[Updated June 2016] As we start Shark Week, let’s explore some musical connections. Sure, the easy thing to do is to find music that has […]
Music For Kids (& Adults) During Shark Week
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Connecting children to the world through sound!
Do you think it is important for children to know more about the world? While traveling around the world is one way to experience new […]
Whales, STEAM, and Project-based learning!
We absolutely love this wonderful project around whales that educator, Jill Liepelt, facilitated with her 2nd grade students (as featured on the Partnership for 21st […]
Can Space Travel Inspire Music?
Science and history can serve as great prompts for creative music making! The following excerpt from transcripts of the Apollo 10 mission, references “outer-space-type” music, […]
Creativity, Chameleons, and Fan Fiction Art!
Patty Palmer’s “A Color of His Own” Art lesson inspired me to think about the possibilities of children creating their own versions of stories and […]
Adult Friendly Music For (Babies &) Kids 2 & Schumann Composer Study!
We are often skeptical of albums that are branded “for babies,” “for kids,” or the like. The recently released Schumann: Album for the Young is […]
4 Fun Musical Opportunities for the Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July provides countless opportunities to have children engage with music. Here are 4 ideas for exploring musical possibilities connected to the Fourth of […]