Interactive Writing is specifically focused on the early phases of writing, and has special relevance to prekindergarten, kindergarten, grade 1 and 2 teachers.

Praised for its exceptional guidance in integrating music into other areas of the elementary curriculum, this comprehensive book is as appropriate for elementary teachers with limited musical experiences as it is for music specialists. The authors show teachers how to integrate music into their daily classroom curriculum through use of singing, playing instruments, listening, movement, creating music, studying music from a multicultural perspective, and relating music with the arts and other subject areas. They cover music fundamentals and provide materials and methods--including Orff, Kodály, and Dalcroze--for teaching music with confidence. This book contains planning guides that include model lesson plans and musical activities for children, plus more than 160 songs representing various historical periods and cultures. Important enhancements to this fourth edition include: more songs for K-2 children; greater coverage of technology, including CDs and videos; incorporation of the national standards for music education; greater attention to cultural diversity; and new photos and illustrations for enhanced musical learning.

Covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know. Full of music trivia, music history, comprehensive instruction and visual aids, music symbols, and chords throughout. This is a crash course in music theory that even professionals will enjoy.

This interactive, practical book for teachers not only contains creative ideas for group classes, but also includes mental energizers, room for notes, and brainstorming concepts for planning personalized group classes. It is divided into three sections: Part I lays the foundation for the educational philosophy behind group learning, Part II focuses on ideas for piano group classes, and Part III discusses teaching piano students with special needs.

"Provides ready-to-use music activities to supplement and extend the music curriculum. The activities teach fundamental music skills and concepts while they commemorate special events, seasons, and holidays of the calendar year."--Page iv.