Lesson Plan
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The Nutcracker

For Teachers 1st
First graders define a ballet as a story told through dance. They listen to melodies and demonstrate beat and accent through body movement. They watch the ballet.
Lesson Plan
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Christmas Celebrations

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders view a video of the Nutcracker ballet and then compare and contrast holiday celebrations in Germany and the United States. They use the computer to write a paragraph exploring their observations.
Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Peter Tchaikovsky

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An online story for beginning readers about Peter Tchaikovsky, and two ballet dances that are based on his music. A short biography of Tchaikovsky is also found here.
Graphic
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nutcracker

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Nutcracker carved as a soldier.