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Free elementary music cultural activities
Music and Literacy Christmas Activity "The Twelve Days of (Christmas) School"
Elementary and Music Class students will get a kick singing and then rewriting the lyrics to “The 12 Days of Christmas” You'll find new Lyrics to sing and a writing activity for students to write and sing. Best for Grade 3 and up.RESOURCE INCLUDES:This resource includes a lyric sheet with the new lyricsCircle MapA writing activity sheet for ideasA writing activity sheet for students to create new lyricsHOW TO USE:Sing the Song as written.Great to build school community and pride.Use the circle
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3rd - 8th
Music of Africa from Music Cultures a World Music Unit SAMPLE FREEBIE
Expose your students to music around the world by exploring the musical styles and instruments native to the continent of Africa. This is a FREE SAMPLE from our Music Cultures: World Music Unit: "Explore music around the world from inside your music classroom. Introduce your students to authentic instruments and musical styles from all around the world! This is an extremely flexible unit that can be used in many different classrooms and situations. This product comes as a print version (PDFs) AN
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: Music Cultures of the World Unit & Supplemental Materials Mega BUNDLE
Christmas Carol Word Search - Holiday Music Activity
A word search of Christmas Carols, for free!⚠️FREEBIE ALERT⚠️You may also like:➯ Color by Music: Mystery Images MEGA Pack➯ Instrument Families Unit➯ Let's Read Music: 45 Melodies for Orff Instruments➯ Music Cultures: A World Music Unit➯ Composers - Composer of the Month - Western Music History➯ Theory Experts: A K-12 Music Theory Curriculum➯ Middle & High School Music Project BUNDLE➯ Sub Plan Ideas for Band, Choir, & General Music Teachers-------------------------------------------------
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3rd - 6th
Las Posadas - Christmas Around the World - Christmas Songs for Kids
Las Posadas Song - A Freebie for the Holidays. Enjoy!
Halloween Units
Frida Kahlo & Day of the Dead - Dia de Los Muertos Literacy Unit
Dia de los Muertos - SPANISH VERSION
Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos ENGLISH & SPANISH BUNDLE
Day of the Dead Mini Books & Coloring Books
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Biography and Literature Mini Units - Meet the Artists Series
Henri Matisse - Artist of the Month - Mini Unit Printables
Leonardo DaVinci - Artist of the Month - Mini Unit Printables
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PreK - 10th
Japanese Instrument Listening Unit
Use these resources to introduce students to musical instruments from Japan! This is a great unit to tie into other world music studies, instruments of the orchestra, or the science of sound. Students see pictures of instruments and use their knowledge of instruments to describe the instrument and predict what it will sound like. After listening to the instrument, they describe the actual sound and compare it to other instruments, seeing if their predictions were accurate.You can get the resourc
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3rd - 12th
Trombone Shorty: Music Exploration Digital Choice Board
This Trombone Shorty Music Exploration Digital Choice Board has links to the following:Trombone Shorty ReadaloudVideo of Trombone Shorty Playing His TromboneMusical Instrument BINGOBlob OrchestraChrome Music LabMusic Google Doodles - (Hip Hop, Clara Rockmore, Beethoven)
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1st - 6th
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Three Kings Day - Epiphany - Christmas Around the World - Christmas Songs
We Three Kings Song Sheet - A Freebie for the Holidays!
Halloween Units
Frida Kahlo & Day of the Dead - Dia de Los Muertos Literacy Unit
Dia de los Muertos - SPANISH VERSION
Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos ENGLISH & SPANISH BUNDLE
Day of the Dead Mini Books & Coloring Books
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Biography and Literature Mini Units - Meet the Artists Series
Henri Matisse - Artist of the Month - Mini Unit Printables
Leonardo DaVinci - Artist of the Month - Mini Unit Printables
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Grades:
PreK - 10th
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Music! – Free Mini-Poster!
