Do you use colorful scarves in your preschool music classes? I’ve never met a child who doesn’t love to play with scarves. Why should you throw scarves into your preschool music lessons? Let me count the ways! Gross Motor Skills: Your kiddos work on their coordination as they wave them around! Imagination: Scarves can morph into anything – from magical wands to ... Read More about Motor Skills Activity with Scarves: Cascades by Scott Joplin
Preschool Music Lesson Plan: The Music of Scott Joplin
Teachers, are you on a quest to dive into the world of classical composers and the timeless classics but feeling a bit lost? Fear not! I've got a treasure chest of music lesson plans featuring the legends of melody and harmony. My mission? To make those classics come alive and get the little ones dancing! Drumroll, please... I’m thrilled to unveil my latest gem: a Scott Joplin music lesson ... Read More about Preschool Music Lesson Plan: The Music of Scott Joplin
The Pajama Pokey: Musical Activity for Preschool Students! (Free Download)
Are you looking for fun musical activity that get's the kids working on both fine and gross motor skills? This activity can be found in my "The Napping House" Lesson Plan, one of many lesson plans I've made that have musical activities that focus around a classic storybook for children. The Pajama Pokey is a fun spinoff of the Hokey Pokey! Tell your class to imagine they are wearing ... Read More about The Pajama Pokey: Musical Activity for Preschool Students! (Free Download)
Storybook Music Lesson Plan: The Napping House
"The Napping House," written by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood, is a beloved children's book that has enchanted young readers for generations. My kids love the silly story and beautiful illustrations! If you are looking for musical resources to accompany this children's classic storybook, or if you have been looking for a fun storybook theme for your music classes, I've developed a ... Read More about Storybook Music Lesson Plan: The Napping House
Preschool Music Lesson Plans Bundle: Exploring Countries of the World
I have a passion for studying foreign languages and exploring different cultures, and I believe it is crucial to expose children to the wonderful diversity of the world from a young age. There is a vast array of international and multicultural music suitable for preschoolers, but gathering it all together is a time consuming process! Thankfully, I have already done the work of ... Read More about Preschool Music Lesson Plans Bundle: Exploring Countries of the World