The Family Folk Song Project

This is a simple music activity that bridges musical experiences at home with those at school. This includes: complete instructions for The Family Folk Song Project, a class activity where every child learns a folk song from a family member and then teaches it to his or her classmates; a letter to send home to parents, in both English and Spanish; examples of folk songs collected through this activity, and ideas about using this activity to teach musical concepts to children. This is a wonderful way to help families share the joy of music, passing musical traditions to future generations, and helping children experience lifelong connections through music!