First We Sing: 100 Little Songs & Rhymes Friday, March 15, 2019
recommended by Jen Sper, School Choral and Classroom Music Specialist
The First, We Sing! series by Susan Brumfield offers guidance and direction for teachers who are new to the Kodály approach. Experienced teachers will find fresh ideas to supplement their materials, along with another perspective on Kodály’s philosophy and its implications for teaching today. New in the series this year:
First We Sing: 100 Little Songs and Rhymes by Susan Brumfield
“100 Little Songs and Rhymes” is a companion volume to Teaching Strategies: Rhythmic and Melodic Elements for Primary Grades. It consists of selections from the indexed K-2 Songlist, and includes the songs and rhymes suggested for preparation, presentation and practice of each element. The songs and rhymes in this “starter set” provide material for readiness skills in Kindergarten, and for reading and writing in Grades 1 and 2. Song melodies are provided along with game directions and activities. This collection also includes digital access to song recordings featuring a “teacher model” as a guide for performing and teaching the songs. Songs include: “Bluebird Bluebird,” “Button You Must Wander,” “The Closet Key,” “Engine Engine Number Nine,” “Great Big House in New Orleans,” “Hot Cross Buns,” “Ickle Ockle,” “Johnny Works with One Hammer,” “Los Pollitos,” “Oliver Twist,” and MANY more! Suggested for Grades K-2.
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About the Author:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.