Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
The doctor’s orders for me to rest and a Teacher’s dilemma of children laying down during class got me thinking of a Napping/Sleeping/Relaxing Theme! This is a great de-stressing theme for me, and maybe for you, your students and families around the holidays! Haha!
So here’s what all popped in my head before and after my many naps as I recover from my “cardio event!” The suggestions are from Lynn Kleiner books, www.musicrhapsody.com/shop and www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com
Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures Stars are Shining (and related activities for Stars in Music Box)
Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too! Five Little Kittens, Sleeping soundly through the Night, The Old Grey Cat is Sleeping, Little Horses, your blankets are warm
Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moosic! Wake Up You Sleepy Heads! (Hunt the Cows),Naughty Chicks (they won’t nap!) Chicks in their Shells by Mussorgsky
Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move! Run Run (features the napping cat, Adagio),Forgotten Dreams (use with the Music Box Download, Stories with Music plan for Snowy Day),Largo, New World Symphony – perfect for a goodbye or goodnight song – see new lyrics in Music Box Downloads for Goodbye Songs
My Trip to the Mountains Sleeping Bag, Lay Down Boys, Take a Little Nap (Cumberland Gap)
Jungle Beat The Lion Sleeps Tonight, The Caterpillar (Butterfuly)
From Music Box Downloads, Stories with Music – Mortimer, The Very Busy Spider
From Music Box Music Downloads, MP3 – All the Pretty Little Horses
From Music Box Videos – Nathaniel Willy Scared Silly
From Music Box Downloads, Visuals – Sleeping Cat (Adagio)
From Music Box Downloads, Songs – I’ve Got Peace Like a River
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Here’s our favorite “must have items” for the best Turkey Activities!
- Shoo Turkey and Turkey Feathers (instrumental track) – Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic
- Turkey Song Pictures – Digital Downloads, from the new Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures
- Turkey Felt Set
- Colorful Scarves and a Belt (tuck the scarves in the belt instead of the loops shown on video!)
- VIDEO ideas for Turkey Feathers for inspiration and fun!
Our animation of entire Turkey Song is coming soon! But enjoy this clip included in this Holiday Songs animation video playlist. You might enjoy sharing some of the animated songs with your classes in the lessons after the holiday shows!
NEW! Rhythm Readers Piano Extension!
An easy introduction to piano for Rhythm Readers students! Short, delightful piano activities that coordinate perfectly with your existing lesson plans.
Includes:
- Rhythm Readers Lessons 1-13 Weekly Teacher Piano Lesson Plans
- Rhythm Readers Lessons 1-13 Weekly Parent Piano Notes for at home playing fun
How to get these?
Music Rhapsody Members: FREE in Teacher Log in Area, Rhythm Readers Module 1 (1-13)
Music Box Members: Music Box Downloads, Weekly Lessons
Teachers: Find in the Music Rhapsody Shop!
I am so happy to return to working with teachers after a one month “Pumpkin Heart” healing break. Thanks Newport Mesa Unified School District for an awesome first day back!!! Next up, I look forward to seeing teachers at the Virginia Music Educator’s Conference!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
From a simple dance to Orff with recorder, this song just makes you smile! Here’s our animated video to introduce the children to the Turkey Song and give yourself some much needed vocal rest! (It’s short, so repeat it! ha)
This will be added to the Digital Resources that are included with the Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures book.
I’m so excited to announce the summer LIVE training will be at our annual location, Redondo Beach Hotel, June 25-28, here in my neighborhood AND on the east coast at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, Aug 17-20!
The early bird rate registration is now open and returning teachers (Online or Live) come for HALF PRICE. Take a look at our awesome locations!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
All of us at Music Rhapsody are so thankful for your commitment and the joy you bring to your students through music! And I know all of your students are thankful to have you as wonderful teachers.
Take a look at some of our adorable two year olds twirling to our Turkey Song! Turkey Song and tons more activities, lessons and digital resources can be found in Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures.
Video and Download FREE in Music Box
Free for members! “This Little Light of Mine” Vocal Harmony sheet music is now available in Music Box Downloads! For the student hand outs, visuals and detailed lesson plans, go to Recorder Rookies lessons 1-12.
Check out our Recorder and Orff Ensemble practicing their 3-part harmony this week for our upcoming holiday concert!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Well, here we go, the December crazy times! Many of you know, I am personally trying to spend a little more time relaxing, and the staff in our schools and parents in our studio classes all seem to be looking for ways to stay calm!
Instead of percussion, enjoy the quiet of scarves! Consider Forgotten Dreams from Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move, imagining a magical holiday as you move with your scarf. Or just lay on the floor and move it above you, or close your eyes and dream.
New in Music Box!
- A NEW free download with a new little song and lesson ideas to bring some calm to the wild ones!
Here’s one of our dear members, Helen, and some very dedicated teachers in action at recent trainings. Take a peek at next summer’s locations… or do online training now and return for half tuition!
Your commitment to learning and dedication to your students is inspiring! Thank you! Wishing all of you beautiful holiday music making!
