LESSON
Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on “The Riddle Song” to show the pentatonic scale and... Read more
LITERATURE GUIDE
The Composer Is Dead Teacher's Guide
Introduce children to classical music through the engaging and entertaining murder mystery The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket.... Read more
WORKSHEETS
Native American Musical Instruments
In this music activity, students learn about Native American culture and make their own instruments: drums, rattles, and rasps. Read moreARTICLE
Classical Music: Improving Children's Development
Classical Music: Improving Children's Development Ever since a 1993 study revealed that college students' scores improved on... Read moreLESSON
Students in grades K-4 echo short rhythms and melodic patterns by using their bodies as instruments. Meets National Content... Read moreLESSON
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
ObjectivesStudents will learn a traditional circle game, a rueda (roo-EH-dah), from Puerto Rico.Students will identify the dynamic... Read more