Integrating Music Across the Elementary Curriculum

This book provides K–5 classroom teachers with detailed, practical ideas and examples for integrating music throughout the elementary curriculum. It includes lesson plans, teaching ideas, and strategies for integrating music with visual art, language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics, as well as a section addressing national standards. The lessons are designed to be fully taught by classroom teachers, and the content is accessible to those who lack formal music training.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

This comprehensive book is meticulously crafted to provide invaluable support to K–5 classroom teachers as they seamlessly integrate music throughout the elementary curriculum. It offers a wealth of detailed and practical ideas, accompanied by comprehensive lesson plans and an abundance of teaching ideas and strategies, spanning across visual art, language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. The book begins with an insightful overview of the interdisciplinary approach, paving the way for the subsequent chapters that delve into the profound connections between music and various other subjects within the elementary curriculum. Each chapter also includes a dedicated section that addresses national standards, presenting them in a user-friendly format with tables showcasing the specific standards incorporated into each lesson and activity.

To ensure its relevance and applicability, this text employs the most recent National Core Arts Standards (2015), as well as the most recent standards in mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. The lessons within this book are designed to be fully taught by classroom teachers, regardless of their formal music training. However, it is important to note that the content is firmly grounded in rigorous research and best practices, making it accessible and valuable to educators across the board. While classroom teachers can confidently deliver these lessons on their own, this book serves as a valuable tool for fostering partnerships and collaboration between classroom teachers and music specialists.

Furthermore, the lessons and activities included in this text have undergone extensive review and field testing in elementary classrooms, ensuring their practicality and effectiveness. Throughout the book, a strong emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary lessons that demonstrate authentic connections between disciplines while preserving the integrity of each individual field. A teacher-tested model is also provided, empowering teachers to create their own interdisciplinary lessons with confidence and success.

In conclusion, this book is a indispensable resource for K–5 classroom teachers who seek to enrich their curriculum with the power of music. It offers a wealth of ideas, strategies, and resources that empower educators to create engaging and meaningful music experiences for their students, fostering a love for music and promoting holistic learning across the elementary curriculum.

Weight: 578g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190085599