Amazing Music Sites for Kids Some say music makes the world go round. I don’t know if it makes it go round but it certainly makes it more fun. Today I have some music sites for you. Enjoy! Short classic songs from Mighty Book Songs such as Bingo and Found a Peanut…
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Music Activities for the Whole Family
Music Activities for the Whole Family Monday’s book post was all about music. Today you can check out these sites. They have a ton of activities for making music part of your everyday life. Musical Instruments from Activity Village cymbals, a trumpet, a Didgeridoo… 24 Easy to Make Musical Instruments…
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Terrific Books for Music Lovers (and Anyone Else!) It’s been a year since I last wrote a post featuring books with a music theme. These are definitely ones to check out! Journey to Jazzland by Gia Volterra de Saulnier, illustrated by Emily Zieroth Windy Flute played in an orchestra but she longed for…
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Christmas Music for Family Fun There’s nothing quite like Christmas music. It sends us into that Christmas place like nothing else can. It draws people together. It also gives opportunities to practice reading skills. There may be challenging words but since the lyrics are familiar, they are less threatening. Consider trying some of…
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x Amazing Music Sites for Kids x This week’s posts are all about music. Here are some music games to have fun with and maybe learn a little. I’ve placed the easier games first. x x World Music with Manny from Disney Match music to the country it comes from. x x Pluto’s Musical Maze…
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x Promoting Literacy through Music x To go along with Monday’s post on music books, here are sites with a ton of activities for making music part of your family’s life. x 15 Musical Instrument Crafts for Kids from Red Ted Art ankle bells, a water xylophone, straw pan pipes… x Music Crafts from Free Kids’…
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A Dozen Books for Young Music Lovers What is music? One dictionary defines it sound that has rhythm, melody, or harmony, usually produced by voice or instrument. A simpler definition is pleasant sounds made by voices or instruments. I think of music as sounds and rhythms that make you want to smile, sing, dance,…
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