Lesson Plan: Even the Darkness

David Thaxton
January 30, 2026

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.

Pathways to Gratefulness

Hannah Lemont
November 13, 2025

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.

Harry’s Horrible Hair – Scavenger Hunt

Theresa Cocci
January 19, 2024

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.

Lesson: Harry’s Horrible Hair

Theresa Cocci
January 7, 2022

Inspired by her children's book Harry's Horrible Hair, Theresa Cocci shares a lesson plan designed to pair the message of kindness with the creation of an interactive musical experience.

Lesson Ideas: Kindness is Elemental

ACEMM
January 27, 2021

The board members of ACEMM are hoping to spread a little bit of love with lesson ideas inspired by the beautiful book, “While We Can’t Hug,” by Eoin McLaughlin.

Facilitating Drum Circles for Healing with Children

Jeshima Lewis
December 16, 2020

Our students need human connection now more than ever. K Michelle Lewis explores how drum circles can help meet children’s social and emotional needs.

Lesson: Henry the Hungry Hound

Theresa Cocci
February 19, 2020

Inspired by her children's book Henry the Hungry Hound, Theresa Cocci shares a lesson plan designed to pair the message of kindness with the creation of an interactive musical experience.

Social Emotional Learning

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