Carnival of the Animals

With twenty lessons for K-6 from Artie Almeida, Donna Dirksing and more, this repository of creative ideas provides ready-to-teach lessons for the whole school year. Tied to seasons, holidays, and other

These songs will have you moving to the beat while you learn the letters of the alphabet. For each letter, a phonics song and an action song are given. The two CDs include vocal performances for easy

Bop and groove with a song for every letter of the alphabet from A to Z! Your students will have a blast with the clever lyrics and singable melodies while reinforcing language and reading skills. This

Fill your classroom with books, learning, and lots of musical skill! This fun and innovative collection of lesson ideas will breathe new life into areas of the music curriculum by using picture books.

Challenge children to develop gross motor skills, increase balance, enhance directionality and right/left discrimination, all while having fun.                  

The routines will help kids improve their coordination, body identification and balance. The popular group, The Learning Station, blend their own special kind of talent and music. Balance, juggle, toss, and

Beat Blocks provide students with a tactile manipulative to aid in the introduction of musical concepts while including elements of discovery, exploration, and play. Musical elements such as beat,

Children often spontaneously dance around the living room or run from place to place. The activities in The Book of Movement Exploration bring out these strong movement impulses in children, as

It feels great to get into a rhythm! Establishing a feeling for the beat is central to all rhythmic development, and with The Book of Songs and Rhymes with Beat Motions, children of all

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"

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 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

Celebrate seasons, holidays, and special days throughout the year and teach music fluency at the same time! These creative musical activities including singing and movement are specially designed for

Songs, dances, rhythms and games from other lands come to life as children learn about different cultures. Mexico, Russia, Africa, Japan, Puerto Rico, China and more. Guide with lyrics and activities.

This teaches 20 traditional square, circle, longways, and contra dances. These dances are drawn from the folk traditions of North America and the British Isles. Each section begins with a description of the

This collection includes fun arrangements of Christmas favorites from around the world. Percussion parts for these naturally rhythmic tunes are musically written and designed for students, and the songs