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Preview of The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more!>>>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for more guided listening units!--------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the preview file may appear blurry due to compression. The full download is of HD quality.Perfect for Veterans Day, or any other Patriotic Musical Unit. This is a guided listening unit focused on the offic
Preview of Remembrance Day Canada Activities

Remembrance Day Canada Activities

Are you wondering how to teach Kindergarten and Primary students about Remembrance Day in a meaningful, age-appropriate way?  Remembrance Day in Canada is an ideal time to promote good citizenship, gratitude, and kindness as a way to honor those in the armed forces who have made sacrifices for our peace and freedom. This REMEMBRANCE DAY MINI UNIT has a printable picture book that you can sing! Additional activities include no-prep literacy and math printables with a Remembrance Day theme. Contai
Preview of Fall Poems, Songs & Finger Plays For Shared Reading Kindergarten First Grade

Fall Poems, Songs & Finger Plays For Shared Reading Kindergarten First Grade

40 Fall Poems Songs, Chants and Finger Plays to choose from ❤️ for Fall Activities for Autumn First Grade and Kindergarten Shared Reading or Fluency ✅ Includes large Fall images to cut out and glue onto shared reading charts.✅ Sing these poems to familiar tunes, or chant. ✅ Color and Blackline Versions ✅ Use some or all year after year during the season of Fall.❤️ 1. Introduce your students to Fall❤️ 2. Use these fall poems, songs, and chants for guided reading groups or a poem/song cente
Preview of "Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

Created by
Debbie Clement
The original children's song, "Red, White and Blue" was written by Debbie Clement in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. It is a simple song intended to instill a sense of patriotism and celebration of all things Americana. The song is especially appropriate for the observation of Patriot's Day, Constitution Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and similar observations. It has been performed from coast-to-coast for all types of programs honoring America. This unit is a 'zip' file that inclu
Preview of Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Created by
KindyKats
Is your class learning about Traffic Signals, Signs, and Traffic Safety? This resource includes developmentally appropriate content for traffic rules, pedestrian safety, as well as traffic signals and signs with fun songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes. Introduce a new traffic rule every day with a song or rhyme during circle time. Include the song in Poetry Journals, or make a Traffic Signs, Signals, and Safety Song Book to include in your class library. No matter how or when yo
Preview of Pumpkin Adapted Books--With Music and Movement

Pumpkin Adapted Books--With Music and Movement

These Pumpkin Adapted Books now include both music and movement! "The Pumpkins in the Patch," (Adapted Song Book) and "Moving Through the Pumpkin Patch" (Movement Book) teach pumpkin themed vocabulary words through both music and movement. Adapted Song Books teach common vocabulary words through songs. "The Pumpkins In the Patch" is sung to the familiar tune, "The Wheels on the Bus." This Adapted Song Book that teaches "pumpkin parts" vocabulary words. Sample Verse: "The pumpkins in the patc
Preview of Apples Adapted Books--"Apples Everywhere" and "Moving With Apples"

Apples Adapted Books--"Apples Everywhere" and "Moving With Apples"

These Apples Adapted Books, "Apples Everywhere," and "Moving With Apples" teach apple themed vocabulary words through both music and movement. Adapted Song Books teach common vocabulary words through songs. "Apples Everywhere" is sung to the familiar tune, "Camptown Ladies." Sample Verse: "A-P-P-L-E-S, Apples! Apples! A-P-P-L-E-S, Apples everywhere! In baskets on the ground-- In bushels, big and round-- A-P-P-L-E-S, Apples everywhere!" Students match the pictures and sing along as th
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of Fall / Halloween Songs and Activities

