Musical
Picture Books:
Children's Literature as a Catalyst
for Developing Individual Potential in Music
Adapt your current use of picture books to go beyond the standards
and also help each child reach his or her individual potential in music!
This virtual presentation was planned as a continuous 36-minute video, beginning with a theoretical background and progressing to videos of children engaged in classroom activities. However, if you have less time or are specifically interested in one portion of the presentation, please feel free to watch only those segments that interest you. You can always return to watch another segment at another time if you wish. Please also note the downloadable lesson plans and resource list at the bottom of the page.
Click on the picture to go to each video page.
You will need the QuickTime media player to watch these videos. You can download it free from Apple.
2. Singing Books
8:16
Videos of lessons using
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*The Crabfish
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*Five Little Ducks
3. Chanting Books
12:44
Videos of lessons using
* Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
* Two Sticks
4. Activities with Music
8:43
Videos of lessons using
* Bee-bim Bop!
* Down by the Station
5. Final Tips
1:25
Tips to remember, references, and video permission
1. Introduction
6:27
Theoretical background, music in early childhood, information about the presenters
Resource List
All the picture books used in the video lessons,
plus many others you can use to teach music.
Picture Book Resource List.pdf
Lesson Plans
Contact the presenters:
