Schools often celebrate the 100th day of Kindergarten. Here's a few ideas from Lynn Kleiner for a counting celebration activity. musicrhapsody.com After introducing the rhymes using echos, students stand around the parachute, unpitched percussion are placed on the...
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I have seen teachers start way too hard, causing frustration by the students and the teacher. As one of my teachers said K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Silly!) I make a big deal about waiting until I have my turn. I use my body and cowbell to indicate when its my turn...
Tired of the snow already? Let's warm our hearts with some love songs! Music Box is full of Valentine activities for every age level: babies, tots, preschool and elementary too. Just type Valentine in the SEARCH feature to find dances, stories, Orff activities, baby...
Share a ride with your darlin' (or your best friend) in the little red wagon. Enjoy my baby class going for a little adventure. (Additional verses are on the recording) See the video here! Get more verses on the recording, a free download in Music Box. Lots more...
Here are 4 of our favorite ways to celebrate 100 Days of Kindergarten Celebration! 1. 100 Days of CountingThere are endless possibilities of Counting songs and Rhymes with percussion and movement!Check out the Percussion Activity in the Music Box Forum. 2. How about...
Happy Valentines Day! JOY! That's what we feel when we have music and movement! These are students from my ensemble from years ago making up their moves to this classic love song, Love will Keep us Together. I still get to see these students every week, many have been...
Things are looking very green in Music Box since we are thinking about what is ahead in March! Read my blog for some fun freebies for St. Patrick's Day and year round fun, too. EXPLORATION TIME! (with a little description to encourage focus). We have many teachers...
My staff and I are presenting "My Trip to the Mountains" theme this year. Here's a video on concert planning, our transition song and why it's an important part of our concert....
Let's go back in time (way back) and see how my wee little shoe from my wee little bag (I punched small holes in a suede shoe insert and used a very large needle and yarn) inspires musical playing of finger cymbals. Remind the little music makers to use their pincher...