After (what seemed like) a long month, February is finally here. February is Black History Month and we find ourselves bringing in themes of love and friendship due to Valentine’s Day.
We are sharing our favorite ideas, songs and activities you can bring to your early childhood music lesson classes or sessions this February.
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What to teach this month in your preschool and kindergarten music classes:
1- Black Women In History by Fyütch
Some books highlighting Black women in history:
Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams by Mary Nhin
Serena Williams: A Kid's Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset by Mary Nhin
The Story of Rosa Parks by Patricia A. Pingry
Rosa Parks: A Kid's Book About Standing Up For What's Right by Mary Nhin
2- Skating: A Movement Songs + A Craft!
"Skating" is a stop-and-go movement song. I think you and the kids are going to LOVE it because it is a song + a craft + a movement activity all in one! Check out this blog post for ideas on how to use it in your classroom or therapy sessions.
3- K-I-N-D
Some extension ideas about kindness:
12 Simple Preschool Kindness Activities by Empowered Parents
Some ideas based on the book “While We Can’t Hug” from Teaching With Orff
Celebrating Kindness with “When We are Kind” from The Classroom Bookshelf
4- Snuggle Puppy
A melody for the children's book "Snuggle Puppy" by Sandra Boynton. A beautiful book for preschool & kindergarten music class this winter season and Valentine's day!
5- I Can Do THings
We love using affirmation cards for an extension activity. We love these ones and these ones.
6- You’re My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards
A melody for the sweet book You’re My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards and illustrated by Natalie Marshall. 📚 🎶
7- Love
We love this song by music therapist Aimee Roylance, MA, MT-BC that she wrote during one of our songwriting challenges on Instagram! Also included in this blog post.
8- Black history songs for kids by Fyütch
9- I Like The Me I See! By Culture Queen
Culture Queen on Spotify.
10- I Am The Future Of Black History by Culture Queen
11- I Am Enough by Grace Byers
A melody for the children's book "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers. A wonderful, beautiful and affirming book to include in your preschool and kindergarten lessons.
12-Nighttime Symphony by Timbaland
A melody for the children's singable book "Nighttime Symphony" by Timbaland. A wonderful book to include in your preschool and kindergarten lessons.
13- A playlist including songs by Black children’s music artists
Link to the full playlist here.
