A comprehensive 60-minute introductory music lesson exploring rhythm, melody, dynamics, and tempo through the lens of a 'Sound Lab'. Students act as scientists to experiment with musical elements.
Guides students through researching and presenting a biography of a famous composer.
Explores the concept of dynamics through vocabulary and visual aids.
Introduces the treble clef and provides practice for identifying notes on the staff.
Focuses on the fundamentals of rhythm for 2nd graders and incorporates active movement activities suitable for Kindergarteners.
The ultimate color finale where students experiment with mixing primary colors to create a full rainbow of emotions and hues.
Go green with a look at nature, growth, and the peaceful emotions tied to this secondary (and primary-focus) favorite.
Shine bright with yellow as we discover happy sunshine, energetic feelings, and the role of yellow in color mixing.
Dive into the cool world of blue, examining calming ocean vibes, feelings of peace and sadness, and blue things in our environment.
Explore the high-energy world of red through nature, emotions like excitement and anger, and a hands-on scavenger hunt.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A fun and engaging 30-minute craft session where young students create their own 'Love Bug' characters using paper shapes. This lesson focuses on fine motor skills, shape recognition, and creative expression.
A vibrant art lesson for 4th-5th graders exploring primary colors through the lens of a 'Color Lab', featuring the work of Piet Mondrian and hands-on mixing experiments.
A block-building music lesson where students 'craft' rhythms, 'survive' rapid direction changes, and explore Orff percussion through a pixelated world theme. Includes singing, dancing, and body percussion activities.