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Here is a lively Hanukkah activity on the gathering drum that is great for your youngest music makers and students learning to read rhythm! Don't have a gathering drum? Small unpitched percussion also works great! Read More...
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Here are some activities to bring joy and delight to your classroom in those few “after the concert” lessons! Read More...
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An important part of my music lessons is for the child to be the leader - making up their own pitches, lyrics, movement. There’s also places where the rest of the children must listen carefull Read More...
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Happy spring! Enjoy this playlist of visuals and activity ideas about April showers bringing growth, abundance, and a superbloom of May flowers. In Case You Missed It My new Mini Workshop, Read More...
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Using Rhymes in the Rain, the sky is the limit for creativity for you and your young students! New visuals/PowerPoints are now available in our Big Kids Make Music curriculum! Not yet a member? Read More...
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Music! It’s timing, form, math, phrasing, coordination, movement, playing, singing, creating, listening, improvisation! These two February videos are songs who’s activities offer all of Read More...
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Creative Moves for Oktoberfest! Here’s some ideas for your classes to make up their own moves during Oktoberfest! Get creative with claps, slaps, taps and flaps! Perhaps shapes, even wooden Read More...
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Making a rain stick is easy and a bouquet of flowers (rainbow streamers!) is quick and simple! Here’s how easy the streamers are to make: Gather your old, frayed scarves. This is the only thing you need! Read More...
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The reasons I love using sopranino recorder in my lessons - Orff Exploration Time, a musical start and stop signal! This handy little tool is a part of my online and live training course and used in my lesson plans, bot Read More...
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Apple Tree! Who could guess how much this song motivates children to participate! Apples come in many colors and varieties. There are hundreds of recipes calling for apples. There’s several ways to cut apples, and Read More...
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Here’s a YouTube playlist of songs from my Travel Theme. From babies to 8th grade, from a car, wagon, boat or plane, there’s a song for your music makers! Even a girl named Sally in a rocket ship! https://ww Read More...
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There is an order, a sequence of types of activities that will bring musical success. In the area of timing and singing, this is especially true if music is introduced at an early age. Goin’ on a Bike Ride is a del Read More...
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I loved seeing everyone at our last mini workshops zoom session and have had some requests to do it again. So here’s the survey to see what top 2 topics will win this time. Like last time, you can& Read More...
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Here’s a little love song and dance from me and the Music Rhapsody Teachers! Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, etc…any day is a good day to spread love and happiness! Read More...
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Drum Circles include "free play" for exploration, improvisation, enjoying the groove! But having structured activities bring a lot of fun and satisfaction to the music making group. One source that is very helpfu Read More...
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Whether its kitchen instruments, Remo drums or Sound Shapes, or assorted percussion, here’s a couple of fun, easy songs that can offer little solo opportunities, splitting the group for s Read More...
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Due to continuing California health concerns, we are extending our virtual/online training and resource specials! Save $100 when you sign up for Liv Read More...
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A Baking/Cooking Theme for Musical Holiday Food lessons! (Any questions on any of these, just click Ask Lynn on the homepage of Music Box! Not a member? send questions to info@musicrhapsody.com. Lynn is ready to h Read More...
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Thank you to all of our dedicated teachers who participated in my 4 Mini Workshops on Wednesday! The workshop recording, workshop notes and resources will be emailed to those who registered. Didn&rs Read More...
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Join me this month to celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of Music Box! I am so grateful to the members who have supported our amazing community of like-minded teachers! Here’s a few ways we will be celebratin Read More...
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Our new animated videos, recordings with and without vocals and simple props and movement, make it easier for remote and live performances. Here’s a look at Stars from my Holiday Songs and Winter Adventu Read More...
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The start of our school year is almost here and we're so excited! We're letting parents know about all our different classroom options - indoor, outdoor, and Zoom! Music Rhapsody Members: new Remote Lesson Packs a Read More...
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I am so excited to introduce hundreds of beautiful PowerPoint slides included with our Rhythm Readers Module 1 for Music Rhapsody members! Rhythm Readers is an excellent choice since we can easily u Read More...
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I have seen teachers start way too hard, causing frustration by the students and the teacher. As one of my teachers said K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Silly!) I make a big deal about waiting until I have my turn. I use Read More...
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How about a music vacay this summer? Something that'll make you fall even more in love with teaching? Join me for teacher training in Redondo Beach, CA or Newark, NJ! Only ONE month left! Register by March 15, an Read More...
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Schools often celebrate the 100th day of Kindergarten. Here's a few ideas from Lynn Kleiner for a counting celebration activity. musicrhapsody.com After introducing the rhymes using echos, students stand around the para Read More...
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Come join me for a dynamic, highly interactive music teacher training course, covering early childhood through elementary (including Orff and recorder). Whether you come for the sandy beaches of Redondo Beach, Cali Read More...
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I was asked for a list of songs, stories and the notes introduced in the Recorder Rookies lesson plan packs. Have a look! We never get tired of these lessons! Here’s the list. Here’s a couple pict Read More...
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I hope this video will inspire you and your students to create a magical snowfall through movement. Glockenspiels and metallophones can very easily add sparkle to this lesson too! Before watching the video, here&r Read More...
