First We Sing! 101 Songs & Games

(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.