A comprehensive set of rhythm practice materials focusing on notes up to sixteenths and rests up to eighths, designed to build clapping proficiency through 20 unique patterns.
A 60-minute exploration into the world of theatrical costume design, featuring a simplified history of stage attire, interactive character-building games, and a hands-on design workshop for young creators.
A comprehensive introduction to dramatic structure and scriptwriting, guiding students from the arc of a story to the technical layout of a stage play.
A fun, interactive lesson introducing students to Jamaican folklore through the story of Anansi the Spider and his famously thin waist. Students will learn about trickster tales, explore Jamaican cultural motifs, and perform a short play.
A dramatic adaptation of the classic Jamaican folktale 'Anansi and the Pot of Beans,' designed for 4th-grade performance with active audience participation and rhythmic responses.
A 4th-grade drama lesson centered on the Jamaican folktale 'Anansi and the Pot of Beans,' focusing on characterization, oral storytelling traditions, and stage presence.
A collection of specialized organization and planning resources designed for a band, choir, and theater teacher managing multiple ensembles and a high-volume performance schedule.
A deep dive into musical architecture, focusing on identifying rhythmic motifs and structural form. Students practice citing specific measure numbers to support their claims about the music's structure and development.
An introduction to the foundational elements of music notation including key signatures, time signatures, and dynamics through the lens of evidence-based analysis. Students learn the 'Look, Listen, Link' framework to connect visual symbols with auditory outcomes.
A creative guide for students to design and build their own Valentine's Day mailboxes, focusing on structural construction and artistic decoration.
Final assessments and a project-based learning activity where students explore the book's themes creatively.
The aftermath of the rescue, Winnie's big decision, and the ultimate resolution of the story (Chapters 21-Epilogue).
The tension rises as the man in the yellow suit makes his move and the Tucks face a dire threat (Chapters 13-20).
Exploring the Tucks' home life, their explanation of the spring, and Winnie's growing bond with the family (Chapters 6-12).
Introduction to the Foster family, the woods, and the initial encounter with the Tucks (Prologue to Chapter 5).
A hands-on paper engineering activity where students create a 3D pop-up Valentine's card to develop fine motor skills through precise cutting, folding, and assembling.
An in-depth exploration of Hans Zimmer's 'Time' from the Inception soundtrack, focusing on IB Music's Dramatic Impact and Music Technology Areas of Inquiry to build essay-writing skills.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students from the history and purpose of slam poetry through writing original verses to performing with impact and giving constructive peer feedback.
A comprehensive exploration of John Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things' for IB Music, focusing on modal jazz, structural innovation, and the 'Exploring Music in Context' Area of Inquiry.
A lesson exploring the history of Valentine's Day through the lens of card-making and gift-giving traditions, culminating in a hands-on art activity where students create historically-inspired valentines.
A sophisticated art lesson for high school students focusing on creating anatomical mixed-media hearts for Valentine's Day. Students explore the intersection of science and emotion through ink and watercolor techniques.
A project-based lesson where students learn the elements of modern pop music and use digital tools to create their own original 4-bar song snippet.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the history and techniques of pixel art, guiding students to create their own retro-style game characters and environments within technical constraints.
Students explore the concept of musical harmony through interactive singing exercises, listening tasks, and collaborative blending activities. They will learn to distinguish between melody and harmony and participate in multi-part vocal performances.
A 20-minute parent and child nursery rhyme session designed for early years to promote bonding, language development, and motor skills through classic songs and interactive play.
A lesson focusing on the themes of choice, aging, and suppression in The Giver Chapters 4 and 5.
A culminating play-along experience combining rhythm and tempo in a performance-based session.
An exploration of musical speed using Italian tempo terms and movement-based play-alongs.
Students will differentiate between rhythm and steady beat using 'heartbeat' exercises and interactive clapping games.
An intermediate jazzy pom dance routine set to 'Under the Sea', focusing on sharp motions, jazz technique, and high-energy performance.
A 30-minute Valentine's Day paper craft lesson where second-grade students create their own 'Love Bug' creatures using heart-shaped templates to practice fine motor skills and creativity.