3rd Grade Other (Music) Resources

This set of 7 Hispanic Heritage Month Music and Dance Styles Reading Comprehension Passages is a vibrant collection that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic community.

Each passage focuses on a different music or dance style, providing an engaging exploration of its history, significance, and influence.

The passages cover a variety of styles, including:

• Flamenco
• Salsa
• Mariachi
• Tango
• Cumbia
• Merengue
• Bachata

Each passage comes with a set of written response questions that encourage students to delve deeper into the text and reflect on what they’ve learned. These questions are designed to test comprehension, stimulate discussion, and promote a deeper understanding of the material.

To assist in grading and provide clear feedback, each passage also includes an answer key. This allows for quick and easy assessment of students’ understanding and helps guide future instruction.

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• Mexican music instruments reading comprehension passages
• Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages
• Mexican Independence Day reading comprehension passages
• Hispanic Heritage Month music bingo game
• Hispanic Heritage Month Mexican/Spanish Food Reading

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The follow-up to "Rhythm Wind Up and PITCH! and MELODY Wind Up and PITCH!"
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This one will get the kids on their edge of their seats!

You will need 1 thing for this particular game:

• A sticky suction cup ball (or maybe a soft squishy ball)

The students will see an instrument at the bottom of their screen and memorize the timbre of the instrument (should know beforehand what it is and how it sounds!) They will then hear a musical example of an endless loop of orchestral and band instruments playing in all different ranges from low to high (Teacher will click the speaker icon to play)

Take a listen...

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One of the instruments will be the instrument that is on the screen. AS SOON AS THEY HEAR THAT INSTRUMENT, they throw their suction cup ball at the target. The first kid who gets it correct is the winner (and make sure you advance the slide to make the target turn green) :)

Obviously, we cannot play this as a class because of

1. The amount of suction cup balls tossed at the screen would be insane

2. Team A v Team B would be a bit more competitive and only two balls would be launched at once

If you don't have a whiteboard/projection screen, you can alternatively have the students raise their hand when they hear it and choose the kid who has their hand up the fastest.

Have a great time with this fast paced game!

Is your young drummer hungry for more solos and activities outside of the Rock'n'Rollin Level 1 Book?

Have no fear! Introducing...the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 ENCORE Book!

The ENCORE Book includes 20 MORE SOLOS and 18 MORE ACTIVITIES to tide your drummer over until they get into Level 2.

Solos in Level 1 ENCORE use the simplified 3 line staff found in Unit 6 of the Level 1 method book and incorporate all the instruments on a drumset.

Rock'n'Rollin 1 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 1 method book, or as a transition from Level 1 into Level 2.

You can also use this book as a stand-alone method book for young drummers who are starting off their lessons.

Be sure to check out our other Rock'n'Rollin method books:

• Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 (Single User Licence)
• Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 (Studio/School Licence)
• Rockn'Rollin' Level 2 (Single User Licence)
• Rock'n'Rollin' Level 2 (Studio/School Licence)

This version of the book IS reproducible, so you can make as many copies of the book as you need for your school or studio.

Use this song with lyrics written to the melody for "12 Days of Christmas", to welcome your students as well as to discuss procedures and expectations in the classroom. If you choose to perform it, please give credit to me for the lyrics, since the melody is in public domain and can be used freely. Enjoy this song to welcome your young elementary learners!

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This bundle is a comprehensive collection of reading comprehension passages designed to engage students during Hispanic Heritage Month. It includes:

1. Hispanic Heritage Month Music and Dance Styles Reading Comprehension Passages: This set explores the rich and diverse music and dance styles of Hispanic culture, enhancing students’ understanding and appreciation.
2. Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions: These passages cover a range of topics related to Hispanic heritage, accompanied by multiple-choice questions to test students’ comprehension.
3. Mexican Independence Day Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions: This set provides insight into the historical significance of Mexican Independence Day, with multiple-choice questions to reinforce learning.
4. Mexican Music Instruments Reading Passages|Hispanic Heritage Month|Questions: This set delves into the unique musical instruments of Mexico, offering students an engaging way to learn about this aspect of Hispanic heritage.
5. Spanish/Mexican foods Reading comprehension passages with short answer questions. This set of passages highlights traditional dishes from Hispanic culture, allowing students to improve their reading skills while exploring cultural heritage.
6. **Music Bingo Game -**This bingo game is a fun and interactive way to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx music in your classroom.

Each passage is designed to not only improve reading skills but also educate students about the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities.

The multiple-choice questions and answer keys accompanying each passage further enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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Getting your students to improve on rhythm and melody can't be any easier with "Boom and Response"!

