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Ellington Under the Sea | SEL Classical Music Listening Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Take a deep dive with your students into the classical music appreciation world of Duke Ellington! These open SEL activities invite students to color their listening experience while hearing the selected music. Each selected piece of music has a unique ocean scene to explore. Check out the preview above for a closer look!
Learning Objectives
You'll find five unique ocean scenes for students to explore: mermaids, jellyfish, deep sea divers, starfish, and sea turtles. Students choose from emojis and seasonal nature-themed images to color, in addition to bubbles, fish, and other underwater surprises. There are no wrong answers!
Featured Classical Music
These ocean-themed listening activities are easy to implement - just print and play! The music is readily available on YouTube and your favorite streaming services. No musical training is required making these great for sub plans and summer send-home packets!
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Felt Board (Flannel Board) Songs and Poems
By Joyful Explorations
Felt-boards (or flannel boards) are a fabulous method of sharing music and rhythm with children by using visual props along with songs. My collection of songs and poems will help you to use your felt-board to its fullest potential. This set includes 30 songs and poems that are appropriate for preschool and kindergarten, and are perfect for circle time, group time or music class. I have included lots of old favorites, but some are new and fun songs and fingerplays that will enhance your curriculum.
The set includes more than a hundred adorable graphics which have recently been updated. All you have to do is print out the set and cut out the graphics. (You can laminate the images and attach felt or Velcro to the back if you want to use them on a flannel board or felt board.) Words to each song or poem are included and can be printed and glued onto 3x5 inch index cards.
This set includes the following songs and poems:
"Ants Go Marching"
“Apples and Bananas”
"The Big Train"
“Big Bugs, Small Bugs”
“Butterfly Poem”
"Color Poem"
“Cows on the Farm”
“Did You Ever See a Fishy?”
“Elephants on a Spider Web”
“Farmer Plants a Seed”
"Five Busy Bees"
“Five Eggs and Five Eggs”
“Five Enormous Dinosaurs”
“Five Feathered Birds”
"Five Green and Speckled Frogs"
“Five Little Cookies”
“Five Little Ducks”
“Five Little Fishies”
“Five Little Mice”
"Five Little Monkeys and the Crocodile"
"Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed"
“Five Little Pumpkins”
“Freddy the Frog”
“Here We Go ‘Round the Big Red Barn”
“I’m a Little Penguin”
“I’m an Airplane”
“Old MacDonald”
“Rags”
“Riding in the Car”
NEW! Rockin' in 1969: How a Counterculture Changed America Using Music (G-Rated)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
G-RATED VERSION | CLEAN VERSION
Please Note: Sex and drugs of this time are not addressed in this lesson as they may not be appropriate in certain educational settings. You are welcome to put your spin on it if you feel your students are developmentally and socially ready.
This lesson is focused on counterculture's free-thinking.
**INCLUDES TWO REAL-LIFE ENCOUNTERS (INTERVIEWS)**
What is counterculture and how can it change the world we live in?
Students will look at the counterculture of the 1960-70s through the festival at Bethel, New York— the age of hippies, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Vietnam War. Explore the event surrounding this time and event and determine how the counterculture of this time made an impact and changed American culture. This lesson also implements depth and complexity of the topic.
GRADE LEVEL: 7TH-12TH
TIME FRAME: 60-90 MINUTES
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: GROUP COOPERATION OR INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
OBJECTIVES
o The learner will understand the circumstances and purpose of the Woodstock Art & Music Fair Festival of ‘69.
o The learner will read first-hand accounts of those who attended Woodstock ‘69.
o The learner will hypothesize how Woodstock ‘69’s counterculture changed American culture.
o The learner will explore the changes over time in American culture before, during, and after Woodstock.
