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Preschool instrumental music cultural activities
Best Mariachi Band in the World {Music Literacy Activity}
Perfect for teachers honoring Hispanic Heritage Month or studying the music of Mexico, this activity includes everything you need to teach a fun lesson using J.D. Smith's beloved children's book "The Best Mariachi Band in the World." Teach students a short song using ta/ti-ti and sol-mi, then transfer to Orff instruments to add another layer to the book.
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PreK - 6th
Ancient Instruments - Make Your Own Egyptian Sistrum (Rattle)
The sistrum is a hand-held percussion instrument that dates back to ancient Egypt. Learn more about the background of this unique percussion instrument that can be seen pictured in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Two pages of instructions are included showing how to to make your own homemade version out of either recycled materials or natural items found outdoors. This is a fun, hands-on project to tie in with world history, social studies, music or the arts.
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PreK - 4th
Also included in: 24 Amazing Folk Instruments You Can Make At Home - Teacher Bundle
Music Around the World
This google slides presentation takes you through 5 countries: Mexico, France, Ireland, China, and Russia. The graphics and even word art for each country connects you to links online for videos and activities. Included in the presentation is music history on each country, dances for students to follow along with and learn, cultural songs with solfege reading, instruments from each country with video examples, and rhythm and movement activities. For more Music Around the World resources, click h
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PreK - 5th
Also included in: Music Around the World Bundle
Ultimate Music Teacher Pack BUNDLE | Traditional French Songs FRANÇAISE
Value bundle of four French traditional songs for Ultimate Music Teacher Packs for your elementary music classrooms. Lyrics, recorder music, body percussion, ukulele chords, tabs, music centers, games, lessons, and more available in each. Print and go activities for all levels! Songs include: Ainsi font font font Meunier tu dors Pomme de reinette Promenons-nous dans les boisFollow my instagram or Tiktok @mme.alex.music if you'd like to see a video of the stomp.This is your one s
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PreK - 6th
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Latin American Instruments - Make Your Own Panpipes (Zampoñas)
Although you can find panpipes in many countries around the world, this unique instrument is often heard in music from the Andes mountains of South America. Traditional panpipes are made from hollow reeds, similar to bamboo but you can learn about the instrument here and make your own working version with recycled materials such as drinking straws. Make zampoñas as part of a geography or world cultures lesson or as a way to explore music and develop the type of skills used in playing similar win
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PreK - 4th
Also included in: Make Your Own Musical Instrument - Student Challenge!
Ultimate Bundle Famous Musician Posters - Pastel Music
Step into the world of classical music, Jazz music, Spanish music, and more with my ultimate bundle of Pastel Famous Musician Posters!Are you searching for a way to infuse your classroom with creativity and inspiration? Look no further! My stunning posters featuring famous musicans beautifully rendered in watercolor and pastels will transform any space into a haven of artistic expression.Imagine the walls of your classroom adorned with vibrant portraits of musical geniuses like Mozart, Ellington
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PreK - 12th
Latin-American Intruments - Make Your Own Maracas
Maracas are one of the simplest instruments to play. They are integral to many genres of Latin American music such as the Cuban "son" and holiday parrandas in Puerto Rico. Maracas consist of a pair of rattles with handles. This pdf shares the background of this percussion instrument as well as an easy craft activity to make your own maracas at home or in school from recycled materials. Complete supply list for the craft plus playing techniques and suggestions are included in this download. Th
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PreK - 4th
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Also included in: Make Your Own Musical Instrument - Student Challenge!
