Canada Is... Music, Grade 1-2: Book

This textbook anchors your music curriculum to provincial standards while keeping songs and activities genuinely engaging for young learners. The integrated approach means you're not teaching music in isolation; students encounter music concepts through repertoire, listening, and cross-curricular connections that reinforce what they're learning in language arts and social studies.

Thoughtfully Canadian and age-appropriate, this collection reflects the musical world students actually inhabit while introducing them to foundational music concepts through song and listening. The step-by-step structure gives teachers confidence that learners are building skills progressively.

Classroom music teachers working with Grades 1-2 students who need structured, standards-aligned instruction. This book serves teachers implementing provincial music curriculum guidelines and looking for a cohesive resource that combines songs, lesson plans, and materials in one place.

• Leverage the provided recordings during initial exposure to establish pitch and phrasing before students learn notation
• Pair the listening materials with the songs to deepen students' understanding of how musical elements function within familiar contexts
• Use the cross-curricular unit suggestions to reinforce learning across language arts, social studies, and other subjects rather than treating music in isolation

Use this as your core classroom music text for Grades 1-2, working through the units sequentially throughout the year. The integrated units allow you to coordinate with other subject teachers, reinforcing concepts students are learning across the curriculum.

• Singing in unison and recognizing melody
• Identifying steady beat and rhythm patterns
• Understanding basic music elements through song
• Listening actively to recorded music and accompaniments
• Participating in music activities that connect to other subjects