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Antonio Vivaldi ~ Baroque Composer
Does listening to music of Vivaldi put a "Spring" in your step? Does his music warm your heart like the "Summer" sun? Fall ("Autumn") into your favorite comfy chair and treat your ears to some delightfully creative masterpieces I have selected for...
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A Christmas Carol Unit Study
Cool lesson ideas and materials for reading or learning about one of the best Christmas classics ever - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens!
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Mary Roberts Rinehart: Mystery Author
My small tribute to a favorite female mystery author, Mary Roberts Rinehart ...
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The Ivy Malone Mystery Series
Mystery book series summary!
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Free eBooks for Reading!
Students who are excellent readers are ones who read frequently! Most schools give a recommend (or required) reading list for their students over the summer months. My teenagers both have lists they must read! In my search to find their required...
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The Knight in Golden Fur
Who doesn't love a story about a dog?
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Christian Easter Crafts
Fun ideas for making Christian Easter Crafts for kids, teachers, and parents.
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Arthur Read by Marc Brown
Kids of all ages (and many adults, too) love Arthur! This adventurous 3rd grader along with his family and friends have touched many areas of a child's life through a vast arrangement of topics and story lines. Starting out as a story about an...
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Anatomy Unit Study Materials
We are learning about the fascinating human body that God created in our school! We use some traditional textbooks, but we also like to watch videos, make combination lapbook / notebooks, reading "living books", do hands-on activities, and play...
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Take a Look at Creation!
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ~ Genesis 1:1 God made so many wonderful things, that I can't help but praise Him everyday for surrounding me with their beauty! The Bible tells us in Romans that we may see His divine powers...
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Creating Goals
Happy New Year!! The start of a new year is a wonderful time to sit back and think about creating both personal and professional goals for yourself. It's a time to reflect on what you feel is important and ask yourself if you think you are on the...
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Free Christmas Kindle eBooks
Do you love to read? I do! My family got me a Kindle for my birthday. I was unsure about it at first because, to be honest, I didn't want to spend a lot of money buying eBooks that I could most likely get for free at the library. I soon found out...
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LEGO Star Wars Gifts!
What toys do kids of all ages love (including the kids at heart)? Legos and Star Wars toys! When the two joined together ... ahhh, kid toy heaven! Here are some items that fit two of my childrens favorite categories. Enjoy looking through these cool...
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Best Children's Music CD Box Sets
Looking for excellent box sets of children's music for your child or to give as a special present this year for a birthday or holiday? Take a look at these kid friendly selections! Something for every music lover on your list! This wonderful...
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Best Film Music CD Box Sets
Looking for excellent box sets of film music for yourself or to give as presents this year? Take a look at these classic selections! Something for every music lover on your list. What are your favorite movie music scores? Please leave me a message...
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Best Rock CD Box Sets
Looking for excellent box sets of rock music for yourself or to give as presents this year? Take a look at these rockin' selections! Something for every music lover on your list! Find favorite collections of over 30 incredible rock bands and...
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Sounds of the Aquarium
So many cool creatures to find in an aquarium! Let's explore some fish and reptiles you might find in one with some music to fit the mood of the animals! The French romantic period composer, Camille Saint - Saens, used his great imagination to...
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Music for Christians
As a Christian musician myself, I am always searching for more inspirational music which will be uplifting to any who hear. Please join me in searching for a growing collection of resources for Christian musicians to use. Feel free to add links and...
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Educational Puzzles
Always looking for gifts for children that are really fun but also educational for them in some way? I know that I am. I want to spend my money wisely to give them something they will enjoy. At the same time though, I want to help them grow...
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Great is Thy Faithfulness!
Great is Thy Faithfulness! God is so awesome! ~ I woke up this morning with this song in my heart and on my mind, so I thought I should share it. You see, I have had a few worldly things on my mind unfortunately that were weighing me down and making...
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Around the World in 80 Blocks!
Children and adults love wood blocks! It's amazing how something so simple as a tiny piece of wood can be so much fun and educational at the same time. (That is my favorite kind of toy, you know, as a parent and a teacher!) So, what's so great about...
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Time for Top 10 Metronomes
Many musicians use metronomes! Why? It's very helpful in keeping musical time. What is a metronome anyway? A metronome comes from the Greek roots metron which means measure and nomos which means regulating. So, it is a device to help one regulate...