In this resource, there are 3 tracks totally 5 minutes that you can play for your students (and repeat if necessary). Each track is a specific amount of beats for the "Call" (4 beats, 6 beats, or 8 beats) with the same amount of empty beats that follow directly after -- and thats where you students submit their "Response"

You can utilize this in one of several ways:

1. Assign boomwhackers to your students and have them play the response (any mixture of rhythms and beats) back to you directly after they hear the call
2. Individually listen to each student as they compose their OWN response after they hear the call
3. Assign TWO boomwhackers per student and have them play a melodic response to the "Call" they heard
4. Separate kids into chordal groups for Boomwhackers (C Major, F Major, G Major, etc) and have each chord take turns during a response (C Major goes first... then F Major can go next, G Major next, and so forth)
5. Ask them to utilize dynamics (piano and forte, crescendo and diminuendo, throughout their response) on their Boomwhackers

Or any other crazy way you may think!

Have a great time with this!

Here come the Little Jammers! This new program from ZSMP/Seckman Music Studio is a Kids Band Discovery curriculum that teaches students the basics of playing Guitar, Keyboard, Drums, and a little singing as well! Little Jammers uses colored notes on the staff and instruments to allow kids to visually learn the music.

This Preview Pack includes 5 of the 21 songs from the full program curriculum. In the pack, you'll have the lessons plans, set-up instructions, band books for the kids, 10 backing tracks, and teacher scores for the 5 songs. Preview Pack materials are studio-licensed so you may make as many copies as needed, but the Little Jammers name may not be used; song titles can be published for programs and concerts.

You will need additional material and instruments for this program such as: Half-sized guitar, jr drumset, small synth/keyboard, amplifier and appropriate cables, all explained in the set-up material.

The Full Program is set to be released Summer 2020 and will include an option to add on a naming license. For more information and for our other products, visit us on: facebook.com/zsmusicpublishing

Use one of Eric Carle's classic books to introduce and review 16th notes! If you are looking for a fun chant to go with this book which will introduce sixteenth notes, look no further! Learn the chant and say it at the end of the book. Use the beat charts to decode for and introduce ta, ti-ti, rest and tiri-tiri syllables. Use the accompanying worksheet to decode for sixteenth note rhythms. While you are reviewing sixteenth notes, review rests as well, by asking students why there are boxes over the punctuation marks. Great for late 2nd-3rd grade.

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This is a comprehensive bundle of 10 October Reading Comprehension Passages, each followed by Multiple Choice Questions and written response questions to test the student's understanding of various topics and holidays within the month of October.

The passages cover a wide array of topics, providing a rich cultural and historical perspective about the lively Oktoberfest, the traditions of Canadian Thanksgiving, and exploring the significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The bundle also includes engaging readings about apples and pumpkins, perfect for the harvest season.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have included enlightening passages about famous Hispanic figures, musical instruments, and dance styles.

Last but not least, your students will discover the fascinating tale of Johnny Appleseed through our dedicated passages.

Each passage is accompanied by an answer key for easy reference.

This October Reading Bundle is your perfect companion for a cozy autumn afternoon, offering a blend of education and entertainment.

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Trying to wean the kids off of the letter names but want to do it easily? Start with a warmup! In "Super Simple Recorder Warmups", you'll receive 25 4-beat exercises designed to warmup your kids while working on quarter and half note patterns.

Use the background accompaniment tracks if you wish (ranging from 80bpm to 117bpm) and reinforce the notes of the staff and rhythms throughout before heading into your recorder activity!

Included in this version are the recorder notes, G, A, B, and C

Get your Santa Hat or Angel Wings, grab the Ukulele and get ready to learn some of your favorite Christmas Tunes! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.

First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).

The second part of the book includes 10 familiar Christmas songs:

• Jingle Bells
• Silent Night
• Joy to the World
• The First Noel
• Up On the Housetop
• Deck the Hall
• Angels We Have Heard on High
• The 12 Days of Christmas
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas
• and, Auld Lang Syne

In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!

Let us do the teaching for you! Included in this PDF download are links to videos that go along with each lesson and song in the book! The links are listed in the front of the PDF, and in each lesson and song page throughout. The videos are also grouped into a playlist so you can use that instead of relying on the links in the book.

This is a studio/school licensed product, so you may duplicate as needed for your students. You may not share this resource with other schools/studios as this product contains links to video lessons.

Use this book from the classic series to practice decoding, solfege and playing instruments all in one lesson! Depending on the age of the students, children can chant, sing or play the rhythm of the chant on the recorders! Additional beat and rhythm charts as well as worksheet (can be used digitally through Easel) provide ta, ti-ti and quarter rest decoding practice. Adaptable for grades PreK-3rd.

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This bundle of September Reading Comprehension Passages is a rich and diverse collection designed to educate and engage students through the month of September.

