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It's almost that time of year again when bugs and insects come out of their little holes. And, although most adults aren’t too fond of insects, children are absolutely fascinated by them.
That’s why Carolyn Kisloski and I created our unit on BUGS AND INSECTS along with this video.
We wanted to integrate science, technology, engineering, art, language arts, and math in a fun and meaningful way. And now it’s FREE just for you!
Here are some links for free downloads:
Lyrics and activities:
Printable cards:
One per page:
Four per page:
Click this link to visit my web site and learn more about the free unit:
This STEM packet includes a Prezi about Bugs and Insects; QR Codes about insects, insect life cycles, and various children's books about insects; writing prompts to go with books (which also include a QR code, so the kids can listen to the stories again at home!); and hands-on activities, games, and art projects that are tried-and-true. It also includes a download of my song “The Insect's Body.”
Dr. Jean believes that music, singing and movement all enhance the learning environment. Students learn more and retain information longer when the presentation is reinforced with music and song.
You might want to check out Dr. Jean's blog and sign up for it as well:
Dr. Jean has more than 450 song available on iTunes.
Here are the top ten reasons to SING every day!
1. When you sing your brain emits endorphins, and endorphins make you happy! Emotions are critical to learning.
2. Music is multi-sensory. The more senses you get going to the brain, the more likely the message will get there.
3. Music is powerful for prior-learning. If children are exposed to concepts while singing, it is easier for them to learn when formally introduced.
4. Music nurtures phonemic awareness (alliteration, rhyme, etc.).
5. Songs and chants are a natural way to develop oral language and auditory memory.
6. Poems and songs lay a foundation for fluency and enhance short term memory.
7. Children are able to use their imaginations and create pictures in their brains when they sing. This is an important part of reading comprehension.
8. Repetition is a key to learning. It is much more fun to repeat songs than worksheets!
9. Singing and dancing relieve stress and oxygenate the brain.
10. Through music and movement ALL children can feel successful.
A “community of learners” is enhanced when teachers and children enjoy something together! There was a study that was reported on National Public Radio called “Alive Inside.”
In the research study they made iPods of songs that had a special significance to patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
These patients didn’t recognize family members, but when they heard the music they tapped their feet, sang the words, and smiled!
So many things that we do in our classrooms will be forgotten, but the songs will be stored in children’s brains for a lifetime!
What a privilege to be able to do this!
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