Class Notes Lesson Library

Poetry and music have so much in common! Connect to poetry while listening to some poetry-inspired pieces of music. For grades K-5.

Explore STEADY BEAT by dancing, stomping, and clapping to catchy tunes! For Grades K-5.

Dan Nass composed "One-Dog Canoe" based on the book by Mary Casanova. Utilize the included coloring activity while listening to the narrated story.

Staccato means short, separate musical sounds. Experience staccato through movement by hopping like bunnies in this music lesson. For grades K-3.

Imaginative play helps develop social, physical, language, and cognitive skills in children. And it's fun! Use music as a tool in this Listening Adventure. For grades K-5.

Fast or slow means tempo! In our Class Notes Tempo Video, we see lumberjacks moving to different speeds. End the lesson with a game of Tempo Olympics! For Grades K-5.

The brass family is one of four main instrument families in the orchestra. Learn how to make a sound on a brass instrument and hear recordings of various brass instruments. For Grades K-5.

Timbre (TAM-ber) is a word that describes the unique and special sound of any instrument or sound source. Use household objects to explore timbre and create your own instrument. For grades K-5.

Mallet instruments are a part of the percussion family. In this lesson, you'll learn about four different kinds of mallet instruments. For grades K-5.

This Music and Mindfulness lesson is great for all ages! Explore meditation as a tool for self-regulation. Listen to some calming music while learning to breathe deep and be still.