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Have a listen to the Orff players and singers bringing in the New Year! Read More...
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Thanks to our member Carla for posting this precious picture in Music Box of her class acting out “Oscar the Cat” from "What’s That on the Tree". This song is from Holiday Song Read More...
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Well, here we go, the December crazy times! Many of you know, I am personally trying to spend a little more time relaxing, and the staff in our schools and parents in our studio classes all seem to be looking for w Read More...
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All of us at Music Rhapsody are so thankful for your commitment and the joy you bring to your students through music! And I know all of your students are thankful to have you as wonderful teachers. Take a look at Read More...
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From a simple dance to Orff with recorder, this song just makes you smile! Here’s our animated video to introduce the children to the Turkey Song and give yourself some much needed vocal rest! (It's short, so Read More...
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Here’s our favorite “must have items” for the best Turkey Activities! Shoo Turkey and Turkey Feathers (instrumental track) - Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic Turkey Song Pictures - Digital Read More...
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The doctor’s orders for me to rest and a Teacher’s dilemma of children laying down during class got me thinking of a Napping/Sleeping/Relaxing Theme! This is a great de-stressing theme for me, and maybe Read More...
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Last Friday's cohort of new Online Teachers was so much fun! We hope to see many more faces at our second cohort, which is this Thursday, October 17, 4pm PST! If this Thursday doesn't work for you, Ann will Read More...
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This week, I had a request for the “Sandy Sandy Sand” video from my Teacher Training Course. Whether you take live or online training, this song is used as an example of LOTS of opportunities for sol Read More...
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I’m so excited for the September 28 Workshop in Pasadena! New Videos! The first, Ten Froggies (Orff, movement, felt set) shows more an adult version of the movement, since the jumping is only on the Read More...
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Here’s another character from my new book, Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures! Vinnie the Vole lives with friends and family under the snow in the song "Subnivean". This topic is so exciting (t Read More...
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If you have already purchased my new book, you know there is an exciting area called Digital Resources where you can find visuals, manipulatives, videos, student handouts, and more. The exciting part of this area i Read More...
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WOW! What an exciting response to the topic CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT! We had hundreds of teachers who were on the waitlist, since we could only take 100 attendants for each of our webinars. Here are a few more tips on Music Read More...
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Our Elementary Classroom Management Webinar has filled up, but don't worry, we added a second time! So if you didn’t get in, join Coach Ann and I on Monday, August 5, at 6:15-7:00 PST for an Elementary Classr Read More...
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I'm so excited to announce that my latest book and CD, Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures, is finally HERE! AND… there’s a new workshop planned too! I can’t wait to share all this with Read More...
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At the end of every school year, I ask the children what their favorite activities were. I also survey the teachers after the training to find out if there’s something they especially enjoy. The two thin Read More...
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There’s exciting new resources coming this month to both Music Box and Music Rhapsody Members, designed to make your school year easier and more FUN! To see levels of membership, click here. BIG NEWS! For Read More...
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It's concert season, and that means I finished another Songs of the Sea concert today! The children decorated our concert venue with scuba men, jellyfish, and of course, Larry the Lobster! Look Read More...
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The children love the lessons, and you love your job! That’s what happens when you teach the right thing at the right time. Students are more engaged and successful, and you're happier because o Read More...
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My live teacher training in LA and NYC is a month away, and I couldn't be more excited! BUT, I couldn't help but notice all of the teachers who mentioned that despite how much they wanted to come, they weren't Read More...
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Wow, just in time for a Mother’s Day celebration, my son and I finished 38 recordings with vocals and accompaniment tracks for my upcoming book Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures! I&r Read More...
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As always, Scuba Man was a big hit at the Songs of the Sea Concerts last week! I loved how the alto metallophone can accompany Scuba Man so beautifully. Just play these chords in root posit Read More...
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I can’t believe most of us are in Module 4 now! I know I say this about ALL the modules, but this has so many of my favorites! The past month or so, the amazing butterfly migration here in Southern Calif Read More...
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"Who’s that tapping? Who’s that scratching?" From our toddlers, preschoolers, and K-2, everyone loves singing "Who's That Hatching" and playing with their hatching babies! Each child picks a baby animal for Read More...
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Here's another hit from our Ocean Theme! I'm all about repetition with variety! Here's one way we played "Scuba Man" in class. Check out the video and find the felt set at the Music Rhapsody shop here. Click here t Read More...
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Hi folks! Just wanted to share the fact that our web techie will not be available to change the discount price on this year's teacher training until Monday, so if you would still like the biggest savings on LIVE su Read More...
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If you register by today, you save $150 on this summer's Teacher Training! It's not too late to plan an exciting summer vacation at the beaches of California or big city of New York. We have several signups already Read More...
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As always, our awesome MR Members can attend live teacher training for half tuition, BUT, if you register by March 15, it's half off our earliest special rate. It's not too late to plan an exciting summer vacation a Read More...
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Making up verses, making up movement, decisions on form, working with others -- these are just a few of the things we see in the music room that come from a creative Orff approach. “Catching” them with ideas Read More...
