Introduce Your Students to the World of Music
Are you a music teacher looking for a new and engaging way to introduce your students to the world of music? Look no further than Make and Play! This comprehensive book provides easy instructions for producing simple instruments in the elementary music classroom, perfect for students of all ages and skill levels.
Multicultural Units for a Global Perspective
With Make and Play, you'll get reproducible pages with multicultural units based on countries around the world. From the rhythms of Africa to the melodies of Asia, each unit is carefully designed to give your students a global perspective on music.
Easy to Follow Instructions
The step-by-step pictorial guides in Make and Play make it easy for you and your students to create simple, inexpensive instruments representative of each country. No musical experience is necessary, and the results are sure to impress!
Learn About the Music of Each Country
Each unit comes with a background music information sheet, giving you and your students a brief introduction to the unique styles of music synonymous with each country. This is the perfect way to explore the rich cultural heritage of music from around the world.
Performance-Ready Units
The play-based units in Make and Play are designed to be performed in conjunction with the music included in each unit. This means that your students will get to showcase the instruments they've created, while also performing authentic, indigenous folktales. The result is a final, performance-ready product that's sure to delight audiences!
About the Author
Make and Play was written and classroom-tested by award-winning music teacher Valeaira Luppens. With her expertise and guidance, you can trust that you're getting the best resources for your music classroom.