Fall / Halloween Songs and Activities

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
Are you looking for Fall and Halloween songs, activities and games for your elementary music classes? Check out these Songs and Activities for Fall and Halloween: Over 400 pages! This set is packed full of songs and activities specifically geared toward the fall and Halloween in the Kodaly elementary music classroom.In this set you will find PDFs of the following: I Climbed Up the Apple Tree (PreK-1st) - A fun rhyme for steady beat vs. rhythm or preparing ta/ titi (UPDATED 9/8/13 to include ste
Preview of Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce and reinforce your Community Helpers theme with these adorable circle time songs and rhymes that will keep your crew engaged and learning! From firefighters and chefs to police officers to doctors and pilots, each song reinforces this favorite early childhood theme. (Many of these songs and rhymes can be used for other early childhood themes, too.) Great for circle time, morning meeting, assemblies, and library time. Informational tid-bits and teaching ideas are included in the direct
Preview of Fall Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Fall Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Created by
Sing Play Create
Fall elementary Music Class lessons and activities for your K-6 general music students can be filled with students singing songs, playing games, instruments, composing, improvising in your Music Classroom using these interactive music lessons. The Fall Music Class Lesson Bundle includes 5 Resources with a variety of lessons, Mp3 Tracks, VIDEO and animated power point resources and in addition to worksheets to teach Music Education Standards. K-6OVERVIEW:This bundle includes 6 resources that you
Preview of Fall Songs for Little Ones

Fall Songs for Little Ones

Created by
SingToKids
Are you looking for some fresh, new songs and activities for your young students? Try Fall Songs for Little Ones! Included in this resource are new songs in a variety of tonalities and meters for Fall. Your little ones will LOVE singing songs about fall, ghosts, bats, scarecrows and leaves!Included in this resource are Notation for each song or chantActivitiesColoring pagesInteractive white board sheetsI Can statementsConnections to children's literatureRelated Products• Fall Worksheets for the
Preview of Fall Songs with Extension Learning Activities Preschool Kindergarten

Fall Songs with Extension Learning Activities Preschool Kindergarten

Created by
KidSparkz
This is a collection of action songs and rhymes for the Fall season for preschool, pre-K, Kindergarten and older. Each song is paired with a craft or learning activity to extend the fun.Click on the PREVIEW to see many sample pages.Contents...Scarecrow, Scarecrow (action rhyme) - Activity: crow headbandDingle Dangle Scarecrow (action rhyme) - Activity: Scarecrow maskThe Frisky Little Squirrel (action rhyme) - Activity: Squirrel puppetThese are the Brown Leaves (f
Preview of American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

Created by
KindyKats
Are your young learners studying American symbols and landmarks? These circle time symbols and landmark songs (sung to familiar tunes) are perfect to keep your crew engaged and learning. From the Liberty Bell and the American Flag to Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, singing these cute songs will help information stick! What's Included in American Symbols and Landmark Circle Time Songs? • 16 Songs in color and b/w• An American Symbols mini-booklet• A Patriotic Crown pattern• A Pocket Chart
Preview of Fire Safety Week Poems, Songs, Finger Plays,  Chants & Large Images for Charts

Fire Safety Week Poems, Songs, Finger Plays, Chants & Large Images for Charts

Use these Fire Safety Week Poems and Songs In October during Shared Reading or any time of year to teach young learners about the importance of being safe ❤️ when it comes to fire...✅ 21 Poems / Songs / Finger Plays to choose from. ✅ Includes large fire safety images to cut out and glue onto shared reading charts.✅ Color and Blackline!✅ Sing to familiar tunes, or chant. Send home for a family sing-along!Use some or all year after year.1. Sing or read during October Fire Safety Week2. Use f
Preview of SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