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It's not just a song! “Five Little Monkeys” has drama, emotion, adventure, suspense, and joy! In this clip, watch and listen to our young ones pretend to be monkeys as they go for a walk, spread out their bla Read More...
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Planning concerts around a theme is always motivating for me. Choosing songs, creating our own verses and movement, solo singing, playing instruments, and beat keeping are all beautiful demonstrations of what we do in ou Read More...
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Baby/Toddler Music Classes: I was asked about many questions about baby and toddler music so thought I would give my recommendations for teachers who are new to working with Early Childhood, specifically Baby/Toddl Read More...
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This month at Music Rhapsody, we held our annual Open House Week, where we opened up our doors to the community with several free events and classes for children of all ages. One of my favorite events was Winter St Read More...
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Hi folks! Take a listen to some of our students singing and playing this snowman classic! Accompanying visuals are also available with Orff orchestration, both free in Music Box this week (you can use the Read More...
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“New Year, New Year” is a fun way to start 2019 elementary lessons, with students playing some Big Ben sounds on the Orff instruments and singing about their New Year’s resolutions! This is now fre Read More...
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Working with many age groups is so much fun for me! This week, I saw everything from babies to adults with special needs. Each group had me saying "this is my favorite!" Here's a few highlights. Yesterday, I had "Toddle Read More...
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These are just a few of the topics new this week in Music Box. Christmas Caroling with kindergarten students Using the parachute with the baby class Assorted whacky instruments for sound effects Halloween signals Read More...
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This well-known story lends itself well to experiencing tempo changes as the Little Old Lady walks/runs at different speeds. Use Orff instruments and your Italian music vocabulary (lento, adagio, allegro, presto!, etc.) Read More...
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Year after year, I am delighted with the children's singing and drawing when playing this pumpkin game (this video and activity is from Rhythm Readers Lesson Plans). I've never had two finished pumpkins that look alike! Read More...
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First of all, big thanks to Gary King and Shenanigans for this, their music is fabulous. This recording, Cross Dance, is from a collection Music Rhapsody uses in all levels of lesson plans, early childhood to elementary, Read More...
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Here's a bit from one of our Rhythm Reader plans showing the movement part of the lesson. This is in lesson 3 & 4, based on half notes for the slow walk to look for frogs (remember, we just had "Froggy Goes to School" to Read More...
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Maximum participation happens when our music lesson is about COSTUMES! You can see and feel the excitement rise when you talk about the fun of seeing trick-or-treaters at your door. Explain to your class that you would Read More...
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Here's some of my favorite puppets, felts, props and visuals for fall lessons. You can keep the attention of young children when you use statements like "Look! How many numbers am I putting on the felt board?" And "what Read More...
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An Orff Approach! Rarely do we have an activity where we are just sitting or standing and singing. We are rocking, patsching, marching, playing while we sing. Starting with our youngest classes, you will see us tapping t Read More...
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I love "I love the mountains" for so many reasons. 1. The memories for the adults "I remember that one from camp when I was a kid!" 2. The easy sing-along part for everyone No matter what the age group everyone can sin Read More...
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Want something special for the last day of classes? Need a song for the graduation? A parent visit? How about a musical hug for the classroom teachers or thanks to the PTO? Here's a NEW ARRANGEMENT of an awesome choice! Read More...
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As we get close to the end of this school year, I’m feeling the love to the dedicated teachers who attended workshops, courses, online training, purchased new resources, instruments, and so many did this with their Read More...
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If you are looking for a great way to teach dynamics and music vocabulary, it doesn't get more exciting than Grizzly Bear from My Trip to the Mountains book/CD! Even the youngest love to Crescendo! There are several opti Read More...
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Last week was the "Week of the Young Child." We had workshops for teachers, assemblies for schools, kindergarten celebrations and many school concerts. This year, we are following our mountain theme so we selected songs Read More...
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Yes! Its true! The Worm in the Apple puppet is back! Its been a long time without him and the homemade models just didn’t have the same personality. For years, we used our magic apple to learn the children&rsquo Read More...
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When we get the request in our schools for Earth Day ideas, it's quite easy to offer suggestions by showing our "Love for Our Planet" theme books about the ocean, mountains, farms, and rain forest. If you are new to our Read More...
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I've had several teachers ask me about activities for the Gathering Drum. Those of you who have been to my online or live training course know that I use this amazing instrument in every lesson, every week in 6 age group Read More...
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Gathering Drum! The list of activities and benefits is larger than the drum itself! Here’s just 20 of the experiences common in Lynn Kleiner’s Drumming Activities: Beat Form Phrasing Dynamics Tem Read More...
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Its Bunny time! Listen to the "Jack in the Box" song (from Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too!) with our Rabbit in the Hat lyrics. Sitting in a circle, we all tap the beat and sing "Rabbit in the Hat so quiet and st Read More...
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Once again I take you back in time to my classroom long, long ago. But the amazing thing is, the children love to hear about the magical wee little man and his wee little bag as much now as they did then. Listen to their Read More...
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Let's go back in time (way back) and see how my wee little shoe from my wee little bag (I punched small holes in a suede shoe insert and used a very large needle and yarn) inspires musical playing of finger cymbals. Rem Read More...
