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Words With /t/
In this words with /t/ activity, students color pictures in a set of 12 that begin with the /t/ sound. Page includes a reference website for additional resources.
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The Letter V
For this Letter V worksheet, learners trace and then write the letter V in upper and lowercase. They also trace and then write the words "vest" and "violin." Students may also color in a picture of a fox wearing a vest and playing the...
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Letter V Coloring Page
In this letter V coloring worksheet, students color the uppercase and lowercase letters as well as the picture of the violin. Students also note the position of letter V in the alphabet list at the bottom of the sheet.
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Musical Instruments
Pupils identify a guitar, piano, trumpet, flute, drum, and a violin by sight and sound. They view pictures of each instrument as they are played on a recording, discuss how each instrument makes their particular sound, and listen to...
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Letters U-z
In this letters u-z activity, students practice tracing the upper and lower case letters u through z 4 times teach. Each letter is accompanied by a picture that begins with the letter.
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Use A or An?
Young readers observe a labeled object and circle the article a or an that proceed the word, write the articles before illustrated words, and choose the correct word in parenthesis to complete sentences. Everyone writes 29 answers.
Blake Education
Compound Word Snaps
Two worksheets with five exercises each? What's not to like? Kids practice using and identifying compound words and work on spelling for these activities.
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Tree-mendous Game
Students play a game where they classify the different characteristics of trees. In this tress lesson plan, students also use tree vocabulary and describe benefits of trees.
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The Whole World in Our Hands
Students discover the concept of "tikkun olam," or "repairing the world." In this service learning lesson, students identify skills that they possess which may be used to help those in need.
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What Is My Family Name?
Students listen to selected solo instruments and place the instrument in its correct family of instruments; students also identify from listening to examples: orchestra, band, vocal solo, and choral performance.
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Sound and Hearing
In this sounds worksheet, students will review how sound is created by vibrations. Students will understand what creates vibrations and how the ear receives those sound waves. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank, 9 multiple choice, 1...
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The Life and Times of Gioacchino Rossini
Pupils discuss Gioacchino Rossini's life and musical culture. In this music instructional activity, students are introduced to "biofacts" about Rossini and listen to excerpts of his music. Pupils identify characteristics of Rossini's...
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Timbre II
In this music worksheet, students learn that timbre, or tone color, means different kinds of sounds. Students complete 10 questions about timbre and general music topics.
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Music
Third graders study sound waves and vibrations. They sing a silly round in three parts.
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La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
Students are introduced to the composer, Gioacchino Rossini, and discuss his life and musical culture.
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Illustration # 1: Source of Illustration
Students play a game of imitating steady beats by mimicking the instructor. They use drums and repeat the game by echoing rhythmic patterns. The patterns may vary in degree of difficulty according to each individual's ability.
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Edward Elgar
Pupils explore the music of Edward Elgar. As a class, they listen to Elgar's "Nimrod" and the "Adagio Cantabile" from Beethoven's piano Sonata. They listen to the music, write down the moods and discuss their feelings. Students compare...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Guarneri "Twin" Violins
Pictures and descriptions of the Guarneri twin violins.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Violin
Read about the violin, as well as a few other string instruments. Use Windows Media Player or Real Audio to listen to three violin samples. Pictures of the instrument are also provided.
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The Met: Picasso: Man With Hat and a Violin
A picture of Picasso's Man with Hat and a Violin. This is an example of Synthetic Cubism, a style characterized by large superimposed planes and clear geometric structure.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Music
Learn about musical elements with cartoons. These hand drawn cartoons offer the viewer a different way to read about music other than the traditional text and pictures.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Viola
Read about how the viola fits into the string family of musical instruments. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to samples of the viola solo and with the orchestra. There are also pictures of the viola. Does it look like...