the bells is to refine the child's sense of pitch.
Presentations
Carrying a Bell
- Show how to carry the bell.
Hold the stem with one hand.
The other hand should be held flat to support the bell from underneath. - Give the child a turn.
Ringing a Bell
- Hold the striker with the fingertips, let it hang downwards.
- Swing it gently to hit the side edge if the bell.
- Give the child a turn.
Using the Mute
Matching Bells
Grading Bells
- Take four tan bells to a table and mix them up.
- Start by finding the lowest of the four bells.
- Slide down the first two bells and ring them to determine which one has the lower pitch.
- Keep the lower of the two in the middle.
Slide the higher bell off to the right. - Slide down the third bell.
Compare to see which of the two is lower.
Keep the lower of the two bells in the middle.
Slide the higher of the two off to the right. - Slide down the fourth bell.
Compare to see which of the two is lower.
Keep the lower of the two bells in the middle.
Slide the higher of the two off to the right. - Put the lowest bell in the upper left corner.
- Slide the remaining bells back up.
- Slide down the first two of the remaining bells.
Compare them to see which of the two is lower. - Keep the lower of the two in the center.
Move the higher of the two bells off to the right. - Slide down the last bell to the center.
Compare the two bell to see which of the two is lower.
Slide the higher of the two bells off to the right.
You now have the second lowest bell.
Slide it up to the right of the lowest bell in the upper left corner. - Slide the remaining two bells to the center.
Compare to see which of the two is lower. - Slide the lower of the two bells up to be the third bell in the upper left corner.
- Slide up the bell that remains (the highest bell) to be the fourth bell in the upper left corner.
- Ring all the bells in order from left to right to check to see if they are in order from lowest to highest.
Points of Interest
- The sound of the bells
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- There are several ear-training apps available that would serve as a good substitute for a homeschooled child.
Material
Make Your Own
- Blog post by Grace and Green Pastures on how to convert handbells (see below) to Montessori style bells.
Where to Buy
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.)
Set of 13 Pairs of Bells | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Nienhuis | $1033.50 |
Set of 8 Pairs of Bells | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Adena | $239.95 |
Affordable Montessori | $239.00 |
IFIT | $180.00 |
Thinkamajigs | $239.95 |
Montessori Concepts 8 bells, rainbow |
$85.00 |
Baseboards | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Nienhuis | $45.90 |
Bells Staff Board | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Nienhuis | $45.60 |
Staff Board with Notes | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Nienhuis | $31.10 |
Bell Cabinet | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Nienhuis | $369.60 |
Bell Cart | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Montessori Woods | $350.00 |
Handbells | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Groth | $92.95 |
Musician's Friend | $87.99 |
Groth | $77.95 |
Groth | $209.95 |
West Music 25 bells, black and white |
$165.47 |
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, page 125-127