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My staff and I are presenting "My Trip to the Mountains" theme this year. Here's a video on concert planning, our transition song and why it's an important part of our concert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGyt-pNdf0 Read More...
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Things are looking very green in Music Box since we are thinking about what is ahead in March! Read my blog for some fun freebies for St. Patrick's Day and year round fun, too. EXPLORATION TIME! (with a little descripti Read More...
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Happy Valentines Day! JOY! That's what we feel when we have music and movement! These are students from my ensemble from years ago making up their moves to this classic love song, Love will Keep us Together. I still get Read More...
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Here are 4 of our favorite ways to celebrate 100 Days of Kindergarten Celebration! 1. 100 Days of CountingThere are endless possibilities of Counting songs and Rhymes with percussion and movement!Check out the Percussio Read More...
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Share a ride with your darlin' (or your best friend) in the little red wagon. Enjoy my baby class going for a little adventure. (Additional verses are on the recording) See the video here! Get more verses on the recor Read More...
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Tired of the snow already? Let's warm our hearts with some love songs! Music Box is full of Valentine activities for every age level: babies, tots, preschool and elementary too. Just type Valentine in the SEARCH feature Read More...
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One of our members requested ideas for a Circus theme program. This brought back many memories of this delightful theme. When you enter "Circus" in the SEARCH feature in the top of the Music Box menu bar, two forum discu Read More...
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My Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Music Lesson Plans all include Stories with Music (from an active Orff approach of course!) Here’s some top reasons why I think my selection of stories are one of the most Read More...
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To prepare for your weekly lessons and concerts in the new year, I will be available in Music Box throughout the next few weeks. This is a fun place to chat, ask questions, get free downloads and recordings, and receive Read More...
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We are having so much fun with our little winter penguin friend. This is our annual gift to our students. Here's a few of the activities we're doing with our holiday friend this week. Read my blog about winter music l Read More...
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A penguin theme is adorable for music lessons in the winter or at a holiday camp. I found these precious penguins at one of the online discount stores and purchased a class set. At my Music Rhapsody studio, children each Read More...
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The NEW and much improved edition of Rhythm Readers Lesson Plan Pack 14-25 is here! Take a peek at Lynn and her students and see the fun and learning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSmK08Otz40&index=5&list=PLcGAMvU2YN Read More...
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I had a request for a Chanukah song. “Take a Potato” is one of my favorite. Get out your gathering drum or hand drums and play on the repeated words, then RUMBLE (tremolo) on the "Oh!" You can also use this f Read More...
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A few props can add so much to your Holiday Concert. Whether its inviting parents to the classroom for some songs or having the kids up on stage, adding just one "theme" item will bump up the "Ah, so precious" factor. It Read More...
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Preschool and Kindergarten Music Classes will love this holiday lesson. Check out the video of the Gingerbread Man dancing the Trepak from the Nutcracker. FREE to our members! My Music Gingerbread Man lesson plan Read More...
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I have many requests for assistance with holiday shows from my own teaching staff, from preschools and elementary schools, as well as Music Rhapsody and Music Box members. Last week, a school contacted me for help with t Read More...
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Click below to watch two renditions of Turkey Feathers! First up, a dress with multiple belt loops led this student to her idea for this dancing turkey! (the recording is Turkey Feathers Instrumental version) from Farm Read More...
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The Music Box Blog and Forum are full of ideas for every age level. Here's a few for the popular SPIDER theme! Here's one perfect for the amazing Gathering Drum! (Hand drums will work too) Eensy Weensy Spider is a huge Read More...
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I like to give options for visuals, puppets, and props. Choices to purchase or make. Here's plenty of choices for your pumpkins for the rhyme I use for beat keeping, pitch matching solos and drumming "Five Little Jack-o' Read More...
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Your motivation to learn and be better for your students is obvious by your requests, questions and certainly by the number of you that have gone through training and become members! WOW! Thank you! This week's Read More...
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I've had a few requests so I'll share those with you the next couple weeks. The Spanish and English lyrics were not included with our digital download of the beloved Spanish Music Rhapsody CD. Thanks to your requests, w Read More...
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This week's featured video is a floor game from the Babies Make Music curriculum. Whether you are a teacher, aunt or uncle, parent or grandparent, the baby training from the online or live training is SUPER beneficial! F Read More...
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I cannot stop thinking of our teachers, their families, friends and communities in Texas. Here's a video to encourage quick evaporation! MISTER SUN Lynn Kleiner's Music Rhapsody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97_agrwN Read More...
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Hi Lynn, Stranger in the Woods (zip file) will not open on my Mac at home nor my Dell at school. Can you please check into this please :-) Thank you, Claudia
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Hello Lynn and Music Box / Music Rhapsody folks, I've not had this problem before, but what do I do to get the zip files to open??? I am a Mac user. Claudia Akridge, from Georgia
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The Wedding was beautiful! Here's my daughter and her new husband! And now its time for school! Do you have trouble learning all those names? Do you have a favorite name game or something you use to help you remember Read More...
