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the clash
Kindergarteners marched to the beat of The Clash and stood up for what they believed…
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crayon comparison
Have you been tempted to purchase crayons at your local discount store? Have you thought…
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outfitting a country music star
In this lesson, students will heard about the origins of American country music, including Hollywood…
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hey! ho! let’s Go!
The Ramones are the quintessential punk band. They had holes in their jeans, their shoes…
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the man in black
In his song called, “The Man in Black,” Johnny Cash expressed that always wearing black…
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new wave
New Wave In the 1980s, fashion and music turned colorful and fun. Electronic keyboards and…
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hip hop dj
Students will love learning about the origins of hip hop culture in 1970s New York.…
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the birth of rock’n’roll
Let’s go a journey through the mid-1900s with the musicians and music producers who influenced…
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decorate a goth bedroom
Goth (short for gothic) music is, well, a little sad. It can express deep feelings…
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a jumpsuit fit for a king
Elvis was known as the King of Rock n Roll. He was part of a…
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joan jett
My kindergarteners already knew the song I Love Rock n Roll, but this week, they…
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the one where ms. y. goes behind the scenes
In the hundreds of podcast episodes that I’ve recently listened to, art teachers’ stories seem…
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soul train
We love watching Soul Train! There’s no better way to see some amazing moves, vintage…
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aretha franklin
Here, students learn about the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin! We got to color her…
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bo diddley
Blues legend Bo Diddley played a very unusual guitar. It didn’t look like other guitars…
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sister rosetta tharpe
There are three reasons why Sister Rosetta Tharpe didn’t get the credit that she deserved…
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prince
When Prince was a young teenager, he loved basketball but wasn’t as tall as the…
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Doo Wop
Doo Wop music incorporates consonant blends and vowel sounds, making it a great way for…
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Let’s swing!
Tonight’s the night! Invite a friend and join Ms. Y. and her big band for…
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