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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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wild wintery wanderers

Lesson: Wild Wintery Wanderers

Kate Bright shares a wintery story and song that encourage your students to move, correctly play mallet instruments, and unlock their own musical creativity!
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Lesson: We Can All Shine!

Let a picture book light up your lesson! Gerard Stokes builds student confidence with the story of Leo the Lightning Bug and his accompanying song.
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Lesson: Ice Cream Please

The spring semester is a perfect time to let students have a little more independence and the opportunity to create. This Ice Cream Canon from Angela Leonhardt is a fun lesson to use in the spring.
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Peter and the What If

Peter and the “What If?”

How can music educators transform a traditionally passive listening experience into an active elemental experience? Let’s start with movement!
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Lesson Plan: Hit 2 3 4

This drumming and moving lesson plan from Chris Judah-Lauder is sure to energize your intermediate grade musicians! All you need are hand drums and some space.
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Harry’s Horrible Hair – Scavenger Hunt

Inspired by her book "Harry's Horrible Hair,"Theresa Cocci's scavenger hunt lesson will help students match visual clues from the book, with corresponding rhythm cards. Students will compose body and instrumental percussion from their found clues, reinforcing rhythm reading.
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