Teachers in elementary classrooms, summer camps, and community centers will find in this resource an easily accessible route to teaching 20 traditional square, circle, longways, and contra dances. These joyous dances are drawn from the folk traditions of North America and the British Isles. Each section begins with a description of the dance and a diagram for each formation. Many of the dances share many of the same movements and type of music. Ideas for teaching dance successfully in schools, a glossary of dance terms, and transcriptions of the dance tunes are included. It is not necessary to be a musician or experienced dancer to use this book. The dances follow easy-going walking steps, skipping, and sashaying. Using the recording, which features New England's finest musicians playing all the music needed to teach the dances, allows the teacher to dance along with the students. Use the handy DVD or VHS video to gain tips and techniques on teaching 17 of the traditional dances from the Chimes collection. Book: 42 pages; Video/DVD: 60 minutes.

Here's a songbook you'll want to use in your elementary classroom every day of the year! Everyday Songs is a dynamic collection of 20 fun-filled unison and beginning two-part songs by well-known composer Sally Albrecht. Included in the songbook are reproducible lyric sheets plus 12 monthly calendars, featuring famous composer birth dates and other interesting musical facts. Create an "instant program" by combining the "month songs" (approximately 20 minutes) or the "day songs" (approximately 12 minutes). Don't miss the price-saving kit with CD! Songs for the months of the year are January Snows; February Is Very Fine; Mad About March; April Showers; In The Merry Month Of May; Jump Into June; July Is Just For Fun; All Those For August; See You Again In September; The October Moon; Let Us Give Thanks In Novemberand Remember December. Songs for the days of the week are Kick-Off Sunday; Monday Mornin' Blues; Tuesdays Are Terrific; Wonderful Wednesday; What's The Trouble With Thursday?; Rockin' On A Friday Afternoon and Saturday Is My Day.

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In styles ranging from rock to rap, country to calypso, this collection is a wild and fun celebration of the adventures of some of the world's most beloved characters. Further, each song reveals a character-building lesson nestled in the tale, which is reinforced by the included activities. In addition to reproducible vocal parts and a performance/accompaniment CD, a brief rhyming dialogue is provided, allowing the flexibility to create your own revue using only the songs you choose in whichever order you choose. Songs include: Give Your Brain a Workout Today (Hansel and Gretel); Three Un-Wicked Witches; Mirror, Mirror (Snow White); Rock 'n' Roll Takes Teamwork (Brementown Musicians); Please, Wake Up Sleeping Beauty; I'm Doin' Somethin' Good (The Shoemaker and the Elves); Rapunzel Rap; A Dragon Can Be a Princess Too and Be Careful What You Wish For (The Fisherman and His Wife). Grades 2-6.

This is exceptionally well-done! The stars! The planets! The moon! The sun! Learn about them all through music! This collection will travel through space in song teaching your students all about the solar system. Interplanetary Jammin' comes complete with movement suggestions, an introduction to the solar system, key words, worksheets, and great classroom projects and activities. The easy-to-learn dialogue links the songs together so you can present a mini-musical that you can perform with piano alone or the professionally recorded CD. The teacher's handbook even comes with reproducible student pages to stretch your budget dollars! Be creative! Be clever! Go "out of this world" with Interplanetary Jammin'! Grades 2-4. 15 minutes.

This collection includes but a handful of the countless traditional singing games that have been danced, sung and passed on by generations of children throughout the U.S. and the British Isles. The purpose of the book is to make these 21 singing games more accessible to anyone who works with children. Some games may become part of the playground culture, or they may be shared by the children and teacher as part of the dance repertoire in the classroom. Since singing games have always been integral to music education, this collection can be an important part of developing a dance tradition in your school or community. Tips on teaching dance in the classroom, transcriptions of the melodies, and a glossary of dance terms are included. The CD recording features the Amidon family singing all the songs accompanied by a variety of instruments. 46 pages.

These songs, worksheets, and activities are designed for kids of all learning styles. Sing, move, play, make, write, read and learn together. Jumpstart or reinforce kindergarten learning with this fun kit of songs and activities. The enclosed CD includes 20 original songs. Ages 5-6.

This collection follows in the footsteps of the earlier volume, Chimes of Dunkirk, and the music is interchangeable. New features of this book include a chapter on composing dances using traditional forms and figures, and a brief introduction on calling dances. A glossary, tune transcriptions, and combined index for Chimes and Mockingbird are also included. The 24 dances can be done by all ages and are intended for teachers, community dance callers and recreation leaders to use in building respect and confidence through longways, circle, square, and contra dances. The recording, which features full length reels, jigs, polkas, and waltzes performed by fine New England musicians, provides an opportunity for the teacher to dance along with the students. 64 pages.

Children develop literacy through interactive music, song and dance. The 20 songs on this CD are based on popular children's books and will help to motivate children to read and foster a lifelong love for reading. The 24 page illustrated guide includes lyrics and movement instructions. Songs include: Wild Things (Where the Wild Things Are); Hungry Caterpillar (The Very Hungry Caterpillar); Tappy Tappy (Tikki Tikki Tembo) and more. Grades K-3.

The 24 songs and dances in this dynamic, contemporary collection were all taught directly to Bryan Burton by members of several Native American tribes. The collection includes 18 full-size, reproducible transcriptions of authentic native dance songs, 5 flute songs, 6 guided listening experiences, 34 illustrations, 43 photographs, dance diagrams, instructions for building native instruments, plus historical notes and a map. The 64-minute recording features performances by, among others, the "Porcupine Singers," who performed on the soundtrack for "Dances With Wolves."

Reinforce important rules and strategies for multiplication with upbeat music, rhythmic singing, and sweet harmonies. Kids practice with the Multiplication Rap that drills facts 0-12 both with and without the answers. Use the reproducible activity book for time tests, problem solving activities, multi-level learner activities and more. You may reproduce the worksheets for classroom use only. Ages 7-12.