MATERIALS:
o Reading Activity (Included) May consider laminating for future use with classes and for durability.
o Depth & Complexity Activity (Included)
o Folder with pockets, one per group. Place the laminated reading activity on the left-hand pocket and
the Depth & Complexity, Geographically Speaking, and Exit Tickets copies in the right-hand pocket, paper
clipped together. Print the cover page and glue or staple it to the front of the folder. Place one folder at
each group’s station.
o Exit Tickets (Included)
o Song from Spotify or other sources: Jimi Hendrix's “The Star Spangle Banner,” Live at Woodstock
o Technology to play the YouTube video of Jimi Hendrix’s appearance on the Dick Cavett Show.
o Internet access for any research needed.
INCLUDES:
o Teacher's Guide
o Introduction Activity
o Procedure
o Closure/Evaluation
o Anwer guides
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
Multilingual ESL Flashcards Labels English Chinese Arabic Russian Spanish
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Teaching vocabulary by using these flashcards can make the students excited and understand the English vocabulary. Instructional media such as flashcards also give a clear concept of the information given. Flashcards can give variations in the teaching-learning process. It is used according to the theme of the lesson.
What is included?
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Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.
Note: All clipart is sourced from free clipart sites that state they are commercial-friendly.
Where is Thumpkin? Sing Along PPT/ Learn the Finger Names Activities
By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables
This is a PowerPoint that includes colorful materials to sing the Where is Thumpkin song and learn the finger names. It includes the song, finger name chart, movable finger name labels if you go out of the PowerPoint view, a cut and past worksheet to label the fingers and a family finger puppet worksheet to sing the family version.
Public Domain Pictures and song
Crafting SEL Student Mixtape: Engaging and Fun Activity!
By Inspired By MlG
Looking for a creative way to boost social-emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom or at home? This student mixtape activity is the perfect blend of fun and self-reflection!
Craft a Personalized Playlist:
Unleash Your Inner Music Guru:
The Power of Music & SEL:
Ready to embark on this adventure of self-discovery? Join us and create your very own SEL mixtape today!
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Music Theory - Chord Progressions and Harmony - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions
By Quick Assignment Central
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Toddler to Kindergarten LETTERS and NUMBERS Activities BUNDLE
By Jan Huebner Play2Grow
HOURS OF LEARNING FUN ARE IN THIS BUNDLE!
Check out Toddler to Preschool NO PREP Letters and Numbers Playdough Activities Mats for developing fine motor skills. Singing Letter Sounds and Numbers teach letter sounds and number recognition**.** Letter Sounds and Number Detective Notebooks are perfect for finding letters and numbers in a fun, creative way.. NO PREP Letter Sounds and Number Coloring Pages were developed to teach the alphabet and math skills in a fun and simple way. Toddler Letter and Number Puzzles are a great addition to any classroom! Print, laminate and cut out for use year after year. Look for the 10-foot alphabet and an 8-foot number puzzle! These products are great for teaching lessons, free time, Literacy Centers., and even outdoors! ENJOY!
Most pages are in COLOR AND B/W.
Preschool Active Movement Dance Party Songs Cards Classroom Decor Back to School
By Stephanie Smith
These ADORABLE song cards are a FUN & EASY way to incorporate active movement songs into your classroom! I put these cards on the wall in my classroom near my circle carpet and let the children take turns picking out their favorite songs during our music & movement (dance party) time. These versatile cards can also be used in a pocket chart, laminated and placed on a metal binder ring, or used to make song sticks.
The songs included in this product and been tried & tested in an actual preschool classroom and are well-loved by my students. I introduce a handful of songs at the beginning of the year and gradually add more songs as the children begin to gain familiarity with the playlist.
This product includes one banner and 42 active movement song cards that can be rotated out throughout the school year.
PLEASE NOTE: The songs included in this product are located in Spotify. Artists may need to be modified if you are using a different streaming service or YouTube for your music & movement time.
