Secular Musicals - Classroom

A little girl and various animals sing their own version of this popular rhyme.

(Expressive Art (Choral)). Now you can use technology with FIRST, WE SING! Here are easy-to-use digital tools to help you implement this practical, creative and flexible resource for bringing Kodaly's approach into your elementary music class! No special software is needed. DIGITAL TEMPLATES FOR PLANNING & ASSESSMENT: Planning tools to use "as is" or customize the templates for grade level objectives (yearly plans), daily lesson plans and checklists; Assessment templates that are easy to use for efficient assessment for group and individual progress. Use rubrics and checklists to modify the sequence, keep track of students' progression through the three-step process, track students' growth and development of musical skills, record individual and class progress from the scope and sequence for each grade. DIGITAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHING STRATEGIES: Create student activity slides for preparation, presentation and practice lessons. Each file contains music notation "snips" and graphics designed for use with your tablet, computer or interactive whiteboard. Teacher-friendly, step-by-step instructions make it easy to customize the content. DIGITAL ACTIVITY CARDS: Now in digital form, individual activity cards can be sorted, selected and saved for easy access. Copy, drag and drop the .pdf or .png files into folders for specific lessons, or just browse the digital card file for ideas. Suggested for grades K-5.

Secular Musicals - Classroom

Develop independent singing and listening skills in your young students with this delightful collection of 41 echo songs. You sing the melody, they sing it back. Or take turns assigning different soloists or groups of "leaders" and "followers." Students may also echo the leader. Includes songs in various styles for mornings and afternoons, seasons and holidays, hellos and good-byes, rhymes, scales, solfege, and MORE! Plus, each song has a page full of suggested activities and teaching suggestions. Chord symbols are provided. Grades K-3.

Have you ever wondered who hummed the first tune? Was it the flowers? The waves or the moon? Dove Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb answers with a lovely lyrical tale, one that reveals that God our Maker sang the first song, and He created us all with a song to sing. Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

An oral reading and signing of the book "Old Black Fly" by staff of the McKinley Elementary School and Reddick Library.

He's olderHe's takenHe's off limitsHe's my best friend's brotherBut when Damon asks me to help him with his songwriting I'm happy to give him a hand.It might just be what I need to find my passion for music again.I know he only sees me as his little sister's friend.But something happens...the music and lyrics connect usCould we share more than just a song?

We all sing with the same voice, And we sing in harmony! The familiar words to this joyful song combine with vibrant illustrations to celebrate the idea that no matter where children live, what they look like, or what they do, they're all the same where it counts -- at heart. "We All Sing with the Same Voice" was aired and continues to be seen on Sesame Street, the celebrated educational children's television show produced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization. Paul Meisel is the illustrator of many popular books for children, including how to talk to your cat by Jean Craighead George.

"I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought?" As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world. Molly Mendoza's immersive, lush illustrations invite kids to ponder singer/songwriter Amyra León's poem about what it means to be free. It's the perfect book for parents who want a way to gently start the conversation with their kids about finding hope in these very tense times we are living in.