February Books for Music Class

In this episode, we're diving into three powerful storybooks perfect for February: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli, My Heart by Corinna Luyken, and Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter. These stories beautifully connect with themes of kindness, fitting in, and resilience while offering creative ways to bring literacy and music together in your classroom. From Valentine’s Day lessons that celebrate love and connection to meaningful discussions about Black History Month, these books are the perfect way to foster both creativity and understanding.

You’ll hear lesson plan ideas that include a “tiny melody” and movement words to bring Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch to life, an improvisation activity inspired by My Heart to explore emotions and choices, and a thoughtful approach to teaching Follow the Drinking Gourd that ties in history, song, and purpose. These activities are designed to spark engagement and connect students to music in meaningful ways. Whether you’re looking to celebrate kindness, discuss historical topics, or inspire emotional growth, these stories have something for everyone. 🎵

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What We Talked About:

February Storybook recommendations 

Follow the Drinking Gourd, by Jeanette Winter

My Heart, by Corinna Luyken

Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, by Eileen Spinelli

My original song, Love is Everywhere

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