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Dynamics Lessons
All dynamics are based on two main ideas: “piano,”which means “quiet, and “forte,” which means “loud.” These words are in Italian just because it is traditional to write them in Italian. “Piano” sounds about the same as… -
The Snow Queen Lesson Plans
The Snow Queen is a lesser-known tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a collection of stories, really. The first is about a mirror made by an evil sprite, which shows everything reflected in it at its worst. This mirror… -
Over the River and Through the Woods Lesson Plans
"Thanksgiving Day" is a poem by Lydia Maria Child, written in 1844.Over the river and through the wood, To grandfather's house we go; The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, Through the white and drifted snow, oh! … -
Singing in the Classroom
Chanthaboune asked for more music lessons. I'm happy to oblige!Do you sing in your classroom? You know you should. Unless you teach high school chemistry (in which case you should still be singing Tom Lehrer's "The Eleme… -
Golden Section Lesson Plans
The Golden Section is a significant concept in math and in art, and it's also one that can capture the imagination of the class. It's a great review and refresh for geometry, measurement, and ratios, and it allows you to… -
Rhythm Lesson Plans
Recognizing and practicing with rhythms is an important pre-reading skill, and it can be both calming and energizing -- something you'll appreciate if you're still in school at this point in the year!How can you teach ab… -
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Here is a guest blogger post by Missouri music teacher Chanthaboune. Thanks, Chanthaboune! The Instrument Petting ZooI teach a couple of music classes with children whose ages range from 3 to 8 years. Our program breaks … -
Delta Blues Lesson Plan
Objectives: Students will recognize the sound of traditional Delta blues.Students will identify this musical form as characteristic of African-American music at the beginning of the 20th century.Students will practice cl… -
Paul Bunyan Lesson Plans
The story of Paul Bunyan is an American folktale. It may be more proper to say that the stories of Paul Bunyan are American folktales, because there are quite a few of them, sometimes gathered together into a single lon… -
Percussion Science: Cherokee Water Drums Lesson Plan
Here is a lesson plan from the forthcoming Arkansas Unit from The Education Station. Since the Cherokee have lived in a number of different states, you may be able to use this for your own state history even if you don't…
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