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The Kodály Method
There are many thoughts and theories behind the methods to teach music. All of them have their strong points, so most music teachers use a combination of methods plus their own personal style. I find that how I teach one child or group may not be...
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My Fat Cat Wants to Get in Shape!
My cat, Sebastian, is fat. I don't mean to sound insulting, but it is just a fact. He is very much like me in that he loves to eat! The problem is that Sebbie's favorite sport is sleeping, and mine is sitting on my comfy chair working on my laptop...
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Crazy Cat Gifts!
Mee-oooow! Hi, I'm Sebastian, a 13 year old male cat whose favorite things to do in life are eating, sleeping, and cuddling with my mommy. My human family thinks I act crazy sometimes, but if you ask me ... they are the crazy ones! So, in my quest...
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Marching Bands!
Marching Bands are a great community of musicians and friends!
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Autumn Songs
Favorite songs describing the colors and feelings of autumn!
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A Musical Carnival of the Animals!
A carnival ~ a musical carnival of animals can bring so much excitement! As a professional musician who has performed in this carnival, a music educator who has enjoyed teaching it to children, and a kid at heart who likes to be silly at times, I...
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Snacks for Children
The kids just came home from soccer practice, band rehearsal, school, or a friend's house - and they just have to eat something. These growing children are hungry! The problem is that you're busy working yet and don't have a chance to stop and make...
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Camping Stew
When our family goes camping every year, we like to create a few favorite meals that are extra special over a campfire! One of the ones that is the easiest and most economical for our trips is what we call stew packets. This recipe, also know as...
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Pizza Surprise!
My children love to cook ~ hmmm, or maybe they just like to make a mess in the kitchen! Finding something that is easy for them to make that everyone will eat though can be a challenge sometimes with their differing tastes. Well, here is their...
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Recipes for Children!
Children love to create things in the kitchen! Not only is it fun to measure, mix, and make a mess, allowing kids to cook gives them so many other lifelong benefits. One of my personal goals this year is to teach my children how to cook, so I'll be...
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Beautiful Flowers are Blooming!
Flowers are one of the most amazing pieces of artwork that God creates for all people! He uses every color imaginable, shapes, styles, sizes, and composition in these beautiful gifts. I am also so impressed with flowers of all sorts that I have a...
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Awesome Printable Learning Games
Do you love making learning fun? Me, too! Join me in searching for cool online printable games! Games like free downloadable bingo games, files folder games, puzzles, suduko, and more! ~ Please share your webpages, blogs, and lenses that have cool...
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Computer Education Resources
About four years ago, I decided that I wanted to learn how to do more than type a simple letter on the computer. Although hubby is very knowledgeable about such things, he goes very fast when explaining them! So, I started searching around for ways...
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Phamous Philadelphia Phoods!
Don't worry ~ I can spell correctly! I just get a little excited about my city! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a city with many beginnings in the United States! Some foods were created in the city, others were just made famous here. All regions of...
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Pencils, Pencils, Pencils!!!
A pencil ... a simple everyday pencil ... is something we take for granted. Everyone has one, ten, seventy, or hundreds probably! But what do we know about this common little item? Have you ever thought about how they makes our life easier? Have you...
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Interestingly Unique Music ~ Top 10
I truly love music in every part of me! I love how it sounds and how it makes me feel. I love to play and create music. It is enjoyable to listen to the many styles of music that are special each in their own ways. Musical sounds are amazing! But...
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Pupcake Cupcakes!
Pupcake cupcakes, pupcake cupcakes, pupcake cupcakes! Bet you can't say that fast three times! It's okay, I can't say it fast either! Of course, I'm a dog. It's hard to say anything with that big canine tongue. See, take a look over to the picture...
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Relaxing Dinner Music
You've worked a long hard day either in an office, at home, or on the road. You drive through busy streets or speeding cars on the highway. You stop at the market for some groceries, swing by the high school to pick up your daughter, drive over to...
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Inspirational Snowfall
As my family and I were watching the blizzards one winter outside our house, we noticed that everything (and I mean everything!) was covered in glistening white, including the air. We could hardly see a few feet ahead of ourselves due to the rapid...
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Saint Patrick's Day Unit Study ~ Art
Arts & Crafts are fun for children any time of the year!! You will find a collection of craft ideas for children here along with some links and videos to get your creative juices going. More pages of this month-long unit study about Saint Patrick's...