Here’s a brief description of each passage:

• Johnny Appleseed Day: This is a collection of passages that delve into the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed, exploring his contributions to American history and the apple industry.
• Patriot Day (September 11): This set provides a comprehensive look at the events of September 11, 2001, their impact on American society, and the ongoing commemoration efforts.
• Constitution Day: A series of passages that explore the creation and significance of the U.S. Constitution, its amendments, and its role in shaping American democracy.
• Mexican Independence Day: This bundle delves into the history, traditions, and celebrations associated with Mexican Independence Day, providing a rich understanding of this significant event.
• Hispanic Heritage Month: A collection of passages that celebrate the famous Hispanic and Hispanic American figures in history
• Mexican Music Instruments: This set explores traditional Mexican musical instruments.
• Hispanic Music and Dance Styles: A series of passages that take readers on a journey through various Hispanic music genres and dance styles, highlighting their cultural significance and influence.
• Grandparent’s Day: This collection emphasizes the importance of grandparents in our lives and history of grandparent's day
• Labor Day: A set of passages that provide insight into the origins of Labor Day, its historical context, and its significance as a tribute to workers’ contributions to society

Each set is meticulously crafted to ensure it is informative and engaging, promoting critical thinking while improving reading comprehension skills.

Multiple choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys are also included with each passage.

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A game that will keep your 4th and 5th graders entertained, engaged, and competitively charged, here's INSTRUMENT IMPOSTER inspired by "Among Us"!

In Instrument Imposter, you will see 2 or 3 "crewmates" assigned with different woodwind, brass, percussion, or string instruments

A musical example will be played where all of the crewmates will play their assigned their instruments (either separated or together).

During the example, You, along with your students, will soon find out that the one of the instruments was the the wrong instrument played (the FLUTE crewmate shown actually played the CLARINET... or maybe the SNARE DRUM crewmate played the XYLOPHONE)

Your task is to decide which crewmate is the IMPOSTER by selecting the one crewmate instrumentalist who didn't play the correct instrumenr). Advance the slide and check your answer and go through the rounds!

Included in this resource are

• Mp3 examples embedded in each question
• A printout where you can replicate and cut out cards (if you want the students to place on the floor or hold up to show which one was the imposter)
• 3 levels of rhythms with 2 and 3 imposters (last one is a duet!) :)

Have a terrific time with this while your kids study timbre and the instrument families!

Pick up your copy of the Ukulele Chord Crash Course and get to playing asap! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.

First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).

The second part of the book includes 20 familiar folk songs and nursery rhymes kids know such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "Twinkle Little Star", "Danny Boy", and more! In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!

Video lessons for this course are coming soon: Visit seckmanmusic.com/vma for more information.
Note, this is licensed for studio/school use, so you may make duplications as needed.

Introduce sixteenth notes to your students one of Judith Viorst's classic books! If you are looking for a fun chant to go with this book which will introduce sixteenth notes, look no further! Learn the chant and then have your students speak it every time Alexander says he will not be moving. Use the accompanying worksheet to decode for sixteenth note rhythms. While you are reviewing sixteenth notes, review rests as well, by asking students why there are boxes over the punctuation marks. Great for late 2nd-3rd grade.

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End of the year review or just starting up with aural theory? Try on "Inspector Interval"!

In this fast paced game, students will do a brief review of how a musical interval is defined and jump right into the contest -- have an interval on the treble clef staff appear and TEAM A or TEAM B will have to name the interval as fast as they can!

There are no qualities of intervals (major 2nd, minor 6th, etc), just interval names by itself. There will always be a grounded "F", so the intervals will be built on top of that

We usually play this game 'around the world' style. We start off on the left side or right side of the the room and the first two people stand up and you flash an interval on the screen. The student who gets the note correct gets to move onto the next child in the class while the other student sits. That student has to make their way through the entire class before being deemed champion... but they could be beat at ANY TIME! You can mix it up, left side, right side, boys/girls, etc. Kids get ultra competitive!

... or use it as an individual activity!

Get your Santa Hat or Angel Wings, grab the Ukulele and get ready to learn some of your favorite Christmas Tunes! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.

First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).

The second part of the book includes 10 familiar Christmas songs:

• Jingle Bells
• Silent Night
• Joy to the World
• The First Noel
• Up On the Housetop
• Deck the Hall
• Angels We Have Heard on High
• The 12 Days of Christmas
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas
• and, Auld Lang Syne

In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!

Video lessons for this course are coming soon: Visit seckmanmusic.com/vma for more information.

Note, this is a single-user license only. Duplication is Prohibited.

Use this chant with included beat and rhythm charts to introduce, and practice triplets with your students. Have fun chanting as you keep the beat through either clapping, patting or playing instruments. After you are done, hand out the worksheet either in paper form or digitally and have students practice writing the triplets out. Great for younger learners as a steady beat activity and adaptable for grades PreK-3. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other time students need reminders of the power of love!

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Need to connect with your kids with their pop music through general music? Involve them in a new BODY PERCUSSION version with BTS' smash hit "Dynamite"

There are five all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 3 times). Then, apply it to body percussion with the corresponding icons for STOMP, CLAP, SNAP, and PAT

Here's the track so you can play along...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD62mQpTH8k

Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!