Music Expressions™ Supplementary Grades 3-5: Music for Holidays & Celebrations: Book

A year-long musical calendar that acknowledges the diversity of celebrations your students actually experience. Each song invites participation, whether through singing, signing, moving, or listening, creating moments of connection and cultural awareness.

Elementary music teachers in grades 3-5 who need reliable, culturally responsive repertoire for holiday and seasonal instruction throughout the year. It works both as a standalone resource and as a complement to an existing Music Expressions curriculum.

• Use the reproducible song sheets to distribute parts to students without consuming consumables, then display transparencies during rehearsal to keep everyone synchronized on lyrics and phrasing
• Reference the Teacher Edition before each lesson to understand the cultural context and any special considerations for the holiday, ensuring your instruction goes beyond the surface
• When ASL or dance steps are included, preview the accompanying CD to hear the intended tempo and style before teaching the movement to your class
• Pair the listening activities with the CDs to build comprehension around the songs' themes before students tackle performing them

Integrate specific songs into monthly assemblies or classroom celebrations, using the built-in activities to deepen learning beyond music class. The full-color design and multiple activity types also make it valuable for substitute lesson plans and special events when you need engaging, self-contained material.

• Singing age-appropriate repertoire with accurate phrasing and diction
• Understanding cultural contexts and traditions through song
• Following choreography and synchronized movement cues
• Interpreting lyrics and meaning through American Sign Language
• Developing listening comprehension skills with guided activities