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Saint Patrick's Day Unit Study - Language Arts & Mathematics
Learning and fun should go hand in hand! Children love to apply their learning to something they relate to, something enjoyable, something that will stick long after the lessons are done. Why not connect a holiday which comes every year to everyday...
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Saint Patrick's Day Food
When studying a holiday or culture, food and cooking are key ingredients for learning! Cooking involves all the senses ~ touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste. What a great way to involve children at Saint Patrick's Day! You will find a collection...
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Saint Patrick's Day Unit Study - Science
Learning and fun should go hand in hand! Children love to apply their learning to something they relate to, something enjoyable, something that will stick long after the lessons are done. Why not connect a holiday which comes every year to everyday...
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Historic Churches of Philadelphia
Travel through a special group of buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with me! In my interest in the growth of the Church and historic buildings, I wanted to research some of the first congregations and church buildings that were founded in the...
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Saint Patrick's Day Unit Study
It's so much fun to teach and learn using thematic unit studies! I love taking a theme such as a holiday or special topic and relating it to many curricula areas! Even as children go from one subject to another, some of the same concepts are...
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Valentine's Day Lesson Plans
Holidays are always a great time to enhance educational learning activities. Adding fun topics into school subjects makes them exciting, creative, and fresh! Lessons will be remembered far longer and more thoroughly when the students have enjoyed...
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Joyful Songs' Music
Music and Music Education are subjects that are dear to me, therefore I enjoy writing about them! Find here a collection of music articles, lesson plans, and units that I have written, plus links and other resources for music education. Find also...
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Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven is a name almost everyone recognizes throughout the world despite their age, location, or culture. What makes this man's music stand out so clearly in our minds? Even young children can hum out some of his best loved tunes like the 5th...
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Bible Verses for Valentines' Day
Valentine's Day: A Celebration of Love!! God has blessed me with very loving family and friends, but the greatest love He has given me comes through His Son, Jesus! During a season when hearts and sentiments of love are floating around, take the...
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Valentine's Day Recipes for Children
Want an easy way to make something to show your family how much you love them on Valentine's Day? Here are some suggestions to get you started! :D Valentine meals are so much fun to make and share that I've written down ideas for breakfast, lunch,...
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Camping is a Fantastic Hobby!
Camping is a memorable vacation for families
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Haitian Foods
Help for the Haiti Earthquake Victims ~ With the earthquake of January 2010, many of the Haitian people are in desperate need of food, water, medical care, clothing, shelter, and other basic needs. While reading this page about Haitian food and...
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Music Practice Tips
It's so much fun to play a musical instrument! Working with other musicians, performing in front of people, traveling or touring to exciting places, and competing in band competitions are other special activities that musicians may enjoy. Improving...
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"Chicago" Rocks the World!
I love music! It's fun to listen to a variety of all styles of music ~ as long as it's done well. There are many artists that I admire, but I notice that so many of them stick to one genre. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoy the music of...
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Saxophones are Sensational!
Saxophones are one of the coolest instruments ever! Find out more about them and their soothing sounds.
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Rocket Mom JoyfulPamela
A Rocket Mom? What is that? As of spring of 2009 I didn't have the slightest idea! While surfing the web, I was consistently finding helpful, informative, creative webpages that I enjoyed reading on Squidoo. I couldn't help but notice the Rocket Mom...
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals
Woof! I mean, Hello! My name is Angel and I am the retriever / lab mixed breed you see in the picture. I am writing this lens webpage (with my human mommy's help) in hopes of telling many people about the American Society for the Prevention of...
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Retrievers Make Great Pets!
I have always loved dogs for as long as I can remember! Their faithful, never ending devotion to their families is remarkable. Always there to greet you when you come home, cuddle up with, play and exercise with, protect your family and home, and...
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Nutcracker's Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy
The Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy ~ such beauty, grace, elegance, and fluidity! What young lady hasn't dreamed of flowing across a sparkly stage in a pink tutu dancing with a handsome prince? Well, maybe not everyone, but this magical, mysterious...
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Christmas in Philadelphia
Visiting Philadelphia area around the Christmas holidays? Check out some incredible activities while you are there! Fun filled parades, Christmas and holiday displays, sports games, musical and theatrical entertainment, fireworks, shopping, and all...
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Philadelphia
I love Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! There are so many wonderful people, exciting entertainment, living historic locations, sports events, and more in the Philly region. ~ Welcome to my virtual trip to the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! "The City...
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Legos for Learning & Play!
