Each song-based lesson includes:
Lesson Structure: READY . . . SET . . . GO!
This in-depth lesson organization will prepare you for success in each class.
READY . . . (Targets)
This section details the learning targets, specific concepts to be addressed, vocabulary to be introduced, or reinforced, and lesson outcomes.
SET . . . (Stuff you’re gonna need!)
- A list of materials and equipment needed
- The Visuals needed for lesson support, which are available to you as downloads.
- Recordings for all songs: child-appropriate and fun tracks for the songs in this collection!
- Photographs to help you see what this lesson will look like in your classroom.
- Interest Igniters like props and manipulatives you might wish to use are included in many lessons.
GO! . . . (Instructional Sequence)
- Lesson Hooks to draw students in
- Step-by-step, in-depth instructional suggestions
- Plans that are scaffolded well, in order to use the children’s time wisely. This is especially important since so many music teachers see the students infrequently.
- Plans that strive to address a variety of “paths to learning” for your students
What's included:
- Printed Book
- Digital Book PDF
- Audio MP3
- Visuals
Songlist:
Action Songs
1. My Bonnie
2. Down to the Baker's Shop
3. Chester
4. Long-Legged Sailor
5. Ridin' in a Buggy
6. Five Little Ducks
7. Allison's Camel
8. Six Blue Pigeons
Songs with Props
9. Chumbara
10. Five Green and Speckled Frogs
11. There's a Spider on the Floor
Audiation Songs
12. Little Cabin in the Wood
13. Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree
14. Swimming, Swimming
15. The Horse Went Around
Echo Songs
16. Goin' on a Picnic
17. Charlie Over the Ocean
18. No More Pie
Singing Games
19. Seven Steps
20. Wishy Washy
