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Singing: "I Mailed Myself to You"

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Keeping a steady beat, singing soft, loud, and in unison - sounds like music class to me! First graders practice these skills while listening to the song, "I Mailed Myself to You" for Valentine's Day. This is a simple and age appropriate music lesson perfect any time of the year. Music and lyrics are not included.

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early music, music beats, rhythm

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steady beat, valentine's day theme, singing, early music instruction, keeping rhythm, singing in unison, valentine's song, singing loud, singing soft, social studies
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1st
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Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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Choral Response
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