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Arts Integration Lesson: Gravity

David Thaxton draws multiple arts integration entry points from scientific concepts related to physics, astronomy and rocket science for an engaging series of lessons that create evocative music and movement in the general music classroom.
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Lesson Plan: Even the Darkness

David Thaxton presents a lesson plan for "Even the Darkness," his beautiful choral piece that celebrates the bringing and returning of light into a dark world.
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THE MAPLE TRAIL

In Rob DelGaudio's lesson, students explore mallet practice with colored note notation and the creation of mini melodies, which culminates in a collaborative performance.
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Pathways to Gratefulness

Hannah Lemont uses the theme of gratefulness to create a meaningful and inclusive lesson for this season of Thanksgiving. Using the book We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga and a simple song with body percussion, her lesson encourages students to reflect on gratitude through singing, movement, and creative expression.
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smiling boy in pool

Lesson: Jabari Jumps

Jennifer Bhooshan uses the children's book "Jabari Jumps" as a springboard to exploring high/low on the xylophone and practicing other important mallet techniques.
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Water well

Unk, Unk, Unk / Water Witch

Watch out for the Water Witch! Students love to play the game inspired by the song "Unk, Unk, Unk" from Music for Children Vol. 1. Continue learning throughout your classes by spiraling this piece into the older grades through barred instrument and recorder play.
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Baile Folklórico

Lesson: Green is a Chile Pepper

Inspired by the children's book "Green Is a Chile Pepper," Katie Brown's lesson introduces students to the traditional Mexican folk dance Baile Folklórico and encourages expression through creative movement.
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Welcome Back to Music

Welcome Back to Music

St. Louis AOSA Secretary Meredith Johnson created a playful back-to-school lesson designed to welcome students into music class with joy and movement.
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earth song

Earth Song: A Creative Movement Activity

Using Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, students are given elemental composition tools to craft unique movement accompaniments to a poignant and timely vocal piece with themes of peace and hope - just in time for Earth Day!
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Lesson: Dorian Jazz!

Let's create a jazz tune and learn jazz terminology! Introduce your students to jazz using James Allen's process.
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Jump Into Music and Movement

Marjie Van Gunten shares ways to use the song Mr. Frog Went A-Courtin' involving singing, character development, rhythmic and instrument play, and more!
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Rain Rain Go Away

Lesson: Rain Rain Go Away

Crystal Pridmore's rain-inspired lesson provides a multi-sensory experience that strengthens students' understanding of music as a form of expression.
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