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Singing is a great way to reinforce memorization and reading skills. Read the song while showing the associated images, talk about each picture, show the image while the song is playing to reinforce the word to sound connection. This...

Whether new to the Kodály Method of music instruction or an experienced veteran, you'll find much to make your heart sing in a teacher guide that was designed for a music appreciation project. 

Two lessons focus on making a beat. Using popular African American music of its time, scholars listen and analyze the rhythm then recreate it with hands drums, and cups. 

Practice gross and fine motor skills with fun Christmas- and holiday-themed activities. These holiday lessons include songs, games, and other engaging activities for both gross and fine motor skills. Kids will love pinning the nose on...

A part of a study of Australian Aboriginal culture, class members listen to a Dreamtime story about a father who stenciled his handprint on a rock wall.  Class members then make their own hand print art representative of themselves...

A is for apple, B is for ball! Sing along as two small children sing the alphabet song in an engaging music video created to reinforce reading foundational skills.

Enjoy a jolly rendition of If You're Happy and You Know It! A captivating music video enthusiastically instructs young scholars to clap their hands, stomp their feet, nod their head, and shout hooray. 

Students investigate the uses of images, shapes and colors in classic art sculptures.  In this art analysis lesson plan, students observe Malagan Figures, a type of sculpture from New Guinea, and describe the different ideas and images...

Build class community with an art project. Learners first examine and discuss works of art. They then contribute to a class mural by tracing their hands and decorating them in relation to their own cultures. The final mural incorporates...

Create a fun song for your young learners! It should include each of their names and use rhyme to make it memorable. Then show the class a picture dictionary, and have learners make their own class dictionary! If you have time, consider...