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Preview of Revolutionary War Song - American Revolution - Educational Music

Revolutionary War Song - American Revolution - Educational Music

Created by
The Grammarheads
CLICK HERE to see my LATEST FREE VIDEO! Sometimes it seems like history is put on the back burner so we can make time for testing and other “important” things. But we all know how important it is to know our history! Use this song to pump kids up about America’s past by introducing them to the Revolutionary War in an exciting way. Click on the links below to purchase and download the accompanying worksheet packet with karaoke version of the song or the music video. American Revolution Music Vi
Preview of World War One - WWI Educational Song

World War One - WWI Educational Song

Created by
The Grammarheads
World War One is a great song for upper elementary school students, middle schoolers, and even high schoolers. We've had 7th and 8th graders write us to thank us for this song because it helped them on a test. It's packed with information about The Great War and is a great way to get students engaged and remember important things about this war. Rock Your History! CLICK HERE to see my LATEST FREE VIDEO! Don't forget to check out the World War I Music Video Bundle (with quiz). World War I Mu
Preview of I Pledge Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance

Musical version of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. Music written by Clark Bell of Clark Bell Productions, Copyright 1975. This is one of 17 works found in composers 1st Album of Children's Songs titled "Mixed Meters for Minors". You can find more listings from this album and other music by searching composers name: "Clark Bell"
Preview of President John F. Kennedy - JFK - Song - Educational Music

President John F. Kennedy - JFK - Song - Educational Music

Created by
The Grammarheads
Click here to subscribe to our music video channel! Here is a great anticipatory set for you to use! Play this song about John F. Kennedy, have students take notes on scrap paper, and see what they remember from the lyrics. Quick, simple, and effective. Can't beat that! For only $2 more, be sure to check out the John F. Kennedy Music Video Bundle (with quiz). John F. Kennedy Music Video Bundle Grammarheads also offers a huge "Parts of Speech" Resource Bundle which includes 10 Worksheet Pack
Preview of Jamestown Jingle

Jamestown Jingle

This Jingle accompanies the lesson in Amy's Active Learning, for the study of Jamestown. It goes along with an American history curriculum, and should be sung throughout the curriculum, for students to remember these basic facts for a lifetime! Make it as silly as you would like... the sillier, the more fun the song is! (Sing it with an English accent, or like a "cowboy", etc.)
Preview of The Earth Is Our Mother

The Earth Is Our Mother

Native American folk song: Also know as Hey Yunga, this is an old Native American song that expresses the original singer’s sense of connection to the world around us, and the desire to take care of the world in the same way that we would take care of our family members that we love and cherish. The chorus, Hey Yunga, is made up of vocables, musical syllables that are not words but still express an important message. Vocables are very easy to sing along to, and this whole song is an immediate si
Preview of World War Two - WWII Song - Educational Music

World War Two - WWII Song - Educational Music

Created by
The Grammarheads
Here is a great song to familiarize your students with World War II. It gives them a brief overview as an anticipatory set, and then you work your magic by teaching it in depth. This is surely a Grammarheads classic! CLICK HERE to see my LATEST FREE VIDEO! Please click below to also download and purchase the accompanying World War II worksheet packet or music video. World War II Worksheet Packet and Lesson Plan World War II Music Video Don't forget to check out the World War II Music Video B
Preview of Good Morning, Guten Morgen

Good Morning, Guten Morgen

Created by
Wonderful Muzic
How would you say "good morning" in Cherokee? Os da su na le, to hi tsu, which means good morning, how are you? This traditional song is adapted to say "Good Morning, how are you?" in 7 languages! English, Cherokee, Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Zulu! How many ELA's we can cover in this one song! Use it to introduce the world;find the countries on the globe;talk about cultures.....
Preview of Who or What Am I - American Revolution

Who or What Am I - American Revolution

Use this activity as a fun way to see how well your students know the Causes of the American Revolution. The PDF is 31 different pages of a series of clever clues that all lead to an answer at the bottom of each page. Clues like "they should have made a movie about me called, The Watergirl" for Molly Pitcher. Or "I became rich, but some call me "poor Richard" as one of the clues for Benjamin Franklin. 31 different events or people of the American Revolution. Play as a game with your student
Preview of Australia Song Performance Track mp3 from "Geography Songs" Troxel

Australia Song Performance Track mp3 from "Geography Songs" Troxel

Created by
Audio Memory
No voices. This is a performance track of the new "Australia Song" which includes sound effects. Lyrics: Between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean there is the biggest island and the smallest continent. It's to the south of Asia, down under the equator. It is the biggest island and the smallest continent. The central plains are called the "outback" with the sheep and cattle stations. The aborigines were the first people in this nation. With 6 states and 2 territories, kangaroos, koala bear
Preview of How Could We Ever Forget?

How Could We Ever Forget?