This 8.5 x 11 free mini-poster shares the message: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Music! The full color mini-poster features many of the unique musical instruments found throughout Latin America and other cultures that share Hispanic roots. This mini-poster part of a set of resources that include craft activities, coloring pages and a 25 page E-book titled: Hispanic Heritage - Musical Craft And Coloring E-BookWE’VE GOT A WORLD OF GREAT MUSICAL TEACHING RESOURCES…Including songs, music cd’s, c
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PreK - 4th
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Duke Ellington | Virtual Music Field Trip
Are you wanting a fun way to teach about Duke Ellington with your students in the music room? In this Virtual Music Field Trip, you will get to spend the day with jazz composer Duke Ellington as he shares his life with you- and at the end, you will get to perform a rhythm playalong to his famous hit It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing!)Want to save your money?? This product is part of a larger Black History Month Virtual Music Field Trip Bundle that includes 5 other musician spotli
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Virtual Music Field Trip Bundle
Feliz Navidad Lyric Sheet
What a wonderful way to wish someone a Merry Christmas! This is a simple lyric sheet to the popular holiday song by Jose Feliciano.
DARIA's version of this beautiful bilingual Christmas song is part of her popular Celebrate The Season - Multicultural Holiday Songs
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Including songs, music cd’s, coloring pages, E-Books, musical craft activities, posters, mini-posters and more. You might also like…
4 Easy Jingle Bells Crafts For Kids
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PreK - 3rd
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Color An Ancient Egyptian Rattle (The Sistrum)
This black and white coloring page is a fun addition to any lesson about Egypt, ancient Egypt, ancient instruments or music history. The sistrum is a special rattle used in the court of the pharaohs and even seen in hieroglyphics. This mini-poster is part of two larger bundles, Instruments Of Africa Resource Bundle and the Coloring Pages Of World Music Instruments Bundle.DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THIS REGION OF THE WORLD!Drums From The Middle East –The Darbouka and the Doumbek!Ancient Instruments Fr
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Coloring Pages of World Music Instruments - Bundle
The Roaring '20s
Explore the Roaring '20s through music and dance! A brief powerpoint explanation about music, dance, and culture during the 1920's and the beginning of the Jazz Age. Use as a springboard for other activities like studying famous jazz musicians or even teaching the Charleston to your upper elementary/middle school general music class.
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4th - 8th
Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Classroom Library
Mrs. Jarvis’s Classroom Asian American and Pacific Islander Music Books: Children’s Book Edition can be used as a virtual classroom or as an option board in your face to face classroom. Great for subs, transitions, student choice, or during free time! Each book has a linked video of a read aloud of the book. Perfect for AAPI Heritage Month and everyday! Enjoy the content and please reach out with any questions or comments! I appreciate your interest!Mrs. Jarvis
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PreK - 5th
Star Spangled Banner sign language
This is a Pidgeon Signed English (PSE) translation of the star spangled banner. It uses American Sign Language (ASL) signs, but follows the English word order of the song. I originally created this 4 page worksheet for a music class that my student was in as a guide to the students who were all learning to sign the song. They performed the song at their music concert first in silence and then with singing to show the audience what music is like for their deaf peer. The images used on this worksh
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5th - 8th
Black National Anthem - Lift Every Voice and Sing
Lift Every Voice and Sing is the Black National Anthem. It is important to teach this song to your students no matter what color they are. Teach it throughout the year AND during Black History MonthThis song is a great teaching tool for music and history teachers alike. The lyrics are so powerful. What is included in this resource?* Cover* TOU* Thank You* Lyric Sheet#bhm #blackhistorymonth #blacknationalanthemCheck out my website: The Tuneful TeacherFollow me at The Tuneful Teacher:Instag
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PreK - 12th
The Cajón – Make And Play Your Own “Box Drum”
Here's an easy and fun music craft perfect for exploring Hispanic Heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month - or any time of year!
