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All children need to have music as a part of their education, not because children need to become accomplished musicians (though certainly a worth while objective), but to encourage the development of sensitivity, creativity, and discipline, while at the same time bringing joy into their everyday classroom experiences. Music contributes to the education of the whole child beyond the basic need for literacy and numeracy. As a whole brain activity it is unique in the core of educational curricula uniting cognitive musical elements formed on both sides of the brain. It provides opportunity for self expression, divergent thinking, and problem solving. It also enhances the development of positive self esteem and engages students in opportunities to work cooperatively in group interaction. In short, music attends to the need to include humanity as an essential part of our children's education.
This songbook was sponsored by the Fine Arts division of the Utah State Board of Education and features practical music lessons correlated to the Utah State Music Core Curriculum standards and Integrated across the elementary education curriculum.
Favorite Songs and Music Activities for Elementary Teachers and their Students Songbook
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Songbook Contents:
Favorite Songs and Music Activities for Elementary Teachers and their Students Songbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Honey You Can't Love One
Refer to New River Train
It's Raining, lt's Pouring
Refer to Rain, Rain
Sandy Land
Refer to Skip to My Lou
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Refer to All Night, All Day
When the Saints go Marching In
Refer to This Train
Introduction
Glossary
Alabama Gal | Play
A dance for two couple sets
A Ram Sam Sam | Play
A simple line dance in a middle eastern style
Apples and Bananas | Play
A couple dance performed with a Cha Cha rhythm
Cotton-Eyed Joe | Play
A contemporary American country line dance for sets of 3
Kum Ba Yah | Play
A line dance reflecting the peaceful character of the song
Mama Paquita | Play
A Latin America line dance popular at Carnival
My Home's in Montana | Play
A line dance with a relaxing triple meeting
New River Train | Play
A couple dance reminiscent of traditional American country style
Oh, How Lovely is the Evening | Play
A Zimple circle dance in triple meter
Paw Paw Patch | Play
A simple dance for three person sets
She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain | Play
A square dance in traditional formation
Skip to My Lou | Play
An easy circle dance for walking or skipping
Tinga Layo | Play
A couple dance in an adapted Calypso style
Turkey in the Straw | Play
A simple variation of the traditional Virginia Reel in long sets
Wabash Cannon Ball | Play
The "Patty Cake Polka" a traditional pioneer couple dance
We Come to Greet You in Peace | Play
A line dance in traditional Israeli style