This resource is great for:
⭐ Music & Movement Time
⭐ Transitions
⭐ Indoor Recess
⭐ Outdoor Recess
⭐ Brain Breaks
⭐ Movement Breaks
⭐ Rainy Day or Inclement Weather Days
⭐ Classroom Decor
⭐ Large-Group Activities
⭐ Bulletin Boards
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By Language Arts Excellence
“If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing.” ~ J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Make your band, chorus, music class, or studio pop with this set of 25 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes about music! Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a provocative quote imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them year after year! Quotes from famous figures such as: Heinrich Heine Maya Angelou J. M. Barrie Victor Hugo Ludwig Van Betthoven William Shakespeare Kahlil Gibran Friedrich Nietzsche John Green Modest Mouse Lao Tzu Zora Neale Hurston Edward Bulwer-Lytton Henry Wadsworth Longfellow __________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out these great resources for your band, chorus, or music class by Language Arts Excellence: First Day of School "Music Talk" Activity End of Year "Music Talk" Activity
The Christmas Ukulele Course (Single-Use License)
By ZS Music Publishing
Get your Santa Hat or Angel Wings, grab the Ukulele and get ready to learn some of your favorite Christmas Tunes! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.
First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).
The second part of the book includes 10 familiar Christmas songs:
In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!
Video lessons for this course are coming soon: Visit seckmanmusic.com/vma for more information.
Note, this is a single-user license only. Duplication is Prohibited.
Classical Music Activities | Richard Wagner ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to add classical music to your classroom or homeschool? Classical music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for children, including reducing stress, improving focus and concentration, and increasing creativity. These activities are great for music appreciation and also help build social-emotional skills! Great for adding to your sub plans.
Learning Objectives
There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. Just print and play! Music is available on YouTube or your preferred streaming service.
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Science Kids... Third Quarter Bundle
By Joyful Explorations
The “Science Kids” series of packets is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.
(*Save money by purchasing the entire Year Long Science Curriculum in one bundle.)
This bundle contains enough science activities to fill the third quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks)
Freezing and Melting:
Investigations in this unit include:
★ "Ice Treasures"
★ "Light or Dark?"
★ "Adding Salt and Color"
★"Ice Cube Race"
★ "Which is Heavier?"
★ "Oil and Ice"
★ "Painting with Ice"
The final investigation in this unit is a student-designed investigation that will test how certain ingredients affect the time it takes an ice cube to melt.
The packet also includes a fun recipe for Ice Cream in a Bag! (And the scientific explanation for how this recipe works.)
My Human Body
As we make the life size body model, the students will learn about:
★ The skeletal system (bones)
★ The respiratory system (lungs)
★ The muscular system (muscles)
★ The cardiovascular system (heart, veins and arteries)
★ The digestive system (stomach and intestines)
★ The nervous system (spine and brain)
This packet also includes a printable book: “My Amazing Body” (black and white)
Suggestions for additional activities are included (including printable activities)
Music and Vibration
As they learn about vibrations and sound, the students will explore the following hands-on topics:
★ "Balloon Drums"
★ "Seeing Sound Vibrations"
★ "Cardboard Kazoos"
★ "Spoon Sounds"
★ "Rubber Band Guitars"
★ "Buzzing Balloons"
The two-week unit will conclude with the students creating their own unique instruments.
This unit also includes pocket chart word cards for many common percussion instruments.
Shadows and Light
Ten hands-on lessons about shadows are included:
★ Discovering Shadows
★ Outdoor Shadows
★ Is a Shadow Always Black?
★ A Moving Shadow
★ Big and Small Shadows
★ Shadow Detectives
★ Multiple Shadows
★ Shadow Tracings
★ Shadow Charades
★ A Shadow Show (Reflecting on What We've Learned)
This unit also includes extension activities and printables.
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NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Music is a great way to get students engaged and support the learning process. Our brain and body must be in a state of calmness to gear up for learning. Studies have shown that using music in the classroom provided an increased level of positivity and calmness in students.
This bundle includes 7 lessons + 3 freebies.
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Multilingual ESL Musical Instruments In English-Spanish-Arabic-Russian-Chinese
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these multilingual musical instruments' names.
Each label takes up 1/4 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 42 words for a total of 11 pages. Check out the preview of some pages in the pictures. They each feature the English name in big, bold black letters while the other languages are in a smaller font and in different colors. Languages included are Chinese (simplified/Red), Arabic (Violet), Russian (Green), and Spanish (Brown). To help aid meaning, I've included colored pictures and illustrations.
