Bring children's literature into your music classroom with this fun cross-curricular resource! Based on the musical styles featured in the book Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy
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 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 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
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.
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
Movement and music provide an excellent instructional format for teaching a broad range of musical and developmental skills. This energetic collection of ten engaging songs will help teach the emerging
This is the 2014 edition of the original 1992 collection of 21 of Peter and Mary Alice Amidon's favorite traditional singing games from the United States and the British Isles. Included are tips on teaching
Students will enjoy learning very accessible body-percussion patterns as well as routines that utilize ordinary, everyday props to make your classroom or stage come alive. This CD-ROM includes John
This collection provides active listening lessons with parachutes, paper plates, scarves and ribbons. The collection includes an audio CD and a Digital Resources Disk with PowerPoints to aid in teaching the
Kimbo Educational's collection of exciting kids dance music includes the motivating CD "Cool Aerobics for Kids." While playing "Cool Aerobics for Kids," students and children will find it fun to work out to
This three-CD set offers carefully selected classical works to inspire children and help them to experience the artistry of music through creative movement. Based on Feierabend's theories of music and