We love Legos! I think we have more Lego and Lego related toys than all the other toys combined! Sure they are fun, cool, and trendy yet classic, but have you ever thought about how much children may learn from playing with them? Why do I like my...
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March from the Nutcracker Ballet
An army of toy soldiers march as they prepare to follow their Nutcracker Prince in defending a beautiful young girl against the evil Mouse King! I bet you can already hear the music accompanying this scene from ... The Nutcracker Ballet by Peter...
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Overture from the Nutcracker Ballet
Let's use our imaginations! I want you to think of the holidays ~ see the beautiful decorations, smell the fresh cut pine, feel the busy shoppers bustling around, taste the warm baked cookies, and hear the sweet music everywhere. What would...
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Christmas Unit Study - Math
Fun math education ideas for students around Christmastime!
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Christmas Fine Art
So many amazing pieces of art work have been created over the centuries about the birth of Jesus Christ! Divine inspiration was given to numerous talented artists for these beautiful masterpieces! Come take a look at the art, artists, styles, and...
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Cranberry Bread
Our senses of taste and smell are always tantalized during the holidays! Special recipes are shared to spread cheer, goodwill, and gratitude . The recipe I want to share is called "ABC Bread" featuring bright red, juicy, fresh cranberries. You'll...
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Musician Gifts
Is there a musician in your life? Musicians are unique people who like unique things! People have frequently ask me what types of presents they should get for their musician family and friends.So many great gifts! I've gathered some gift ideas from...
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Melodious Music Boxes
As a musician, I love to constantly listen to music! It doesn't matter what style or composer some times, it is just nice to hear beautiful music. So, what do musicians and music lovers like to receive as a special present? How about an amazing...
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Doggie Toy Boxes
It's that time of year to be thinking of gift giving! Of course, family pets enjoy their share of gifts, too! After all, they have been giving the gifts of love and companionship faithfully all year long! So, what do doggies have on their Christmas...
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Philadelphia Phillies Baseball
Baseball, America's favorite pasttime, is always thrilling! The incredible Phillies are one of the teams which make it so exciting! Philadelphia baseball began way back in the year of 1883 with the National League! This team originally known as the...
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Christmas Unit Study - Social Studies
Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it into a fun unit study? Add some...
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Flutes are Fabulous!
Tips and advice for playing the flute for students and for teacher resources.
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Music is FUNdaMENTAL
Music makes the world go around ... or so they say. Music may express a person's deepest emotions or tell a story. Music is definitely FUN, but have you ever thought about how much it may grow your MENTAL abilities, also? Academics are pushed...
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JoyfulPamela's Lensography!
Hello world ~ I'm very glad to meet you! Writing lenses here on Squidoo has been so much fun for me. I truly am enjoying writing and reading the wide range of lens topics throughout Squidoo. I am a performing musician and teacher who feels very...
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Christmas Unit Study - Science
School teachers, Sunday School teachers, home educators, and parents will find fun ideas for teaching Christmas related science lessons.
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Lewis & Clark Expedition
The Lewis & Clark Expedition ~ how exciting! Doesn't it send tickles down your spine? A journey on the way across a broad new land! Who knows what they will see, who they will meet, what dangers await, which obstacles they may come across? The men...
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The French Revolution
Materials and suggestions for students and teachers of the French Revolution.
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History Lesson Resources
As a busy teacher, I found it is useful to have a collection of resources to use when creating my lesson plans, hence, this collection of resources for history lessons.
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Reading Music
Do you play music, but have wanted to learn how to read music or improve your skills? Here is a lens with resources and materials about reading pitches and rhythms for my students, anyone who wants to read music, and anyone who teaches music. My...
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Orchestra: Brass Family Lapbook Unit
Learning about the brass family of instruments can be so much fun!
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Orchestra: Woodwind Family Lapbook Unit
Wonderful wild whistling woodwinds winding through the wind! Wishing you knew more about the woodwind family of instruments? Wonder no more! Whether or not you play one of these beautiful instruments, you will learn much about them here! This page...
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Orchestra: The String Family Lapbook Unit
Super, spectacular symphonic string instruments! Soothingly sing along with the slow, slippery, sliding bow strokes or skip along with the spirited, sparkling, staccato sounds of strings! Beautiful string instruments have existed far back in human...
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Patriotic Music Lesson
Lesson plans for music and history teachers on American Patriotic songs.
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US Constitution Unit Study
Information about the United States Constitution including lesson plans, worksheets, and games.