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As we all gear up for the beginning of the school year, I prepare for family, friends, flowers, food and lots of air mattresses to arrive at our home in anticipation for our daughter’s wedding! We are excited to ho Read More...
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Music and Movement activities with props for preschool and elementary music lessons can make listening to classical orchestral music something they request over and over! These jellyfish made from extra large coffee filt Read More...
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I have had such fun over the past month with our live and online teacher training. Here are some photos from the live trainings and online training cohorts. Is my turkey gone? Not yet! Music Read More...
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I have had a few requests this week that are sure to make you smile! Here is a summer theme that is great for summer camps and end of school year fun. My blog has plenty of summer hits – who doesn’t lov Read More...
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One of our members asked for a story with music using percussion and it reminded me of our “Don’t Wake Up Mama” since Mother’s Day is coming up! Great for sound effects, I have add Read More...
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Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic is great for a GARDEN theme! All Around the Gardeners Bench: Easy Orff, an opportunity for solos (pitch matching/singing in tune), a time for props (tinsel for the rain, scarves fo Read More...
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Drumming with Music Rhapsody materials using Sound Shapes have been one of the most successful activities for my special education classes. There are a variety of limitations for playing, but the sound shapes offer fle Read More...
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Even though some of your are digging out from snow and trying to stay warm, spring is right around the corner. What does spring mean? BUNNIES! Check out some of my favorite bunny rhymes and puppets. Read More...
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Once again I am including a variety of activities for Irish music-making. This week’s download, Cockles and Mussels, will have all your classes singing, dancing, and playing. Check out this week's blo Read More...
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PK, Kindergarten and Elementary Music time with Irish Music for St Patricks Day Lessons or anytime of year are the highlight of www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com this month. One popular tune that will soon become a favorite i Read More...
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This week’s blog features some great activities for March music making, including St. Patricks Day and Irish themes. You are certain to find some golden nuggets in this listing for ages 3-10. And th Read More...
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St. Patricks day music lessons are filled with green and gold, leprechauns, silly songs, limericks and so much music making fun. Enjoy a variety of activities for singing, dancing, listening, playing and creating offered Read More...
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I hope you enjoyed the download for Shosholoza last week and the recording of this song on the Brilliant Beginnings CD. I wanted to highlight another great selection on this CD, Jackson’s Morning Brush. Read More...
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I love this time of year. For my staff and students, this is a great learning time without worrying about concert prep. For me, it is also a popular time for professional development in many school districts. I lov Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, I love doing this Valentine mixer (sing “Heel toe on the line, will you be my Valentine?” OR Will You Be a Friend of Mine?). I have added a hand clap Read More...
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Healthy Teacher with a Healthy Voice: When you have an awesome lesson plan and the props, instruments and puppets that make kids love your lesson and you love your job, Life is good! Except……this time of ye Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, You know materials are "keepers" when two things happen: When the children say "Again! Again!" When you look forward to the time of year when you get to present the lesson aga Read More...
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Happy 2017 Music Box Friends! We have exciting plans for this year with lots of improvements to Music Box as well as the Music Rhapsody Membership area. Movie time! Enjoy a peek at "Let it Snow" and then a funn Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, From all of us at Music Rhapsody and Music Box, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a joyous holiday season! Music Box, Music Box Downloads and the shop at Music Rha Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, I hope all of you have had huge success with your holiday lessons and shows and you are headed for a relaxing break! January is a great time for Snowmen activities so today Read More...
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Can't you hear Julie Andrews singing? This week I thought I would share some of my most favorite things. Perhaps some of these items would brighten the holidays for a classroom or music teacher or a lit Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, It is time to jingle all the way through the holidays and the winter months with these jingle bell favorites. There is bell ringing for every age group. For a little history on the most Read More...
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Hi Music Box Friends, Hearing the Nutcracker puts everyone in such a festive mood this time of year. I thought you might like a few choices of activities. Here are options for Trepak. Watch me with my 2 Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, It was fun playing with hundreds of bouncing bees last week at the NAEYC conference. Here's a video of me with a few of the teachers and their beat keeping bees. Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, Well it's a big week! I am hanging out with Remo, making music with teachers at the Conference for the National Association of Education of the Young Child (NAEYC). We are having Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, Thanks to all of you who came to the Atlanta Orff Chapter this past weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at the summer training in Charlotte, NC! Check out a few of Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, It was so great to see so many of you at the San Diego Orff workshop last week! I love seeing all of the new members in Music Box! We are so glad to have you join us. You are awes Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, Did you see the adorable answer to "Who is it?" for the Somebody's Knockin' in last week's free download for PowerPoint or SMARTBoard? If you don't know who was knocking, you can Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, Many of us doing the ages 3-6 year lesson plans from Music Rhapsody and Music Box membership have been enjoying frogs! Froggy Goes to School, Jump Frog Jump, Ten Little Froggies f Read More...
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I have a variety of materials I use for holiday concerts as well as holiday lessons. The SEARCH feature in Music Box will allow you to find specific topics and age groups, watch videos of learning the materials, Read More...