Boom Cards™ Orchestra and World Music Ear-Training Bundle
This fantastic bundle of boom cards includes audio examples of EACH instrument! Included are the following: Orchestra Instruments: Students will love learning the instruments of the orchestra with these interactive Boom Cards! Fantastic audio examples are included for each instrument. All instrument families of the orchestra are represented (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard). First students hear an example of each instrument, then they will practice their aural skills by list
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PreK - 3rd
Music of Malaysia! - A World Music Teaching Package
A FUN musical package complete with Malay songs, activities, games, videos and cultural facts!Teaching your kids about Asian music and the Asian culture?This Music of Malaysia Teaching Bundle is just what you need!The Package can be used over a span of around 4 weeks!In this fun lesson package, students will learn about Malay music and culture through the traditional folk songs, musical games, ensemble activities and more!Bring world music into your classroom!This resource has purposefully inclu
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PreK - 6th
Music Listening Worksheets - Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Music Listening Worksheets60 Worksheets! Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st GradeChoose, Print and Go!This pack will support your work around listening and responding to music. Ranging in difficulty, you can use them for different grade levels or to differentiate in one class. They can be used individually or select the worksheets that best suit your class and print them together to create a Listening Journal. They are in no particular order, you choose what is most suitable for your children.Children
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PreK - 1st
Puerto Rico Bundle (Worksheets & Music) - Black History Month: Latin America
Bilingual / Bilingüe13 Pages / 13 PaginasThis series was created to highlight the traditions of African melody and rhythm that exist in the music of Latin America. The series covers vallenato music from Colombia, calypso music from Costa Rica, marimba music from Guatemala, and salsa music from Puerto Rico. We are certain that through these lessons, students and educators will find a new, informative, and exciting way to celebrate this important month.Esta serie fue creada para resaltar las trad
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PreK - 8th
Favorite Christmas Music Activities - Fingerplays and Songs
Christmas time is the perfect time for students to focus on fine motor skills. Use the 37 Christmas Songs, Poems, Fingerplays and Chants Music Program for a “wow” parent performance. Use finger puppets, hand puppets, pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments, scarves, parachutes, stretchy bands and a big or little song book to help students sing, play, chant and speak. Best for Pre-K to 3rd grade.• This collection of songs and poems will fill your students time with relevant learning experi
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Elementary Music Games Bundle - Can Be Used For Sub Plans
Virtual Field Trip to Scotland Bundle
This virtual field trip takes students to Scotland! Your students will experience Scottish culture, legends, and have their very own Ceilidh!This product is perfect for all elementary grades! Great lesson for general music classes in the month of April (Scottish-American Heritage month) or all year round!INCLUDED IN YOUR PURCHASE-NO-PREP Google slide compatible virtual field trip to help students learn and review Scottish culture and music.-3 Scotland themed worksheets.Please consider leaving fe
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PreK - 6th
Color poster - Musical Instruments in Spanish - Hispanic Heritage Month
Enhance your classroom with our vibrant and educational poster: "musical instruments" , meticulously designed to captivate your students' interest and enrich your music and cultural studies curriculum. This 50" x 70" full-color digital product showcases the beauty and significance of musical instruments from various Hispanic countries.Product Features:High-Quality Digital Poster: Measuring 50" x 70", this full-color poster is ideal for high-resolution printing, ensuring every detail is vivid and
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PreK - 4th
Also included in: Full Color Posters in Spanish Bundle - Hispanic Heritage Month
Make Your Own (Button) Castanets!
