Music for Fun!: Teacher's Edition Book & CD

This curriculum was built by someone who understands both early childhood development and rigorous music pedagogy, paired with a performer trusted by millions of children. The inclusion of Bob McGrath's actual recordings makes the lessons feel personal and engaging rather than generic, while the MENC standards alignment ensures you're building foundational skills that matter.

Bright, approachable, and genuinely fun. The lessons invite children into music through songs that feel like visits from a friend rather than academic exercises, with colorful visuals, interactive puppets, and the warmth of Bob McGrath's voice anchoring each activity.

Early childhood music teachers and classroom teachers working with students ages 4 through 8 who want a structured yet playful curriculum. This resource is designed for educators seeking to balance singing, listening, movement, and instrument exploration within a framework aligned to national standards.

• Play the Bob McGrath recordings multiple times before your first lesson so you're familiar with both the melody and the accompaniment style; this familiarity will help you guide students with confidence.
• Use the punch-out puppets during listening activities to give students a concrete focal point and to encourage movement responses to the music.
• Teach the signing gestures for "Sing" alongside the singing itself, combining visual and kinesthetic learning to deepen retention and engagement.
• Select rhythm instruments from the suggested Bob McGrath Rhythm Instrument Kit to accompany the songs, letting students participate in creating the full musical texture.

Build your entire early childhood music curriculum around these seven core lessons, using the four additional songs and the encore to expand and vary your offerings across the school year. The teacher's edition provides the roadmap while the included student books and CD make it easy to sustain engagement week after week.

• Singing on pitch and with clear articulation
• Listening actively to recorded music and identifying melodic phrases
• Following rhythmic patterns with body movement and percussion instruments
• Understanding and responding to different musical styles
• Coordinating movement with music through creative play and signing gestures
• Building musical vocabulary in context (melody, rhythm, dynamics, etc.)
• Developing confidence as young performers and musicians