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Supporting English Language Learners With Songs
Image by Nikki on the Pics4Learning Website “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly. Perhaps she’ll die”, is what my kindergarten students hear within the first...
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Reading Comprehension and Drum Circles
It’s no surprise to us that different children learn to read at different rates. The problem may be that we sometimes forget just what that means in the minds of our students. I was reminded of how...
View ArticleThe BME of Literacy (and Music)
If there is one thing my students learn early on in the school year, it’s the BME Rule. I have a sign in my classroom that states: “The BME Rule – All Good Writing is Following It!” It has to do with...
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Using Music to Help Teach Visualization Strategies
Using visualization strategies while listening to music is very beneficial to students who are learning to read and write. When students close their eyes, they can describe what they imagine when they...
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The Connections Between Music and Reading
It has always fascinated me to think of all the connections music has with reading. In fact, last year, I remember looking over my district’s literacy curriculum, thinking how nearly everything stated...
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Music in Our Schools
This month, as well as being Literacy Month, it is Music in Our Schools Month! March is a great time to bring music into your classroom through listening, performing, creating it. Of course you can...
View ArticleStories in Music
When searching for great stories to share with your students, make sure music is in your list of resources. So many songs can tell a great story! And this is a great way to integrate Music in Our...
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Music to Read By
Music is a powerful tool for so many things. It can be something we use in our schools to help motivate our students as well as set the tone for our classroom. Listening to music is a great way to...
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The Arts and Literacy: Part Two
Last week, we took a look at how drama and movement can be integrated with literacy. This week, we take a closer look at music. Music and literacy go hand in had. The parallels between the two are...
View ArticleBrain Research: Music May Enhance Mathematical Skills
Research has indicated that students who participate in music instruction have a higher mathematical ability. Families can introduce children to music at birth. Classical music is soothing for babies...
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