Created by
KindyKats
Reinforce how things change over time with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) that focus on the past, present, and future. Enrich your early elementary social studies lessons with these songs that introduce timelines, how things change over time, changes in schools, cooking, and transportation, communication, and more! Pick and choose the songs you want to sing with your students, whether it's past vs. present or include future, too! This resource also includes no-prep printables t
Preview of Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Created by
KinderKay
In this resource, you will find everything that you need to teach fire safety as well as fun Fire Safety activities that can be put into a literacy center for Word Work.FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SAFETY BOOK – 15 PAGESThe pages can be printed and bound into a book or projected upon an interactive whiteboard. FIREFIGHTER CRAFTIVITYStudents follow the step by step directions to create the firefighter. After creating the firefighter, students draw and label pictures that show what the firefighter sees.
Preview of Fall Circle Time Songs with Felt Board Images for Preschool and Kindergarten

Fall Circle Time Songs with Felt Board Images for Preschool and Kindergarten

You'll love this set of 10 Fall Songs with story images! I use them every fall in my own preschool classroom and they are always a hit! Glue magnets to the back of the pictures to use on a magnet board (the method I like to use) or if you prefer, glue a piece of felt to the back of the images to use on a felt board. This set includes some popular classics, as well as a number of original fall songs set to classic tunes. All the songs are easy to learn and fun to perform for both you and th
Preview of Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Created by
Beat Boppers
True Blue Wonders - Australian Children's Song Introduce your children to the fascinating sounds of the didgeridoo as it imitates different Australian animal sounds. Jump like a kangaroo and fly like a kookaburra! Tap along with the rhythm on clapsticks while crocodile snaps his jaws and sing along with the different animal names in various Indigenous languages. True Blue Wonders is packed with fun and learning!This music resource is also available in a money-saving bundle. Click here to vi
Preview of Fall Music Lesson: “Leaves Are Falling All Around” (mi-so-la) Improvisation

Fall Music Lesson: “Leaves Are Falling All Around” (mi-so-la) Improvisation

Created by
Sing Play Create
Music Teachers and students are “falling” for this amazing resource using a video to teach melody, rhythm and encourage improvisation. A complete musical experience with singing, playing, and creative movement. Suggested for Pre-K to 3rd graders. Please watch the preview video to see the presentation file.Resource Includes:• Concepts:• mi-so-la (do)• Quarter, eighth notes and quarter rest• Creative Movement• Playing instruments, rhythms, melody• Sheet musico Orff Arrangement- Notes & Note Na
Preview of The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "The Star Spangled Banner". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE God Bless America - PowerPoint My Country 'Tis of Thee - Pow
Preview of Dynamics in Music - Activities and Songs to Teach Loud and Soft, Piano Forte

Dynamics in Music - Activities and Songs to Teach Loud and Soft, Piano Forte

"Two Little Blackbirds" is a cute fingerplay/rhyme that your young students (Pre-K-1st grade) will love. I use it for reinforcing voices at the beginning of the year, while also preparing for dynamics. I have included lyrics to help students practice LOUD-soft, and then later FORTE-piano, as they are introduced to the Italian terms. I have also included 2 additional songs about blackbirds/crows to match the theme and that can focus on dynamics.Included: *Teaching Ideas *"Two Little Blackbir
Preview of School Rules and Manners Circle Time Songs and Rhymes

School Rules and Manners Circle Time Songs and Rhymes

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce the classroom rules and manners with these cute songs (sung to familiar tunes) that your youngsters will love! A super tool for classroom management. Sing during circle time, shared reading, for buddy reading, and for fluency. Bind a copy of all the songs and rhymes and place them in your reading center for independent practice. Perfect for Poetry Binders, too! Use the posters to compliment your anchor charts, for writing prompts, and room décor. Content includes: 20 Songs and Rhymes
Preview of Pumpkin Pie: Movement Song MP3

Pumpkin Pie: Movement Song MP3

This full-length recording of my original song, Pumpkin Pie, has been a favorite among my students! The song features a catchy melody in a Hip-Hop style and gets everyone moving and jamming. CLICK HERE to grab the sheet music for this song, along with a bonus recorder part, that is available for FREE right here in my shop!Pumpkin Pie by James M. DesJardins is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Based on a work at www.elementarymusic
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

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