Almost thirty years ago I started to do some research on early childhood music and movement. I learned about what a great thing it is for kids to listen to, move to, and play with music at an early age. I was certified in Musikgarten, a company that trains teachers and produces materials for ... Read More
Spring Music Lessons for Holidays & Special Days: April Fool’s Day Music Lesson
SPRING Music Lessons for Holidays & Special Days is an online course that can help you use music to celebrate the special days throughout the months of March, April, and May each year. Learn about, listen to, and do activities with various songs and music which relate to spring holidays such as ... Read More
Learn to Sight Sing with Solfege Hand Signs
Did you know that my first job out of college was as a junior high choir director? Yes! I was the choir teacher in a very musically competitive school district in Texas and taught 7th-9th graders many singing techniques, including how to learn to sight sing with solfege hand signs. I had, of course, ... Read More
Free 15-Minute Music Lesson for “O Christmas Tree”
It's time for another great December music lesson. Enjoy this free 15-Minute Music Lesson for "O Christmas Tree!" Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Be sure to enter the amazing homeschool giveaway below! History of the song "O Christmas ... Read More
15-Minute Music Lesson of “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”
As the holidays approach, many families find themselves listening to holiday music on the radio or streaming it online. This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! However, have you ever stopped to think about what your children are actually hearing when they listen to these songs? If you're ... Read More
Music for Christmas School in Your Homeschool
Who's doing Christmas School in your homeschool this December? What's Christmas School, you say? Well, it's a time to do something fresh and new and different during the busy December season. One option is to change your curriculum choices to be holiday-related. Or, maybe you keep your regular ... Read More