Teaching Resources

Explore the role of music and patriotism during the War of 1812

with lyrics by Marjorie Kiel Persons

Children of different cultures share one thing: a love of music which is their source of joy and motivation.  12 yr. old Antonio lives in Andalusia. Born into a Gypsy family of flamenco artists, he dreams of performing on television. 

Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting of a popular rhyme.

Introduce grades 9-12 to the world of the American musical theater. 

Debi Engle Baugh. Storybooks as a springboard to art appreciation for K-6.

A New Orff-Schulwerk Curriculum for Music Making and Music Thinking by Jane Frazee.

Treat your classes to America's improvisational art form by Artie Almeida.

Discover the life and times of famous artists—Cassatt, Monet, Rembrandt, Degas, Goya, Homer— in these fictionalized episodes based on actual events.

Using children's literature to expand your musical horizon by Katie Grace Miller.

by Iza Trapani.

A Song to Read by Raffi.

Illustrated by John John Bajet.  Doo doo doo doo doo doo!  Baby Shark!

An all-star lineup of musicians reflects on the genius and power of Bach, and performs some of his greatest works.

Music History As It Ought To Be Taught by humorist David Barber.

  An Introduction to Famous Composers and theie Music by Rosemary Kennedy. 

CD of the music to Rosemary Kennedy's Bach to Rock:  Intro to Famous Composers and Their Music.

by Rosemary Kennedy.  Meet composers from all periods with bios, illustrations and activities for Gr. 4-8.

An exciting whole-brain, whole-body, whole-class game!

An exciting whole-brain, whole-body, whole-class game! Time it, draw or write on the erasable board, act it out to try to convey the answer.