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Hi Music Box Friends, JUMP FROG JUMP! SING FROG SING! Check out these videos from our Music Rhapsody Membership. These videos give a peek at one of the videos included for teachers from Lesson 3: Young M Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends This week, a few of your questions inspired us to do a video tour of Music Box to highlight some of Music Box's resource areas. We hope this is helpful. As always, your questions a Read More...
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PreK, Kindergarten Singing Games and Activities for Pitch Matching My YouTube video in this weeks Music Box newsletter features one of hundreds of activities I use for matching pitch and singing in tune. Why so many? Wh Read More...
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Classroom Management in the Elementary Music Room is an area that challenges even the most experienced teachers but certainly new teachers. Having hired and trained teachers at Music Rhapsody for well over 30 years, th Read More...
Posted by Tomilee Deatherage
I am told there are lesson plans for babies, toddlers etc but I only see lesson plans starting at age 2. Is there a place I could see all lesson plans available by age? Thank you!
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Dear Music Box Friends, Hello.... it's me... not Adele, but Lynn! I was wondering if after all these weeks you'd like to sing A new hello song They say that the start of class is great for singing a Read More...
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Hi Music Box Friends, I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. As a new year begins, we are excited about our new Hello and Goodbye Songs. Check o Read More...
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Hi Music Box Friends, I know that some of you are already back to school and some of you are getting ready. I hope everything is going well for all! In my blog this week, I have some options for songs and recordings to Read More...
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Wow! There’s lots of names to learn at the beginning of the school year! Here’s a few music activities I use at the beginning of the year from several of my different age groups. Little Secrets: Read More...
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Orff Schulwerk, more relevant than ever! As more and more children have increased screen time as a part of home, school, work and play time, Orff Schulwerk is more relevant than ever. Our class is a time for m Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Songs of the Sea will be something very SPECIAL with smooth sailing for all when you incorporate some of these exciting items! Song Resources: Songs of the Sea Book/CD, In All Kinds of Weather Book/CD,&nb Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, It has been another week of concerts in schools and in our after school program at Music Rhapsody. It really is incredible when the students and parents feel such pride and you can cele Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, Great to talk with you at the Webinar last night. After our summer trainings finish, we'll do it again! Thanks for sharing your questions. Remember, any time you have a question, click Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, I am excited to offer a WEBINAR on June 2 at 6:30PM Pacific Standard Time. All Teachers (Members and Future Members!) are invited to join me as I answer your questions as we explore som Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, As our school year is winding down, I am on the lookout for what to do next school year. How about some fresh, active, exciting lesson plans? These lessons are designed with the student and teach Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, As promised, I am highlighting a few favorites for the end of the year. Los Machetes is one I use from infants through fifth grade. This song was recorded for Music Rhapsody by Gary King an Read More...
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Dear Music Box Friends, Over the next several weeks, I will be suggesting some activities for those last few lessons of the school year. The last lesson or two can be a bit of a challenge for teachers, but it can Read More...
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As my preschoolers and elementary students played their tone blocks, drums, triangles, rhythm sticks, ocean drum,(and more) preparing for their upcoming concerts, I was overwhelmed with emotion as I remembered th Read More...
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Wow, what a Pre-K music week I had! After 6 rehearsals with delightful 2-5 year old preschool concerts, I had assemblies at a school district for their Pre-K and K classes. For the assemblies (I call this Music Read More...
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Preschool Music Lesson Plans, Pre-K and Kindergarten Music Curriculum, and all the early childhood music lessons are designed to stimulate and develop every part of the young child’s brain: hearing, vision, speec Read More...
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Music and Movement is a critical part of a complete early childhood education. In fact, learning things like counting, colors, concepts such as high and low, long and short, loud and soft, in and out, and about t Read More...
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I love teaching recorder because I teach it using stories, from an Orff approach. This brings a lot of variety to the lessons! Being unpredictable and action packed is the key to classroom management and success! If you Read More...
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Here's a lesson I've shared for Mother's Day that is just adorable for Valentine's Day too: Skinamerink a dink a dink,Skinamerink a doo,I love you.Skinamerink a dink a dink,Skinamerink a doo,I love you.I love you in the Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Music Classes after the Holiday Performance call for something a little special! Here's a favorite I've enjoyed for many, many years. Get your set of jingle bells (enough for one for each student and the teac Read More...
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Creepy Spiders replace Ladybugs! (From In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music)Since our lesson plan for Melody Makers (from Music Box Downloads, weekly lessons) calls for Ladybugs but it was Halloween, I decided to cha Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Two Year Old Music Time! Class after class with the 2 year olds this week made me smile. These precious little music makers, joyfully participating in “Five Little Leaves” from In All Kinds of Weather, Kids M Read More...
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The beginning of the school year can bring some fears and tears from our little music makers especially in our schools where the 2 year old class has to leave their classroom, which they are just starting to feel comfort Read More...
Posted by Sasami Ashworth
Hello! There was a question about South American music so I decided to just do a post about Spanish language music in MR/MB! The Spanish CD is a great place to find music from many Spanish speaking countries, and "Cheki Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Many Music Box teachers are preparing for their return to school. I thought I would highlight a few places to look on Music Box for some review or something new for your school year. Hopefully this will also help n Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Elementary Music Teachers looking for music lesson plan ideas can watch a variety of workshops in Music Box, as they follow along with workshop notes they can print out in Music Box Downloads, click Video Lessons. www.ly Read More...
