Use jazz to develop children's creativity! This collection of 60 jazz-based teaching strategies is designed to foster music making, creative movement, and improvisation in the K-5 music classroom. The
Move the desks out of the way and invite your young musicians to circle up for some fun-filled active-learning music time! This practical book is a kinesthetic learner's playground, including plenty of
This fantastic resource includes 14 pieces for body percussion, with a couple of songs added in! This is a delightful collection of creative ideas all about rhythm! Body Percussion activities, speech, a
This title features original songs and favorites with Orff arrangements, stories, games, and songs for elementary students, and children's lit connections are listed for many of the activities. All
This collection of more than two dozen traditional songs groups them in four units: Bears, On the Water, On the Farm, and Weather. Each unit includes a name song, warm-up, and read-aloud book idea along
This collection offers activities that are perfect warm-ups, transitions, brain breaks, and energizers that will inspire your students to move in creative, musical ways. This reproducible book includes
This vibrant collection of folk songs and activities for K-8 students explores the cultures and rich musical traditions of four West African countries: Liberia, Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana. Each song
Deeply rooted in timeless folk traditions, this inspired collection of 75 music and movement activities is a compelling framework for bringing music into the lives of young children and their families and
Explore the elements and concepts of music through movement experiences and language. This text presents the elements and concepts of music through movement experiences and language. Using an inclusive
This resource is designed to inspire joyful musical exploration and engagement. Ideas for incorporating movement, listening, composing, playing, and more abound in classroom-tested warm-ups, big ideas, and
This resource makes learning music concepts through movement fun! Includes:
• Movement songs for grades K-2• Year-round ideas for teaching music concepts through
Have you ever wanted to do maypole dancing with your class? Wondered why people even do maypole dancing in the first place? If so, Maypole Mania is for you. This resource is perfect for helping
Everyday items such as balloons, pinwheels, and plastic eggs are transformed into tactile learning tools in this highly creative, hands-on general music resource. Following an informative opening about the
Looking for a differentiated and exciting way to practice reading rhythms and studying form in The Nutcracker? Use Rhythm Basketball to bounce to the beat! Obtain enough basketballs,
This collection of 14 practical movement activities allows your students to develop important skills in dance and movement. Students will learn about and experience the connections between music,
More fun music, rhythm, and movement activities for groups using Boomwhackers Tubes. Games are competitive, cooperative, or just for fun! CD songs and rhythm tracks can be used in a variety of ways.
Indoor and outdoor activities suitable for any group that likes to get moving while creating music. Uses Boomwhackers tubes and commonly available items such as balls, hoops, and cones.
Break out the parachutes, ribbons, and scarves, and discover the magic that happens when you bring movement to your listening lessons. These 16 lessons range from Kindergarten to Grade 6 with a variety of
Spin, breathe, laugh and twist with these unique exercises and movements that help children increase alertness and optimize their ability to learn. The CD and teaching guide help build "brain smart"
Engage children with folk dances from around the world and bring along your parachute, bean bags, and rhythm sticks while you dance, move, and play to multicultural music and guided action songs. Using the
Here is a fun way for young children to combine their favorite props with fine and gross motor activities to reinforce school readiness skills and sharpen their physical development. Throwing and catching
Help! I'm running out of time to prepare for the music sub! Wouldn't it be great if John Jacobson would show up and help teach music class? He makes those choreography moves look so easy, and my students
Young musicians will develop their music-making skills with this collection of creative lessons for early learners. Each lesson uses an age-appropriate song or book to guide preschool and early elementary
Use this curriculum based on the STEAM initiative to teach music, movement, and science in a seamless combination. Included are complete lesson plans, music, visuals, student journal pages, and a DVD with