Holiday Music Bringing Joy in the Classroom
Music does bring us joy. We listen to it, sing it, perform it, stand in awe of it. Whether we are musicians or not, there is a place in our hearts for music. The holidays are no different. I love using music in many ways during the holidays: as we decorate our...
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia, it is such a freaky word, But on Halloween, to not use it would simply be absurd. There are so many sounds that we hear around this spooky time. You should use it in your writing, or while slurping up some slime. 😉 You could think of cackling witches,...
Happy Birthday, Beethoven
One of my favorite holidays is coming up soon. If you have been following me over the years, you know it’s not just the traditional holidays, but a very special one – Beethoven’s Birthday on December 16th! December (or any month, really) is a great...
Shake Up the Holidays
Making musical instruments is fun, creative and now…it can also serve a purpose in your classroom’s curriculum. As we enter the holiday season, consider making an easy percussion instrument that can be the center of a holiday unit. Percussion instruments can be...Log In Here
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