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Sound Shapes, Boomwhackers, Orff instruments…Basic or Novelty? As an Orff teacher in preschools and elementary schools as well as a teacher trainer since the 1980s, I am amazed at what instruments teachers or sch Read More...
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Lynn Kleiner’s Puppets with a Purpose is a video series that features music activities using adorable puppets from www.musicrhapsody.com. Ideas for music lesson plans include singing, pitch matching games, in Read More...
Posted by Mayumi Grasso
Hi Lynn, I was wondering if there is a curriculum you follow for each grade? Meaning what concepts do you teach in each grade? I teach K - 5. Thanks so much for your help! Mayumi
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Has anyone replaced the nuts and bolts on the inside of the gathering drum handles with something else that lies flat? When we turn the drum over to use as a boat, the screw/bolt heads protrude and can poke the kids whil Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
An Ocean Theme concert is adorable for preschool, kindergarten and primary grades. A teacher using the Songs of the Sea book asked if 10 Fish in the Sea is a good song for Orff for Preschool. Since this song has a Read More...
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The gathering drum offers a very special, unique experience to the music classroom. Sitting around the huge Lynn Kleiner Remo Gathering Drum* immediately promotes group participation. This bonding experience Read More...
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Valentine’s Day music for baby and toddler classes is a great request Barb. One of my favorite pieces of music for entering the music room and exploration on the gathering drum is Captain and Tennille&r Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
I love seasonal activities. Students learn a lot more than music and are so excited about the lesson. Winter stories will warm up the music room with movement, instruments and singing. These are the annual on Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Jingle Bells, not allowed? Bah, humbug! I say NO! Let it snow! Let’s all have the opportunity to enjoy this song about snow and a horse drawn sleigh! Jingle Bells is a wonderful sleigh song written by James Lord Pi Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Two of my favorite pairings for fall are drums and shakers. Powama (Brilliant Begginings CD and in the Simply Music Rhapsody curriculum/Playlists) and Shoo Turkey (from Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moosic CD as well as t Read More...
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Homemade instruments using recycle items are a delightful and musical way to celebrate “Love our Planet.” I have many ideas for homemade instruments in In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music, Songs of the S Read More...
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I have been asked to present the best of “Music Rhapsody” early childhood program at a Conference. I’m so curious if your list would match mine. After more than 35 awesome fun years of making music with Read More...
Posted by Karin Nanos
I'm looking for activity suggestions for children birth-3 years of age using the gathering drum. My students have varying degrees of abilities. Some have low muscle tone and aren't able to move their bodies easily. Some Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Recently, a teacher was discussing what brand of recorders to choose for her elementary class. Some of the suggestions were far from the quality that I insist on for my students. I know some settings have very limi Read More...
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Lynn’s Suggested Shaker Eggs Songs Songs of the Sea Sandy Sandy Sand* Wipe Out Spanish Music Rhapsody Cheki Morena Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too Silly Sam* Up So Hig Read More...
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BIG update for my Music Box friends! I spent the day with the incredible Remo Belli himself, now 87 years old and as sharp and fit as ever, working on how to improve instruments for babies, children wit Read More...
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Best Screen Saver – Making Music! Too much screen time for children is a frequent concern among educators, parents, even the American Academy of Pediatrics. Why does it matter how much media our children are consu Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
January, February, time for snow We’ve got lessons, want to know? Log into www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com and watch videos, print downloads, read stories with music, and view winter ideas that will wa Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Since the launch of Simply Music Rhapsody teacher licensing in 2012 we have only offered teacher training workshops to music teachers intending to fulfill the SMR licensing and teaching requirements. This year we are THR Read More...
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Music teachers looking for lesson plans, songs, stories with music and more should click Downloads after logging in at www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com. Looking for CDs, puppets, felts, story books, teacher books Read More...
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A teacher was asked to have some type of song or activity to go with their Spirit Week where each child is asked to wear their favorite "team" shirt. Here's the song that he will teach: Take me out to the Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
I love that after 35 years in the early childhood and elementary music classroom, I am still excited about the start of another school year! Looking around Music Box, I am reminded of years of my favorite back to school, Read More...
Posted by Barb Bonisteel
Is anyone else having trouble viewing the new classical videos that have been recently posted. I am able to hear everything but am not able to see anything?
