Another one of the books I love to use with my younger students. This is great when you are introducing or reviewing rest in your classroom, because the cricket is....Quiet!! Like with a lot of my children's books I start with just reading the book at the end of class one day. With The Cricket… Continue reading Children’s Books & Music: The Very Quiet Cricket
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Color Wheel
This is a lesson I developed for my level 3 Orff Schulwerk teacher education course. I wanted to challenge myself to create a lesson that didn’t use any instruments, although you could expand it and take it there in the end. To begin I had a color wheel printed and cut out, I laid the… Continue reading Color Wheel
Raining All Day Long
There has been so much rain recently. I know it's spring but I don't think the flowers, grass and trees need this much to drink! Oh Rain please go away! Rain, rain go away. This classic children's song can be used for so many things. From So/Mi to recorder playing, to whatever your imagination thinks… Continue reading Raining All Day Long
Pumpkin Patch
Fall is here and pumpkins are everywhere. It seems as though the pumpkin spice idea has taken on a whole new meaning this year. Although I do not worship at the temple of the pumpkin spice, I do enjoy implementing pumpkin lessons in my classroom. My Pumpkin Patch lesson is one of my favorites for… Continue reading Pumpkin Patch
Apple Tree…Fun for Me
Apple Tree, Apple Tree is one of my favorite classics to do in the fall. I have created 5-6 lessons just using this song. I use this in 3 grade levels, spiraling the curriculum as I progress. If you aren't familiar with Apple Tree here is the text: In first grade and beyond we just… Continue reading Apple Tree…Fun for Me
Native American Music
It's November, which means it is time for Native American Music! I have compiled a unit utilizing 5 Native American folk songs. These songs come from 5 varying tribes all over the United States. Within the unit there is cultural information for each tribe that can be incorporated into the lessons. In the past I… Continue reading Native American Music
Falling Leaves
I love fall!!!! The changing colors, the cool crisp air, snuggling up on a cold night. I also love all the music that I can do when it comes to fall. I am making this post in 2 parts so that it doesn't get too long. 1st Grade This first song I used with my… Continue reading Falling Leaves
