In today's episode, I'm also going to give you 7 tips to help you save time by using a theme. The best part is that we'll use fall-themed storybooks and their incredible potential to elevate your elementary music lessons. As we chat about fall storybooks,

Get ready to explore how the magic of fall can enhance your music classroom through fall storybooks. So, grab your favorite cozy sweater, a warm cup of cider, and let's embark on a musical adventure that will make this fall season truly unforgettable for both you and your students.

1. **Choose a clear theme:** Discover the charm of fall's endless possibilities and how to choose themes that resonate with your students.

2. **Selecting the Perfect Storybook to fit your theme:** Learn the art of selecting the ideal storybook with captivating illustrations and a meaningful message. I recommend some wonderful fall storybooks and give you some tips on how to use them.

3. **Repeating Patterns:** Find repeating patterns and learn how they can teach rhythm and musical form.

4. **Sound words:** Learn how to use sound words to teach music skills.

5. **Movement words:** Discover how to use a storybook to help your students move.

6. **Steady Beat:** Harness the natural rhythm found in storybooks to teach the concept of a steady beat.

7. **Add Instruments to the Mix:** Uncover the power of teaching instrument technique through storybooks. I'll share specific ways to incorporate instruments into the recommended books.

What we talked about

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All links for storybooks are Amazon affiliate links.

Leaf Trouble, by Jonathan Emmett

One Red Apple, by Harriet Ziefert

Music for the movement for One Red Apple

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves, by Lucille Colandro

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat, by Lucille Colandro

Click, Clack Boo, by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin

Room on the Broom Lesson Plan

Book a Storybook Lesson Planning Call with Jeanette

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