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Dear Music Box Friends, Since I am teaching in Southern California, I might not see the changes of the seasons like many of you but I still get excited to bring out my favorite books, puppets and songs for autumn, inclu Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Weather Songs, Songs for Holiday Shows, Snow and Winter Songs are all topics in the Music Box Forum. Go to www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com. The book and CD, In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music is available at www.music Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Baby Music Classes is a topic in the forum at www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com. See what the favorites are from our classes. For teachers who are members of Music Box, please share your favorite baby music activity in the Mu Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Ukulele is great but what age should you introduce it? Most of the instruments at Music Rhapsody’s Summer Music Day camp are just not age appropriate for our youngest campers, 5-6 year olds. We recommend the clarin Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Sometimes you just never know! My 4-6 year old introduction to Orff class was practicing their parts for "The Butterfly" from my book Jungle Beat. Each had decided on the part they wanted to play on their Orff instrument Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
A great way to get new ideas and improve our teaching is by observing other Orff teachers. You might pick up techniques on classroom control, see how to encourage participation, when to limit the student “ide Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
New Music Teachers will get lots of teaching tips from the video lessons at www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com. See a variety of Lynn Kleiner's workshops including Orff activities for 4-8 year olds, music for parents and their Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Introducing Simply Music Rhapsody, a new licensing program for early childhood music teachers. This is an exciting change to my annual music teacher training program and I’d like to share the big news with you!&nbs Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
A Music Box Teacher has asked about World Music for a Concert Theme for Preschoolers. I think this is also a great topic for preschool music lessons too. Though this discussion is in the Music Box Forum at www.lynnkleine Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
For the complete story, music and video of a performance, go to www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com to DOWNLOADS and VIDEOS. Orff instruments can easily accompany this story, even Music Rhapsody's one octave colored glockenspie Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Recorder, from an Orff approach, is a new category coming to the downloads in www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com. The recorder class is an exciting experience for students as it goes from movement to singing to instrumen Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Many Music Box teachers are preparing for their return to school. I thought I would highlight a few places to look on Music Box for some review or something new for your school year. Hopefully this will also help n Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Why ukulele ? I enjoy playing the guitar but traveling for workshops and concerts as well as to a variety of schools with my guitar was difficult, especially the flights! Switching to the ukulele lightened my loa Read More...
Posted by Ute Braun
It's the time of year for most of us to start our spring songs. One of our all time favorites is "Who's That Hatching" from "In All Kinds of Weather" Book. (You can check the forum for more spring ideas and ideas for "Wh Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
"Colored Eggs" is a free download under theme lessons in Music Box. Enjoy this fresh and easy lesson! The forum in Music Box is discussing lesson plans for preschool and elementary spring music classes. A few things for Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
There is a musical story for every special time of year in your classroom. Detailed lesson plans for the following books are in Music Box so far: Back to School: Froggy Goes to School, The Very Busy Spider Winter Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
The forum is discussing delightful ideas for Valentine's Day music lessons. Go to www.lynnkleinersmusicbox.com and click on forum to see the great ideas and share with this creative group of teachers! Ferdinand is Read More...
Posted by Ute Braun
We just added two Downloads under Special Lessons, ideas for the CD "Our Favorite Shenanigans" on music box. Lots of ideas for instruments, movement , circle and line dances for mommy and me classes with babie Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
If you have ever purchased your own Orff instruments, you know the significant investment. Fostering care and respect for these beautiful instruments will cut down on needed repairs and make students awa Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
I am so appreciative of the feedback I have recieved for the new website! Its barely 2 months and teachers have inquired, shared, suggested, guided and directed me in a way that benefits all members immed Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
I was asked to do a song about Presidents since the 7-8 year old class in one of our schools was doing a unit on them. I hated to interrupt Music Rhapsody's “Melody Maker” lesson plans that Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Music Box has some free "Hello Songs" in downloads under SONGS. Music Rhapsody is using this one in the key of F. These 5 year olds performed the Hello Song for their holiday show opener to introduce the audience to the Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Music Rhapsody's Rhythm Readers classes are full of singing, dancing, and playing instruments, just like all Music Rhapsody classes. However, unique to the classes for this level, following an introduction to Orff Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
"I love your puppets! They are so beautiful. I love how there is a song for every puppet you offer but when I use your puppets, its not as engaging as when you use your puppets! What am I missing?" I recently heard this Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
There is a free lesson plan in Lynn Kleiner's Music Box for Sound Shapes. Look in downloards under Special Lessons. In the forum, under questions for Lynn, there are tips on what kind of Sound Shapes to buy and what to d Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
One of the reasons Music Box has been created is so I can share answers to some of the questions I have been answering for years and years. One of those is “What can I do for my preschool/kindergarten holiday conce Read More...
Posted by Ute Braun
I just wanted to share with everyone how much I enjoy our Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move CD with the classical music on it. I did “Run, Run!” beginning of the school year with the cat sleeping and the l Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
I had a teacher ask if I could recommend one of my books for some Thanksgiving activities. I had to say Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moosic. Turkey Feathers and Shoo Turkey are huge hits in November with all our preschoo Read More...
Posted by Ute Braun
Another parent in my kindergarten class asked me today, when should I start my child on private lessons. With older children 4 and up this seems to be the most asked question I get and also a main reason for parents to n Read More...
Posted by Ute Braun
I think one of the reasons for parents to discontinue with classes for their 1-3 year olds is that they don't feel like their little ones are participating. Just today another mom that has been coming for 1 1/2 years sai Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Wow, this is the week for discipline questions! Emails from teachers and parents asking about 2-4 year olds. Our hope is that our lessons are so much fun and so engaging that we do not have behavior problems but Read More...
Posted by Lynn Kleiner
Such a great theme! Everyone looked so great in green and the Christmas trees were fun decorations. Lots of the materials were from Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too! I will be putting this concert plan in the box Read More...