R&L Education / National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Pages: 328
978-1-60709-267-4 • eBook • July 2009 • $65.50 • (£50.00)
Rebecca E. Hamik is an adjunct physical education professor at Hastings College as well as a physical education teacher at Hastings public schools. Catherine M. Wilson is a music teacher for Hastings Public Schools.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Unit One - My Body and Melodic Voice
Chapter 3 Unit Two - Happy, Healthy, Musical Me
Chapter 4 Unit Three - Positive Personality
Chapter 5 Unit Four - Skills and Thrills
Chapter 6 Unit Five - Games, Songs, and Seasons from Other Lands
Chapter 7 Unit Six - Holidays and Special Times
The Singin', Sweatin', and Storytime curriculum gives young students a broad understanding of music and movement. Lesson plans not only include sequential music and physical education concepts, but also multicultural songs, games, and stories, giving students a better understanding of the world around them. All plans actively engage students in a way that is fun and exciting. As a lifelong music educator, I highly recommend this innovative and easy to use book!
— Jim Kaiser, music coordinator, Hastings Public Schools, Nebraska
This book is ideal for integrating music, literature, and movement activities. It's all in here! This is the perfect guide for any elementary school as it has been developed by elementary teachers. Useable and practical for immediate use.
— Don Gronemeyer, elementary school principal, Alcott Elementary School, Hastings, Nebraska
The idea of collaboration between music and physical education is so practical. So many concepts overlap in the two disciplines that team teaching can creatively address time, space, or scheduling problems. These two teachers have developed lesson plans that combine the best of both worlds and link concepts to the academic world of literature. Each plan is developed around a book and includes movement, music, and fun. If you need a plan for every day of the year, read this book!
— Karen Ricker, Central District Physical Education Teacher of the Year, elementary school physical education specialist, Lincoln, Nebraska
Singin', Sweatin', and Storytime takes a unique and innovative approach at the integration of literature, physical education, and music. This textbook is recommended for educators desiring an interdisciplinary approach to the classroom and gymnasium. A great resource for new teachers as well as seasoned ones.
— Jeff Hoffman, chair, Department of Physical Education and Human Performance, Hastings College
Hamik and Wilson are masters in the classroom, and they've given us an excellent resource! Singin, Sweatin', and Storytime is full of effective lesson plans that are kid-tested and perfect for young learners. Music, moving, and children's literature—what a great combination!
— Tom Michalek, Eelementary General Music Specialist, Hastings Public Schools, Hastings College