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Cross Curricular
n Shakin' the Chute (Fitness With A Parachute)Michael
Plunkett. Fresh, creative activities using a parachute will put the
focus on large motor skills. Exciting routines set to diverse music
and original songs address mobility, fitness, directionality, body
identification, imaginative play, and important educational concepts.
Parachute play can be used for circle time, arrival and departure
activities, recess, and indoor-outdoor play. Kids love the exercise,
dancing and sing-along fun. Songs include: Popcorn Parachute;
Parachute Bop; Little Parachute; Parachute Freeze and more.
10188600 CD with Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-3 15.95
n Songs and Rhythms of a Nation (A Journey of American
Heritage Through Rhyme, Rhythm and Song)Rene Boyer.
Through rhyme, rhythm and song, meet Betsy Ross, Paul Revere,
Benjamin Franklin, and experience the Alamo, the Lewis and Clark
Expedition, the Oregon Trail and more. In addition you will discover
the unique character of each of the 50 states through a variety of
popular folk melodies, games, rounds and newly-composed pieces.
Orff instrumental accompaniments, dances, games and movement
activities add to the enjoyment and understanding of the plethora
of folk songs included in this masterful resource. Over 100 songs
including: Alabama Gal; Aloha Oe; Colorado Trail; Goin' to Boston;
My Home's in Montana; Old Brass Wagon; On Top of Old Smoky;
Simple Gifts; Swanee River and more.
10296792 Reproducible Book . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 34.99
n Sounds a Little Fishy to Me (A Musical Introduction to the
Ocean)Donna Amorosia & Lori Weidemann. Usable either
as individual songs to coincide with a unit of ocean study or as
a delightful "mini-musical," this song collection comes complete
with movement suggestions, art projects, Orff material, playground
games and an optional script linking everything together! The
teacher's handbook comes with reproducible student pages,
while the professionally recorded CD will free you from the piano
in your classroom and add a special touch to your program. Share
expenses, teaching time, and ideas with the general classroom
teachers in your school and coordinate this with classroom study
units, thereby developing music across the curriculum in your
school! 15 minutes.
1821651 Teacher Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-3 19.99
1821669 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.99
n The Story of "The Star-Spangled Banner"Patricia A. Pingry.
In about 200 words, this little board book explains the history and
traditions behind our national anthem. Colorful illustrations by
Nancy Munger are included.
10463377 Storybook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-K 6.99
n Super Songs and Sing-Alongs: U.S. PresidentsJohn
Jacobson. Name the U.S. presidents in order and learn some
interesting fun facts. Did you know the father of our country wore
wooden teeth? Which president helped write the Declaration of
Independence and played the cello? What president was known
for his fireside chats with the American people? Sing across the
curriculum with familiar melodies set to new presidential lyrics.
Perform the songs with piano or use the professionally produced
recording. Choreography and reproducible lyric sheets are included.
Songs include: The Presidents; Oh Where Have You Been,
Washington?; Adams Adams; Hail Thomas Jefferson; Fur Lincoln;
Celebrate FDR; Hip Hooray for JFK; Look Ronald Reagan and Obama
Party With the Presidents.
10374972 Reproducible Book . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 3-6 19.99
10374973 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.99
10374975 Reproducible Book/CD . . . . . . . . . Gr. 3-6 49.99
n Teaching Music Across HistoryValeaira Luppens & Greg
Foreman. This reproducible resource will help students understand
the ways that music and the arts reflect our culture and how historical
events have shaped our civilization and customs. The CD includes
listening examples of works by great Classical composers to support
and reinforce the lessons.
10386437 Reproducible Book/CD . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 34.99
n Teaching Music Across the CurriculumValeaira Luppens
& Greg Foreman. This is an innovative music teaching tool that
supports students' learning needs while increasing critical and
higher level thinking skills in their developing brains. By using the
authors' inventive teaching techniques, music educators can create
musical meaning while simultaneously reinforcing and supporting
other curricula, such as Communication Arts, Math, History, Social
Studies, and Science. Teaching Music Across the Curriculum offers
creative, fun, and ready-to-teach lesson plans that will help to build
and increase musical skills.
