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== Presentations ==
== Presentations ==
=== Carrying a Bell ===
=== Carrying a Bell ===
# step one
# 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]]
#:[[File:1 - Carrying a Bell.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Give the child a turn.


=== Ringing a Bell ===
=== Ringing a Bell ===
# step one
# 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]]
#:[[File:2 - Ringing a Bell.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Give the child a turn.


===Using the Mute===
===Using the Mute===
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===Grading Bells===
===Grading Bells===
# step one
# 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]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 1.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Slide down the first two bells and ring them to determine which one has the lower pitch.
#:[[File:Grading Bells 2.JPG|300px]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 2.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Keep the lower of the two in the middle. <br/ >Slide the higher bell off to the right.
#:[[File:Grading Bells 3.JPG|300px]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 3.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 4.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 5.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Put the lowest bell in the upper left corner.
#:[[File:Grading Bells 6.JPG|300px]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 6.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Slide the remaining bells back up.
#:[[File:Grading Bells 7.JPG|300px]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 7.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 8.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 9.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 10.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Slide the remaining two bells to the center.<br/ >Compare to see which of the two is lower.
#:[[File:Grading Bells 11.JPG|300px]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 11.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# Slide the lower of the two bells up to be the third bell in the upper left corner.
#:[[File:Grading Bells 12.JPG|300px]]
#:[[File:Grading Bells 12.JPG|300px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[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 ==
== Material ==
===Where to Buy===
===Where to Buy===
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[http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Play-13-Note-Deskbells/dp/B0002E36AU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=5B3JYHPI1TXD&coliid=I2BOKUJC9L2ZGF Amazon] $90.00 (13 bells)<br>
[http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Play-13-Note-Deskbells/dp/B0002E36AU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=5B3JYHPI1TXD&coliid=I2BOKUJC9L2ZGF Amazon] $90.00 (13 bells)<br>
[https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?minisite=10206&item=2881633&section=94429 School Specialty] $101.99 (13 bells)<br>
[https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?minisite=10206&item=2881633&section=94429 School Specialty] $101.99 (13 bells)<br>
==Further Reading==
*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, page 125-127

Revision as of 17:16, 11 June 2020

Bells
Sensorial - Auditory Discrimination
Bells.JPG
LevelPrimary
PrerequisitesSilence Game
Materialsset 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

  1. 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.
    1 - Carrying a Bell.JPG
  2. Give the child a turn.

Ringing a Bell

  1. Hold the striker with the fingertips, let it hang downwards.
  2. Swing it gently to hit the side edge if the bell.
    2 - Ringing a Bell.JPG
  3. Give the child a turn.

Using the Mute

  1. step one
    3 - Muting a Bell 1.JPG
  2. next step
    3 - Muting a Bell 2.JPG

Matching Bells

  1. step one
    4 - Matching Bells 1.JPG
  2. next step
    4 - Matching Bells 2.JPG

Grading Bells

  1. Take four tan bells to a table and mix them up.
  2. Start by finding the lowest of the four bells.
    Grading Bells 1.JPG
  3. Slide down the first two bells and ring them to determine which one has the lower pitch.
    Grading Bells 2.JPG
  4. Keep the lower of the two in the middle.
    Slide the higher bell off to the right.
    Grading Bells 3.JPG
  5. 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.
    Grading Bells 4.JPG
  6. 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.
    Grading Bells 5.JPG
  7. Put the lowest bell in the upper left corner.
    Grading Bells 6.JPG
  8. Slide the remaining bells back up.
    Grading Bells 7.JPG
  9. Slide down the first two of the remaining bells.
    Compare them to see which of the two is lower.
    Grading Bells 8.JPG
  10. Keep the lower of the two in the center.
    Move the higher of the two bells off to the right.
    Grading Bells 9.JPG
  11. 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.
    Grading Bells 10.JPG
  12. Slide the remaining two bells to the center.
    Compare to see which of the two is lower.
    Grading Bells 11.JPG
  13. Slide the lower of the two bells up to be the third bell in the upper left corner.
    Grading Bells 12.JPG
  14. Slide up the bell that remains (the highest bell) to be the fourth bell in the upper left corner.
    Grading Bells 13.JPG
  15. 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

Where to Buy

Bells
Albanesi $1,221.00
Cabdev $1,119.00
Juliana $1,107.40
Montessori N' Such $450.00
Nienhuis $979.00

Baseboards
Albanesi $80.00
Cabdev $82.00
Juliana $77.00
Nienhuis $41.10


Alternative Bells
IFIT $140.00 (8 pairs of bells)


Kid Advance $129.99 (8 pairs of bells)
Thinkamajigs $219.95 (8 pairs of bells)

Alternative Bells needing paint
These are sets of bells that when painted in the Montessori Bell colors could be used. You would need to buy two sets. Paint one set in either white or black depending on whether it corresponds to a black or white key on a piano. The other set should be painted a neutral color such as tan or gray.
Handbells:
Musician's Friend $71.99 (13 bells)
School Specialty $89.99 (13 bells)
Deskbell:
Groth Music $65.00 (13 bells)
Amazon $90.00 (13 bells)
School Specialty $101.99 (13 bells)

Further Reading