This Clark Bell song traces the need to remember that freedom is not cheap and must be paid for by vigilance and energy. People are often driven to seize power from those who are complacent, lethargic and just not paying attention. Good government requires educated and dedicated citizens to maintain high standards of integrity. Otherwise, those who would exploit the weak seize the upper hand and dominate the legislative processes. The song is in triple meter and appears on the Mixed Meters for M
Preview of Oh California (Oh Susannah) Gold Rush Song

Oh California (Oh Susannah) Gold Rush Song

Created by
Mr Hector
Fourth ( 4th) Grade - California History Music Activity. This is an instrumental version of the " Oh California Song". If you're a 4th grade teacher in California, this is a great recording to use with your students. It's an opportunity for them to learn about the California Gold Rush. The melody is originally based on " Oh Susannah. The lyrics are available for free.
Preview of Classroom #2: Learning from Me to You!

Classroom #2: Learning from Me to You!

This song is about continents! This is a fun activity and song that could be used within your classroom. It tells what the 7 continents are in a fun academic way! Please download the FREE lyrics bundle! Enjoy!
Preview of Victory at Yorktown Song:  American History

Victory at Yorktown Song: American History

This song accompanies the "Yorktown-The Final Battle" lesson, in my American History curriculum. The song states facts from the lesson...about Yorktown...and students will be remembering this lesson for a long time, plus they LOVE singing it!
Preview of Pilgrims' Song, accompanies the Pilgrim lesson

Pilgrims' Song, accompanies the Pilgrim lesson

This song has the exact words, taught in the Pilgrims Lesson, that goes with the American History curriculum. What makes this curriculum different from other curriculum out there, is that it is not just information and worksheets. These are step-by-step lessons for all and any teachers to use, involving and engaging the students so they can experience American History like never before. The four songs throughout the curriculum are sung, and repeated so the in-depth facts told in the songs wi
Preview of Continents Song - Educational Song

Continents Song - Educational Song

Created by
The Grammarheads
Click here to subscribe to our music video channel! Here is an educational song to help you teach the seven continents. It will help your students memorize all seven continents and even gives a little information about each one. This has tons of information packed into one song. Engage! Then instruct. You can click on the link below to also purchase and download the music video and/or the accompanying worksheet packet. Continents Music Video Continents Worksheet Packet For only $2.00 more, b
Preview of We're Gonna Build A Better World

We're Gonna Build A Better World

This song was written originally for the National Library Summer Reading Club Theme of 2017, “Building A Better World”, this is the tune to an old union song that I grew up singing, “We’re Gonna Roll the Union On.” There are so many ways to help build a better world, so you can add your own ideas to this song! Have the children add hand gestures for each of the verses, and have them think of new ways to help build a better world.
Preview of Apples and Honey/Tapuchim U'Dvash

Apples and Honey/Tapuchim U'Dvash

Rosh HaShanahRosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year, (translated as the head ofthe year) and usually falls at the end of September or in the monthof October. It is considered a time of new beginnings and of internalhouse-cleaning. Children are taught to reflect on the choices that theymade in the past year, to ask forgiveness for any poor choices, and tosymbolically “throw away” the bad deeds in order to not carry theminto the new year. Traditionally, it is a time that families go to attendsynagog
Preview of Star Spangled Banner (Patriotic Songs)

Star Spangled Banner (Patriotic Songs)

Created by
Bryan Knox
The American National Anthem has been slightly updated with a modern beat.
Preview of Mind Control Meditation - to Increase Alpha Waves #8

Mind Control Meditation - to Increase Alpha Waves #8

This eighth meditation is a part of a larger bundle and workbook created to help assist others to learn the Silva method. Based on Jose Silva's Book - The Silva Mind Control Method. This is the 1st of 8 audios (Day 71-80 of an 80-day brain training), which aims to increase access to Alpha frequencies in the brain via morning meditation.The guided meditation and timekeeping is kept by behaviorist and life coach, Jaclyn Shaw, MS BIS II.
Preview of Belly Balloon Meditation (long) - 5.5 Minutes

Belly Balloon Meditation (long) - 5.5 Minutes

The perfect brain break or transition activity that gives both you and your students a few minutes to relax, breathe and reset. Ignites the imagination and focuses students with breath work. Based on drama exercises and meditation practices appropriate for children, this 5.5 minute break will have students calm and ready to learn more. Recommended for grades 2-5.
Preview of 'Cindy': Musical Lesson

'Cindy': Musical Lesson

Pair this music up with the lesson plan "Music Integration to SS4H3: Westward Expansion." (Look for PowerPoint that goes along, as well).
Preview of Relax and Thrive CD: Powerful Words

Relax and Thrive CD: Powerful Words

An introduction to using positive self-talk and affirmation as a calming tool.
Preview of Continents and Oceans Song

Continents and Oceans Song

Created by
Jon Veniard
I have used this simple song for five years to help my students remember the continents and oceans. I place a blank world map on the document camera and the students use a long pointer to point to each continent and ocean as they are being sung. I have had studetns from 4 years ago come to my room to tell me they still know all of the continents and oceans because of my song. I usually allow the student to pick who will be the next pointer and we sing and point again. Students can also point
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