A high-energy, interactive unit focused on mastering rhythm and tempo through digital gameplay and body percussion, designed specifically for paperless classrooms.

A journey through the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring how technology like electric guitars and synthesizers shaped genres from Rock 'n' Roll to Pop. Students analyze rhythm, structure, and sound to build a chronological timeline of musical evolution.

A 1st Grade music history sequence exploring the lives and works of Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and John Williams through storytelling, active listening, and sensory exploration.

This 1st Grade sequence explores the uniquely American roots of Folk, Blues, and Jazz. Students learn about oral traditions, call-and-response, syncopation, and improvisation through interactive singing and rhythmic games.

A 1st Grade music sequence focused on programmatic music, teaching students how composers use instruments, tempo, and pitch to tell stories without words. Students explore famous works like Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Vivaldi's Four Seasons before creating their own sound stories.

An inquiry-based exploration of music history for 1st graders, tracing the evolution of instruments from natural ancient materials to modern electronic synthesizers. Students develop comparative analysis skills and sound discrimination through hands-on activities, movement, and creative design.

Students explore the basics of stage lighting, including direction, shadow, and color, to understand how lighting design creates mood and tells stories in theater.

A 1st-grade music sequence focusing on pitch discrimination, melodic contour, Sol-Mi intervals, and the basics of the musical staff through movement and composition.

A foundational music sequence for 1st graders to master the difference between steady beat and rhythm, moving from physical movement to reading and performing standard notation (quarter and eighth notes).

Students explore relief printing using soft foam plates, focusing on positive and negative space, inking techniques, and pattern creation. The sequence culminates in a professional-style edition of prints and a gallery walk critique.

An introductory graphic design sequence for 1st graders, exploring typography, layout, and visual communication through printmaking and stamping.

A sequence for 1st Grade students focusing on stencil and resist techniques. Students explore positive and negative space, window cutting, sponging methods, and layering to create graphic art.

A 1st-grade sequence exploring tactile art through rubbings and collagraphy, teaching students how textures can be transferred into prints. Students hunt for textures, build 3D printing plates, and experiment with ink and pressure.

A 1st Grade sequence introducing relief printing, from found object stamping to creating original scratch-foam plate editions. Students explore texture, pattern, and the technical process of inking and pulling prints.

This sequence guides 1st-grade students through the transition from singers to performers. Over five lessons, students master the physical discipline of the performer's stance, visual focus, stage etiquette (entrances and bows), and the full rehearsal process, culminating in a classroom concert.

A 5-lesson sequence for 1st-grade students exploring vocal range, pitch discrimination, and melodic contour through sensory-based activities and singing games. Students progress from identifying high and low sounds to matching specific intervals like the minor third (Sol-Mi).

A 1st Grade music sequence where students explore how to use their voices expressively through dynamics, emotion, phrasing, and facial expressions. Students will learn to manipulate their volume and tone to convey meaning and character in song.

This 1st Grade music sequence focuses on the mechanics of clear diction and articulation. Students explore vowel shapes, consonant precision, and legato phrasing through games, tongue twisters, and folk songs to ensure their singing is always understood by an audience.

A foundational music sequence for 1st graders focused on vocal health, posture, and breath control through playful exploration. Students learn to treat their body as an instrument, building healthy habits for a lifetime of singing.

This sequence explores how musicians work together as an ensemble, focusing on conducting cues, dynamic control, balance, and tempo maintenance. Students transition from following a leader to collaborating in small independent groups.

This sequence introduces students to reading standard music notation on melodic instruments. Students learn to identify pitch on the treble clef staff and map it to their instrument, building from finding notes to playing stepwise melodies and managing leaps.

This foundational workshop for beginning instrumentalists focuses on the physical mechanics of playing, from assembly to tone production. Students master the physical techniques required to produce a characteristic sound on their specific instrument through hands-on practice and technical drills.

A comprehensive 1st-grade music unit where students learn to play melodies on barred instruments. They explore pitch direction, master proper mallet technique, and perform as an ensemble using bordun accompaniments and improvisation.

In this inquiry-based sequence, 1st-grade students explore the science of sound and instrument classification. Through hands-on investigation, they discover how materials (wood, metal, skin) determine an instrument's timbre and family, culminating in a sound-story project.

This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to foundational percussion techniques and rhythmic accuracy. Students progress from body percussion and distinguishing beat versus rhythm to playing wood and membrane instruments with proper technique and reading basic notation.

A 1st-grade theatre sequence focusing on symbolic play, collaborative world-building, and the 'Yes, And' principle of improvisation to create and perform original stories.

A 1st-grade theater sequence focusing on the actor's primary tools: the body and the voice. Students progress from spatial awareness and physical levels to emotional expression and vocal variety, culminating in a short character performance.

A systematic progression for 1st-grade students to master scissor skills, from basic safety and 'thumbs up' grips to complex geometric cutting and artistic collage creation. The sequence emphasizes bilateral coordination, paper manipulation, and precision through engaging, hands-on activities.

A first-grade introduction to global dance traditions, exploring dance as communication, storytelling, community building, and performance art. Students learn basic movements from Hula, folk dances, and ballet while developing cultural appreciation and creative expression.

A 1st Grade sequence exploring digital color theory, interface navigation, and emotional expression using digital painting tools. Students progress from basic color selection to understanding temperature, opacity, and mood in digital art.

A 1st Grade theater sequence focused on developing physical and vocal expression through games, movement, and character exploration. Students learn to use their bodies and voices as tools to tell stories and portray characters.

A discovery-based journey for 1st graders into digital photography and basic image editing, moving from device handling to creative storytelling through filters and digital elements.

A foundational unit for 1st-grade students to explore digital art tools, focusing on mark-making, geometric shape construction, and digital coloring techniques on tablet-based applications.

A high-energy Jazz dance unit for 1st graders focusing on body isolations, parallel alignment, stylized walking, and dynamic movement quality. Students progress from isolated movements to a choreographed 8-count phrase.

This workshop-style sequence immerses 1st-grade students in the artistic traditions of various Native American nations, focusing on patterns, symbols, and craftsmanship. Students explore pottery, weaving, and carving to understand how art reflects community history and personal identity.

This sequence develops improvisation skills and ensemble collaboration, teaching students to react authentically in the moment. Students build trust and creative confidence by practicing 'Yes, And,' establishing environments, and solving narrative problems as a team.

A foundational theater unit for 1st graders focused on the three tools of the actor: body, voice, and imagination. Students explore pantomime, facial expressions, vocal projection, and character movement, culminating in simple partner improvisations.

This sequence explores dance as a storytelling medium across cultures, focusing on gesture, rhythm, and costume to communicate history and myth without words. Students progress from basic pantomime to creating their own narrative choreographies based on cultural traditions.

A 1st-grade dance sequence that explores how nature and animals inspire movement across different cultures, from Indigenous Eagle dances to Chinese Lion dances and fluid Polynesian styles.

A comparative dance sequence for 1st graders exploring the evolution of movement from formal court dances to modern street styles. Students investigate how clothing, music, and social rules shape the way we move across different historical eras.

Students explore percussive dance traditions including Irish Step, Flamenco, and Stepping to discover how the body functions as a musical instrument. Through active listening and rhythmic movement, they develop coordination and cultural appreciation.