Pentatonix
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
Explore music through the decades with an engaging video brought to you by the 5-part harmony acapella group, Pentatonix. Genuine musical talents sing through a variety of popular music from the 11th century to the 2010's. Artists...
Teaching Channel
Building Analysis Skills Through Art
Useful teaching strategies abound in this inspirational, informative video! Walk step by step through one teacher's two-part lesson in her special education/ELL class as they develop text analysis skills by first beginning with...
TED-Ed
Rhythm in a Box: The Story of the Cajon Drum
Discover the rich cultural traditions and remarkable ingenuity of indigenous people and African slaves by learning about one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
TED-Ed
The Unexpected Math Behind Van Gogh's "Starry Night"
Talk about the unexpected! Young mathematicians, scientists, and artists will be enlightened by this short video that uses Van Gogh's Starry Night to depict the turbulent flow and the movement of light.
TED-Ed
The Many Meanings of Michelangelo's Statue of David
Invite your learners to consider how the context of an artwork can alter its meaning and interpretation throughout its history by examining the intriguing history behind Michelangelo's statue of David. The video discusses...
TED-Ed
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z: Captured Moments in Hip-hop History
To take "the definitive portrait of that person in that moment" is the quest of photographer and hip-hop historian Jonathan Mannion. For this short video, Mannion details his dedication to his art and the process he goes through to catch...
Curated OER
Reading the Treble Clef
Jerry shows viewers how to read the treble clef. He provides a clear explanation that is easy to follow. Fantastic video!
Curated OER
Family Dance
A kid raps and dances with his family. He dances with his dad, mom, and little sister. This is a great way to introduce the idea of family dancing to your littlest learners. Have them draw or write a song about their families or plan a...
Curated OER
Get Up And Dance
Zoe dances to stay healthy. She does ballet because when she dances she moves her whole body. Use this video to help incorporate a rhythmic movement through dancing into the daily routine of your primary learners.
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Backstage With Elmo: Jenny McCarthy
Elmo sings the song, “Twinkle, Twinkle Litter Star” with Jenny McCarthy. Elmo asks Jenny about her favorite instrument and what makes her happy. This video could be helpful when introducing friendly questions to young ELD students.
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Kids Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" with Ernie
A variety of children sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Show this when you need to fill time between activities.
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Song: What I Am
Will.I.am sings about Social Studies in this song. He lists all the words that can be used to describe himself. He sings describes himself as thoughtful, musical, smart, etc. It's a terrific way to introduce the idea that everyone has...
Curated OER
Chuck Close Paints
Chuck Close is a professional painter. Big Bird gets to meet him in his art studio. Children will see how Chuck paints. Because he is disabled, he uses a variety of devices to help him do what he does best. He has to position the canvas,...
Curated OER
Worm Reggae
Is your class learning about different musical genres? The talented worms in this video sing a catchy reggae song. Everyone will definitely want to dance along with these wiggly worms!
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Kids Talk About Their Artwork
Children share their favorite artwork. The examples are beautiful and creative. It demonstrates how learners can use their imaginations to create wonderful works of art.
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Doin' The Grouch
Celina the dance teacher knows the dance, "Doin' The Grouch." Oscar tells the Grouchketeers and the kids at home to get up and learn the dance. Dances like this help build gross motor skills, listening skills, and self-esteem.
Curated OER
M is for Mouth Music
Focusing on music made with your mouth, this video explores the letter M. The music and songs in the video are terrific. All your students will be singing their M words.
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John Legend And Hoots
John Legend and the Hoots sing a song in this film. Use this clip as a filler activity to get your class singing and tapping their feet.
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Season 40 Highlights
This video is a compilation of highlights from Sesame Street's Season 40. There are songs, famous people, and a lot of fun. This film could be used as a filler activity when pupils are done with their daily work.
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Camouflage Carla Song
Share the camouflage song with your little learners. Kyra, Elmo, and Rosita sing a song that defines the word camouflage. Kyra's outfit changes to make her blend in with the background.
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Global Grover: Peacock Dance
Grover shows how peacocks move. His friends from China dress and dance like peacocks. Have your little learners observe bird movements and create a dance of their own.
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Evelyn Glennie Plays The Drums
What makes a guy like Oscar the Grouch happy? Band Practice! Evelyn wants to play drums with Oscar but he won't let her. No matter how much she tries, he won't let Evelyn in the band. That is, until she plays his trashcans! This clip...
Curated OER
The Nutcracker Mash
Jamie Foxx and Elmo sing and dance to the music of the Nutcracker in this snazzy film. The original music has been updated to an appealing jam. It is a fun film to show during the holiday season.
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The Street Sings Sunny Days
Sesame Street residents sing a song about their neighborhood. It has a terrific song that inspires everyone to sing along.