Susan Brumfield

(ExpressiveArts). 101 Songs and Games for Singing, Playing and More is a companion volume to Teaching Strategies: Rhythmic and Melodic Elements for Intermediate Grades . A follow-up to 100 Little Songs and Rhymes for Primary Grades, this book includes a variety of more advanced songs and games suggested for the preparation, presentation and practice of each element, suitable for reading and writing in grades 3, 4 and 5. Songs are written in staff notation, and include extensive background notes on historical and cultural context, game instructions and suggested activities for classroom use. This collection also includes digital access to recordings featuring a "teacher model" as a guide for performing and teaching the songs. Suggested for grades 3-5.

(Expressive Art (Choral)). First We Sing Kodaly-Inspired Teaching and its companion volumes and materials offer guidance and direction for teachers who are new to the Kodaly approach. Experienced teachers will find fresh ideas to supplement their materials, along with another perspective on Kodaly's philosophy and its implications for teaching today. Finally, the books and teaching materials include a sample Kodaly-inspired curriculum guide, which can be adapted for a variety of school settings. Teaching Strategies for elements taught in the intermediate grades (3-5) are printed on 3-hole punched loose-leaf paper so teachers can easily customize the teaching sequence in order to make the most of each lesson. Each teaching strategy contains a list of requisite readiness elements and skills (what the students need to know and be able to do) before learning the new element. It includes a list of activities to prepare for the new element, a scripted, step-by-step procedure for presenting it, and ways to practice using the new element in each skill area.