Kindergarten Music Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Movement and Circle Games
Incorporate movement into your music lessons with these fun singing games for "The Telephone Rings", "Ring Around the…SubjectsPhysical Education and FitnessMusicMusic Education Strategy -
LESSON PLANS
Patterns in Music and Math
Students learn how to solve music and math problems by finding patterns.SubjectsMathematicsMusicMusic National Content Standard 8 -
LESSON PLANS
Singing Lesson for Grades K-4
Have students choose a familiar song and work with them to develop individual and ensemble singing. Meets National Music…SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Art, Music and Drama -
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Rhythms and Body Percussion
Students in grades K-4 echo short rhythms and melodic patterns by using their bodies.SubjectsMusicMusical InstrumentsMusic National Content Standard 2 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Discipline Strategies in the Music Classroom
Distribute an article that gives discipline strategies and behavior management tips to use in the music classroom.Subjects:Music -
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Selecting Song Materials
Use these criteria to choose age-appropriate songs for your classes.Subjects:MusicMusic Styles -
LESSON PLANS
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Music and Children's Literature
Use children's literature to help teach music. Explore nursery rhymes with your students and make musical connections to…Subjects:LiteratureMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
ACTIVITIES
Teaching Rhythms Through Echo
Help students in grades K-4 with rhythm and melody by using the echo technique and basic percussion instruments.SubjectsMusicMusical InstrumentsMusic National Content Standard 2 -
LESSON PLANS
Twinkle, Twinkle: Music and Curricular Connections
Using children's songs, these lessons show how to teach music while meeting curriculum standards. There are activities…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
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Distinguishing Speaking vs. Singing
Games and activities to help students learn the difference between speaking and singing.Subjects:SpeechMusic National Content Standard 1Music National Content Standard 8 -
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Follow Me Freeze
Build classroom community while giving many students the chance to lead your class.SubjectsMusicArt, Music and DramaSocial Skills -
LESSON PLANS
Musical Passports: Building Musical Bridges
Young children can learn to understand the organization of language by learning song lyrics. These music lessons include…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
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Exploring the Voice and Singing More Accurately
Use activities and games to encourage students to learn variation in their singing.Subjects:Music National Content Standard 1National Standards for Music EducationMusic -
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Start the Music Strategies: Introduction
Learn about strategies that can help children grow musically by reading this introduction to MENC's Start the Music…Subjects:MusicMusic Education Strategy -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #1
These activities and strategies for music education will help you use technology in your classroom to teach singing.SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #2
Learn how to use technology to teach instrument performance with these activities and strategies for music education.SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 2 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Encouraging Individual Singing
Try these games and activities to encourage individual singing.Subjects:MusicMusic Performances -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Administrative Expectations
An explanation of what school administrators expect from and look for in job candidates.Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Curious George "Ten Little Monkeys" Song
Connect music and literature with these printable lyrics to "Ten Little Monkeys". Children are sure to enjoy learning…Subjects:LiteratureCurious George Teacher Guides & ActivitiesMathematics -
LESSON PLANS
"Bonefish, Bluebird" Music & Poetry Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is designed for 3rd grade but can be used in grades K-5. Students will read the definition of poetry,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureMusicPoetry -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Music Printables Slideshow
You'll find many worksheets inside this slideshow, which use music and songs to teach lessons about a variety of…Subjects:MusicArt, Music and Drama -
WORKSHEETS
Basic Visor Hat Costume Pattern
This Halloween, use a printable pattern to make a basic visor. Show kids how easy – and fun! – it is to create their…Subjects:Music -
LESSON PLANS
Walk on the Witch: Musical Chairs for Halloween
Try this Halloween game that is an adaptation of musical chairs!SubjectsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
WORKSHEETS
Learning Songs
These songs provide a fun new way to engage children in various learning activities.Subjects:Music
