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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissanceaa; Claviorganum

For Students Pre-K - 1st
17th Century Claviorganum, made in Germany. It is a combination of a virginal and an organ.
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Westminster Library: Homework Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This library resource offers homework help for elementary school students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Topics include geology, literacy, art, music, world culture, current events and many others.
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Benefits of Music Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The benefits of music education are numerous. This well written article contains many quotes from various sources as to why music education is essential towards developing skills that will enhance the lives of children.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The Arts in Every Classroom: Teaching Music

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Two different schools are chosen as examples of varying approaches to best practices of teaching music. The video, interviews, and other resources are good for classroom teachers and for music specialist teachers. Classroom teachers can...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Making Rain

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Your students will enjoy making their own rainstick while learning about poetry and expressing their feelings about rain. This three-part lesson gives step-by-step instructions, as well as an assessment rubric.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Dr. Seuss Is on the Loose [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
The rhythmic and melodic elements of Theodor Geisel's children's literature provide many opportunities for knowledge of language, vocabulary acquisition and use, and creative expression and communication in music. Students work with two...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Summer Camp: Fill Each Day With Possibilities!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Whether you're looking for music and dance activities, science experiments, family-friendly adventures, or learning about animals (plus more!), you will find media and activity resources in the Camp PBS LearningMedia collection. We've...
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Homework Spot

For Teachers K - 1st
Check out this all-encompassing website. From this location students can surf and get information on any subject. Forget about 6 to 10 different URLs --just use this one to get what you need!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Activity Starters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Be deliberate when inviting your student to watch a PBS KIDS show. These resources can help by adding meaningful conversation and easy activities to their experience.
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Kaboom: Creative Expression

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Creative expression helps children articulate their feelings and thoughts. Encouraging creative expression is easy in both indoor and outdoor play spaces. This article discusses how art, music, and dance can encourage creative expression.
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Our Africa: South Africa: People & Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The vast diversity of South Africa is identified through the tribes, art, music, and dance.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
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African Cultural Center: Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Look closely at the foods, music, folktales and art work of the African culture.
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Curated OER

African Video Clips

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Several videos which show the processes of how adinkra cloth and glass beads are made. Also includes a few videos on African dance and music.
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Curated OER

African Video Clips

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Several videos which show the processes of how adinkra cloth and glass beads are made. Also includes a few videos on African dance and music.
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District Administration: Without Boundaries

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Technology is becoming more and more of an integral part of arts education. This article discusses how technology can enhance arts education by helping students explore their own creative talents.
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Post Gazette: Creativity Trumps Analytical Skills in New Economy, Expert Says

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In an ever growing trend towards teaching 21st-century skills, it is more and more evident that creative thinking skills are as important as ever in the workplace. This article discusses the role arts education must have in the...
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Creativity Trumps Analytical Skills in New Economy, Expert Says

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In an ever growing trend towards teaching 21st-century skills, it is more and more evident that creative thinking skills are as important as ever in the workplace. This article discusses the role of arts education must have in the...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a great teaching, review, and assessment for short and long vowels. The children love the music and voting to find the correct answers.
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North Dakota Department Fo Public Instruction: Content Standards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The state displays its learning standards for the areas of dance, drama, music, visual, English/language arts, health, math,physical education, sciences, and social studies.
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PBS

Pbs Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides activities in art, literature, social studies, science, music and more. PBS kids primarily focuses on early elementary children, K-2.
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Printable Flash Cards: Flash Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Hundreds of sets of printable flash cards for language arts, science, geography, music, and other subjects. Also includes link to a flash card maker to create custom-made flash cards.
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Penguin Publishing

U.s. Penguin Group: Welcome to the World of Ezra Jack Keats! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of information about Ezra Jack Keats and his books for young readers. It includes biographical information, an annotated listing of his books; activity suggestions for four of his books; book suggestions by theme for...
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The Second Principle: Brain Based Education: An Overview

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides historical information, core principles, implications and suggestions, 12 design principles, and suggestions to utilize both music and art.

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