Songs for Teaching Using Music to Promote Learning ______________________________________________________________ Creative teachers can use music to teach content across the curriculum -- to students of all ages.  A host of experts brings you tested ideas for using the magic of music in your lesson plans. Research and Teacher Tips           Eric Jensen, "Dr. Jean" Feldman, Rich Allen, Chris Brewer, Hap Palmer and other pros           offer practical suggestions based on the latest in brain-based learning.           Classroom pointers and lesson plans for using educational music.   Using Music in Classroom Management           See our music for classroom Transitions, Energizers, Relaxers, and Positive Attitudes. Action Songs that Call for Physical Movement         Research indicates that children learn best when they can be physically active! Educational Lyrics and Recordings that Teach Content Area Subjects           Mathematics and Early Counting Skills           Foreign Languages                     Spanish, French, and more languages from around the world.           Science and the Environment                     Animals,  My Body, Health, and Fitness           Reading:  Phonics, Vocabulary, Comprehension                     Initial Letter Sounds                     Parts of Speech, Punctuation, and Spelling                     Phonemic Awareness           Social Studies:  History, Culture, Civics, and Geography,                     Folk and Multicultural Music.  American Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers.           Music: Songs that teach Music Appreciation, Music Theory and Musical Instruments.           Concepts for Preschool, Early Childhood, and Kindergarten                     Opposites, Colors, Sports and Games, Self-Care and Safety, Clothing,                     Seasons, Transportation,  Food and Nutrition, Animals and Fingerplays.           Social and Emotional Learning                     Friendship, Character and Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Etiquette and Family Life.            Cheers, Chants, Raps, and Poetry       Kids love to learn by rapping. You don't need instruments, recordings, or even a good           singing voice!  See our suggestions for educational chants. The Songs for Teaching  Store           Recordings, Song Books, Picture Books, and Professional References.      Artists and Composers Featured in this Site          Special thanks to these wonderful artists and composers of children's music who have provided their lyrics, support, and encouragement for this educational site:           Peter & Ellen Allard, Fran Avni, Lesley Beth, Tom Blodget, Kathleen Carroll, Tom Chapin, The Chenille Sisters, James Coffey, Ralph Covert, Katherine Dines, Sonja Dunn, "Dr. Jean" Feldman, Cathy Fink, John Forster, Gemini, Jim Gill, Nelson Gill, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, The Green Chili Jam Band, Jack Grunsky, Harry Guffee, Bill Harley, Jessica Harper, Kenny Hood, Geof Johnson, Billy Jonas, Sara Jordan, Rita Kirsch, The Learning Station, Josh Ledbetter, Tom Lehrer, Bonnie Lockhart, Barbara MacArthur, Sharon MacDonald, John McCutcheon, Lilia Mareski, Marcy Marxer, Paulette Meier,  Anna Moo, Jan Nigro, Hap Palmer, Tom Pease, Richard Perlmutter, David Polansky, Gary Rosen, Phil Rosenthal, Ben Rudnick, Nancy Schimmel, Joe Scruggs, Bill Shontz, Sing 2 School, Dee Skylan, Rachel Sumner, J.P. Taylor, Cynthia Tierney, Stacey Tipton, Skip West, Cheryl Wheeler, and Greg Whitfield.           See our Featured Resources of the Month Note to Mac users:  If you find that links on this page do not work with Internet Explorer,           please try Netscape to navigate this site. Get 30 free downloadable books from Reading A-Z © 2002-2003 S. Ruth Harris, LLC.  All rights reserved.