Spring Music Lesson Plans for preschool and elementary can be found in Music Box by using the Search feature at the top right on the menu bar. Several of my favorites are “All Around the Gardener’s Bench,” and “I Plant a Little Seed,” from Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic . And as long as we’re singing about dirt, you may want to consider the very popular “Lots of Worms.” Of course, I love using all my puppets and props for these. Here’s a few things I use:
“All Around the Gardener’s Bench,” I use tinsel for the rain. Children can have one or two strands in each hand and you have beautiful rainfall! Rain sticks are also added. Little dancers pop up with yellow scarves for the sun, chimes are played from low to high for a beautiful sunrise. I have “critter” hats and headbands with ears for those who choose to sneak in to eat the flowers. The child playing the farmer wears a bandana and tries to catch the critters. Then he gives up and puts more flower seeds in the ground, repeat and repeat!
“I Plant a Little Seed,” from Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic needs sun and rain so use the same props as “All Around the Gardener’s bench.” For “Lots of Worms,” I use my body bag, a tight fitting fabric that is hilarious to step into, pull up over head and wiggle like a worm while everyone giggles and squeals with delight. HA. So entertaining! Watch this in Music Box Videos, and see what one of our Music Box friends did for her critter concert. The best worm dancing I’ve seen!
“Who’s That Hatching” and “Mister Sun are classics from In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music.
I hope you can enjoy some sunshine this spring while playing triangles, finger cymbals, glockenspiels with “Mister Sun!”
Why Choose Music Camp Out of A Million Other Camps?
What do parents imagine when thinking of music camp? Maybe some parents think of somewhere that has rigorous lessons every day in a specific instrument, where students are expected to practice hours on end. Of course, there are some more rigorous camps that require auditions for high school children who are more experienced in their instrument, but many music camps offer the opposite – fun filled, no pressure days where you get to experience many different instruments, decide which ones you like, and play educational musical games. So why should you choose music camp out of the sea of camps at your local camp fair?
Parents, here’s why music camp is a great choice!
1. Your child will be in a creative, collaborative environment that’s also fun.
Making music together facilitates great friendships and builds teamwork skills. Your child will be eager to show you and their friends what they learn.
2. Music camp provides a fun STEAM learning experience.
Music helps your child develop skills they can later use in STEAM careers. It is mathematical, creative, artistic, and builds attention to detail. It also develops spatial-temporal faculties, which are essential in working through solutions to the complex problems in fields such as architecture, engineering, and science.
3. Less screen time:
Though some camps offer music production and music technology elements, there are also lots of exciting hands on activities that involve playing instruments, musical games, or movement activities off screen.
4. Music helps children develop confidence through fun challenges.
Learn new songs, dances, and skills on instruments, and develop leadership skills along the way.
5. Music does something unique: it helps children recognize and express their emotions.
It allows children to express themselves in a way that other things cannot. Music can also help children learn to “hear” what certain feelings sound like, such as joy, sorrow, excitement, and others, and this can make it easier for children to understand what they are feeling.
We interviewed some of our campers about what they love about music camp. Here’s why music camp is a great choice according to them!
1. You’ll make great new friendships that last a lifetime.
“I made a lot of friends [at camp] including one of my best friends… I like playing music with my friends.” – Betsy
2. Music camp is a great way to start learning a new instrument.
“I loved learning recorder and now I want to take lessons” – Benjamin
3. Learning new songs is fun! Performing them for your family and friends is even more fun!
“I love learning new songs and performing them!” – Jenna
“I like the concert at the end of the week.” – Mykah
4. Music camp provides fun challenges and you’ll explore many different instruments.
“I like it because it gives challenges, a chance to explore interests.” – Nova
5. Music camp keeps your creative engines running at all times – there are so many different activities to unleash your creativity.
“I liked making the drum [in arts and crafts class at camp].” – Cameron
“My favorite part of the music camp day is musical theater.” – Emma
Our summer music camp for grades K-8 offers something for all levels of ability, from beginner to advanced.
Experience new instruments, make new friends, play musical games, and even participate in a concert at our unique music day camp. Try instruments like xylophones, metallophones, and other exciting percussion. Take daily lessons in instruments such as recorder, piano, guitar, ukulele, flute, or saxophone. Sing, dance, or try your hand at musical theater. Come find out why students return year after year to music camp! From beginners to advanced, this offers something for all levels of ability. Early bird tuition available now through April 15!
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Babies instinctively react to music! In this interactive Mommy & Me class, parents & babies learn delightful rhymes, lullabies, floor and lap games, action songs and dances that stimulate your baby’s natural response to music. In our music classes for babies, parents gather information each week on infant musical development and learn activities to share in class and use at home. More benefits: Increases bonding with your baby and develops listening and motor skills. Also enhances language development and sense of balance and timing. Our music classes for babies will lead into the extremely successful, non-traditional Simply Music Piano Program! Toddlers Make Music Instrument Kit required – please bring your kit to class each week. Notes on songs, rhymes and games are included in the Music Kit. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.
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Check out this Babies Make Music class singing, dancing, and playing!
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A community for teachers who love learning. We take an active Music Making, Orff approach to enrich the lives of our students and their families. Using creativity to inspire growth.
We are teachers passionate about making learning an engaging experience. In Lynn Kleiner’s Music Box, we challenge ourselves to be better for our students!
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• Recorder Course Lesson Plans an active, creative and entertaining approach to teaching beginning Recorder. Success for students and fun for you!
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Inspired by and built for teachers.
Every time you open the Box, there’s a new surprise. It’s meant to be a living, breathing, evolving resource, based on what teachers actually want.
Music Box Membership offers a community for teachers who love learning. We take an active Music Making, Orff approach to enrich the lives of our students and their families. Using creativity to inspire growth.
We are teachers passionate about making learning an engaging experience. In Lynn Kleiner’s Music Box, we challenge ourselves to be better for our students!
What is it?
It’s a community of Early Childhood and Elementary Music Teachers. Membership gives access to content and connects passionate teachers, just like you! With new content added weekly.
What’s Inside Music Box Membership?
Free Content and Resources
• Hundreds of Free Downloads including Songs, Orff Arrangements, Accompaniments, Articles, Special Lessons, and Stories with Music
• Music Downloads of Lynn’s recordings only available to Music Box Members
• Conversations with Lynn including guides, tips, suggestions, questions answered by Lynn. Request what goes in the box!
• Connect with fellow music teachers
• Videos including Tutorials, Concerts, Classroom Lessons, FULL Workshops by Lynn
• Teacher Visuals to use as teaching aids for lessons and songs
• 10%-25% off Music Rhapsody’s online store
• Save $44 on Lynn Kleiner’s Book/CD Special Pack
Extensive Curriculum for Purchase
• Weekly Lesson Plans for Orff teaching from toddlers to 6 years
• Weekly Lesson Plans based on themes like Spring, Love, the Sea, holidays and more
• Lesson Plans for when you need to save your voice
• Weekly Lesson Plans for Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
• Recorder Course Lesson Plans an active, creative and entertaining approach to teaching beginning Recorder. Success for students and fun for you!
• Concert Plans everything a teacher needs to plan and execute a concert for young children and elementary grades!
• Downloads for Purchase including Accompaniments, Individual Lessons, Stories with Music, Songs
• Entire Albums available for purchase, look for all of Music Rhapsody music on Music Box!
Inspired by and built for teachers.
Every time you open the Box, there’s a new surprise. It’s meant to be a living, breathing, evolving resource, based on what teachers actually want.
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