The cajón (box drum) originated in Peru as a substitute drum used by enslaved people who were brought to that country. Although it has a sad origin, it also has a proud history of retaining African rhythms and cultural traditions within the new world and is an integral part of Afro-Peruvian as well as other Latin American musical traditions.
A children’s or begin
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: 24 Amazing Folk Instruments You Can Make At Home - Teacher Bundle
Dreydl (Dreidel) Song Lyric Sheet
Here are the easy lyrics to this wonderful little song that is a favorite at Hanukkah and holiday times. Whether you're celebrating the Festival of Lights or learning about this holiday and how it is celebrated, this is a great song to include as part of the fun and learning!
Played at Hanukkah, the dreydl is both a toy and game. You can find the song as part of DARIA's popular Celebrate The Season - Multicultural Holiday Songs
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PreK - 2nd
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Kindergarten Music - The Lion's Drum - Introduction to Djembe
As early childhood educators, we have a special role to play in the field of education. At the youngest ages, children are able to enjoy, participate in, understand and appreciate art and music. But, it requires teachers who believe this and know how to present music in artful and developmentally appropriate ways.
This is what CLASSICS ROCK! CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN is all about. Great works of classical music, world music and jazz, are paired up with beautifully illustrated storyboo
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PreK - 2nd
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The United States Geography Song: Social Studies Activity with United States Map
In just a few minutes you'll be singing along to our geography song that celebrates the USA through a musical style inspired by traditional American power ballads. The song is infused with the rich twangs of the electric guitar that will bring the classic rock genre of the previous generations to the children of the current generation. Come along with us on a musical journey as we learn about some of America's most beautiful places, their most famous faces, along with the names and geographic l
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4th - 6th
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Music Themed AVID Icebreaker Beach Ball Toss
Looking for a quick, fun, icebreaker? In this activity, students stand in a circle and throw a beach ball (covered in numbers) to another student. That student reads the question associated with the number that their right hand thumb lands on. Two types of questions are included, verbal ones and active ones.
Students will get to know the musical tastes of their classmates in a fun way, while establishing a culture of safety, honesty, and mutual trust. This activity is a musical take on the one
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K - 12th
"A Celebration of Coco" Seek and Find
A fun and easy sub lesson plan for the elementary music classroom. Easy questions for students to answer while watching "A Celebration of Coco". Great way to keep students actively engaged while watching a video.
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3rd - 6th
Ghost of John - Halloween Music, Poetry, and Art
Free teacher lesson plan and work sheet using "Ghost of John," the delightful American folk tune sung at Halloween.
Students will discuss Halloween traditions and symbols, then listen to the song, write their own verse(s) and illustrate their poem. The instrumental version of “Ghost of John” by organist/ composer Kristen Lawrence can then be used to accompany the students in a sing along as they share their creative projects. Music is available for purchase at CD Baby, Amazon, and iTunes.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
German Folk Songs, Rhymes and Games
Songs, rhymes and games from Germany - a resource for the elementary music classroom and PreK music. This book contains over 38 songs, games and folk dances. A few songs and rhymes are in German with English translation, the majority are in English. This book is music teacher friendly if you don't have a German background.Each song has three components: 1. Lyric sheet2. Sheet music with piano accompaniment3. Lesson planDirections for teaching are included, as are extensions for furthering the l
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K - 6th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Music Around the World Bundle - Activities | Drumming | Sub Plans
The Landfill Harmonic - Lesson Ideas
Watch this video about the Landfill Harmonic: http://www.upworthy.com/watch-the-first-54-seconds-that-s-all-i-ask-you-ll-be-hooked-after-that-i-swear
Can you believe these kids? Amazing!
Now, download this set of activities and ideas of ways to use this video in your classroom! I've included a text transcript, a teacher script of talking points to encourage discussions, activities for various grade ranges and subjects, and even some great books to supplement and stimulate learning about the t
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Grades:
K - 8th
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