Castanets are a pair of small hand-held instruments that click together to make the most wonderful rhythms! You can find them in Spain but also in Italy and Portugal, too! Many historians think that castanets – or castañuelas as they are called in Spanish – were probably made from the shells of walnuts or chestnuts, so this was a creative way of making music with found materials.This pdf tells you about the history of the castanets and offers a simple craft version using buttons and sturdy paper
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: World Music Sub Tub or Crash Course for Teachers
Virtual Music Field Trip, The Philadelphia Orchestra
Looking for a way to bring your students to a live concert during COVID-19? This virtual field trip takes you to New York City and Carnegie Hall to see The Philadelphia Orchestra perform "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg. This powerpoint shows students New York City and Carnegie Hall, following up with a video from Carnegie Hall where students will feel like they are sitting inside the orchestra! This power point can be paired with and book that uses "In the Hall of the Mountain
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PreK - 2nd
10 Popular Christmas Carols - Easy Piano
10 Popular Christmas Carols - Easy Piano
- arranged for beginner students
- easy piano version based around Middle C position with minimal accidentals
- easy violin, viola and cello/double bass versions based in D major / D minor for school ensemble performance
List of Christmas Carols
* Away in a Manger
* Deck the Halls
* God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
* Good King Wenceslas
* Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
* Jingle Bells
* Joy to the World
* O Christmas Tree
* O Come, All Ye Faithful
* We Three K
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PreK - 2nd
Three Dances From Around The World: videos included
Includes three videos, dance instructions and pictures of instruments. Folk music is appealing to young children and can easily be used as an introduction into the world of instruments and different cultures. Folk dancing is also one of the most effective ways to awaken a child’s mind to beat, meter, rhythm, melody, phrasing and form as well as language and kinesthetic intelligence.
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PreK - 1st
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Ultimate Music Teacher Pack | Pomme de reinette FRANÇAIS
This is the Ultimate Music Teacher Pack for the song Pomme de reinette. This is good for if you teach in french and want everything that your students will see to be in french. This pack includes: Lyric SheetsLyric Fill in the BlanksBody Percussion Music (Video to come - follow me @mme.alex.music) Recorder MusicUkulele Music (Chords and tabs)Boomwhacker MusicNotation (with and without colours)6 Centers (zero prep)4 Corners Cards Fun Friday IdeaFollow my Instagram or Tiktok @mme.alex.music if you
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PreK - 6th
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opus music worksheets / Pdf 120 pages of music
fun music worksheets : Music is a universal form of expression that combines sound elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyrics to create a sensory experience. It serves as a powerful medium for communication, emotions, and cultural identity. Spanning various genres, music can evoke a wide range of feelings and moods. Whether instrumental or vocal, music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, offering entertainment, storytelling, and a means of connecting people acros
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PreK - 1st, Higher Education, Adult Education
Musically Montessori: Europe, Brahms and Hungarian Dance #5
Montessori style Music Lesson Plans for Activities featuring the continent of Europe with the German composer, Brahms and his Hungarian Dance #5.
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~ Extensive lesson plans with links to resources and music
~ Full size visuals to use at circle time featuring the culture of Germany, music and Johannes Brahms
~ 3-part cards to go along with visuals (for individuaizedl shelf work)
~ Templates for Parts of the Tambourine booklet for children to make
~ Song Booklet with pictures and the words
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PreK - 2nd
How to Make a Rainstick
This PowerPoint presentation contains 78 slides and close to 100 images of rainsticks, and how they’re made. The presentation takes a look at how authentic cactus rainsticks are made commercially, as well as a variety of home-made versions. You will also learn how to create your own “authentic looking” rainstick using everyday household and classroom items. The process is detailed through 66 individual slide pictures showing every step along with written narration in the margins. A supply l
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Make Your Own Latin American Guiro
The Latin American guiro is an easy instrument to make and play. This pdf shares the background of the instrument, several variations and a craft to make your own guiro from a recycled water bottle plus a scraper. It also shares some of the basic rhythm patterns for the guiro that can get teachers and students playing the instrument right away! This activity is perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration or a school music presentation as well as any similar event that showcases Latin American cultu
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: World Music Sub Tub or Crash Course for Teachers
30 Musical Instruments Names with Pictures for Preschool, Montessori, Homeschool
Music has many different tools. These tools are known as musical instruments. They make all kinds of sounds. Some instruments are common, like the ‘guitar’. Some have names we might not hear often, like ‘guzheng’. When we talk about Musical Instruments Names, we learn about many instruments from all over the world. Each name tells a story about where it came from and how it’s used. Musical Instruments Names are important because they help us know and understand more about music and cultures. So,
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PreK - K, Staff
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