The 42 instruments included are:
Use these 42 fun and colorful cards to explore musical instruments' names in 5 languages - use them as flashcards, a bulletin board or wall display, a memory matching game, or the foundation for the more difficult practice of your choice like recognizing words that and many more.
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➡ Multilingual ESL Human Body Parts Labels English Chinese Arabic Russian Spanish
➡ Multilingual ESL Familly Members Flashcards Labels English Chinese Arabic Russia
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➡ Multilingual ESL Vegetables Vocabulary English Arabic Spanish Russian Chinese
➡ Multilingual ESL Fruits Vocabulary English Arabic Spanish Russian Chinese
➡ Multilingual ESL Classroom vocabulary in English Arabic Spanish Chinese Russian
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Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.
Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.
Music Theory - Rhythm and Meter - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions
By Quick Assignment Central
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Toddler ALPHABET SINGING ACTIVITES
By Jan Huebner Play2Grow
These Toddler to Preschool Singing Letter Sounds and Numbers are perfect for teaching letter sounds and number recognition. The options for use are bountiful! Included is a list of game suggestions and songs. The students will learn the sounds from the letter and the image that goes with it. All image pages are in Color and B/W.
What you get: (see the samples on the following pages)
TWO Letter and Number sets (one is bold font and the other is fun font)
COLOR AND B/W
EACH SET INCLUDES:
A-Z uppercase cards with images
Ten frames filled in and with numeral1 1-10
a-z lowercase cards with images
Ten frames with number words
Ten frames w/o fill in with numerals 1-10
Ten frames w/o fill in with number words 1-10
Uppercase letters only cards
Lowercase letters only cards
Both cases letter only cards
Images only
Game ideas and songs
Letter Images are:
A-apple
B-backpack
C-crayons
D-dog
-elephant
F-fish
G-glue
H-heart
I-igloo
J-jam
K-kangaroo
L-lion
M-mitten
N-notebook
O-owl
P-pear
Q-quarter
R-rose
T-tree
U-unicorn
V-vest
W-whale
X-x-ray
Y-yarn
Z-zoo
ENJOY!
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Ukulele Chord Crash Course (Studio License)
By ZS Music Publishing
Pick up your copy of the Ukulele Chord Crash Course and get to playing asap! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.
First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).
The second part of the book includes 20 familiar folk songs and nursery rhymes kids know such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "Twinkle Little Star", "Danny Boy", and more! In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!
Video lessons for this course are coming soon: Visit seckmanmusic.com/vma for more information.
Note, this is licensed for studio/school use, so you may make duplications as needed.
Classical Music Activities | Mozart Space Tale ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to add classical music to your classroom or homeschool? Classical music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for children, including reducing stress, improving focus and concentration, and increasing creativity. These activities are great for music appreciation and also help build social-emotional skills! Great for adding to your sub plans.
Classical Space Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!
Learning Objectives
There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. Just print and play! Music is available on YouTube or your preferred streaming service.
Featured Music:
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Year Long Science Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten
By Joyful Explorations
The Science Kids curriculum is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.
This year long bundle includes 16 Science Units:
• “What do Scientists Do?”
• “Floating and Sinking”
• “Color Mixing”
• “Magnets”
• “Kitchen Chemistry”
• “Ramps”
• “Mirrors”
• “Gingerbread Science”
• “Freezing and Melting”
• “My Human Body”
• “Music and Vibration”
• “Shadows and Light”
• “Weather and Temperature”
• “Taking Care of the Earth”
• “Taking Care of Pets”
• “Taking Care of Plants”
This packet includes enough lessons for 32 weeks of hands-on learning. While 32 weeks is a bit shorter than a typical school year, this curriculum is designed to be flexible in order to give children the time they need to learn, so extra days are allowed for each unit. Additional, optional activities are also included for many of the units, and these can be used to help fill your days if needed.
This curriculum supports the Next Generation Science Standards for kindergarten.
Please see my other Science products if you want to supplement this curriculum.