10295199 Reproducible Book . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 26.99
n Teaching Music Through ArtGreg Foreman & Valeaira
Luppens. With this resource students will have the opportunity to
learn musical concepts quickly and thoroughly, and create beautiful
music-related art projects. Easy preparation with excellent results.
10462584 Reproducible Book/CD . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 34.99
Reading Rainbow
DVDs
Travel on a marvelous
musical journey with innovative
host LeVar Burton.
Abiyoyo Reading Rainbow.
This book is a storysong retold and sung by its author, Pete Seeger. Based on a South African lullaby and
folk story, a boy and his father come up with a plan to save the townspeople from a giant, Abiyoyo. Host
LeVar Burton reveals some of the ways a story can be told with music. Features that are incorporated in
this rhythmic episode include an upbeat music video, a rap video, a professional dance group, and computer
animation accompanied by music.
10018325 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Barn Dance! Reading Rainbow.
Unable to sleep, a young boy follows the sound of music across the fields and finds an unusual barn dance
in progress. Host LeVar Burton takes viewers to the hilltops of Tennessee for a look at true bluegrass music
and dancing. Clogging is featured, along with various instruments used by bluegrass musicians. Viewers learn
how a fiddle maker creates an instrument from beginning to end.
10018326 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Berlioz the Bear Reading Rainbow.
Berlioz the bear and his fellow musicians are due to play for the town ball when their bandwagon becomes
stuck in a hole in the road. The surprise that saves the day is the strange buzzing in Berlioz's instrument.
Host LeVar Burton goes on a musical journey through New York City, meeting many musicians who call
the streets their stage. Viewers go behind the scenes at the Boys Choir of Harlem and visit with the boys and
their director, while learning that the rhythm and energy of music draw people together.
10018327 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Mama Don't Allow Reading Rainbow.
When Miles gets a saxophone for his birthday, neither his parents nor his neighborhood can stand the
racket. No one guesses what is in store for them, when Miles and his Swamp Band receive an invitation
to play at the Alligator Ball. Host LeVar Burton introduces the viewers to Fred Newman, a mouth sounds
performer. Fred makes amazing sound effects with just his mouth and playing all the parts of the instruments
in the song Mama Don't Allow. LeVar then visits with jazz saxophone artist Earl Turbinton about creating
improvisational music. Earl demonstrates how music can express emotion.
10018331 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Ty's One-Man Band Reading Rainbow.
On a hot, humdrum day, Ty meets a mysterious man who uses a washboard, comb, spoons, and a pail to
create a one-man band out of thin air! This leads LeVar on an exploration to a concert in the park, where he
discovers a rap band, doo-wop group, jazz band, and salsa band - all different types of music. An a cappella
singing group and talented Ben Vereen add to the mix.
10018329 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba Reading Rainbow.
A little girl hatches a plan to bring Broadway to her matinee loving aunt who's in bed recovering from a
rhumba-related spill. Meet Dr. Walter Turnball and the Boy's Choir of Harlem as they rehearse their songs
and talk about what choir has done for them. The viewers take a trip to Broadway and meet some of the cast
members of the musical, "Cats," and watch them put on their make-up as they get ready for a performance.
10018334 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin Reading Rainbow.
The feature book in this episode explores how rhyming, melodies, and mathematics help combine sounds of
different instruments, making music fun - and fun music. Taking a trip to the Juilliard School of Music, host
LeVar finds out how orchestra members combine their sounds and work as a team under the leadership of
the conductor. Then "STOMP," a percussion performance group, demonstrates how it incorporates creativity,
expression, rhythm, dance, and self-expression in a team effort that's very active and entertaining.
10018330 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 1-6 33.95
10052682 CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
