Tunes for Teachers
Teaching....Thematic Units, Thinking Skills, Time-on-Task and Transitions
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Songs and chants can make transitions engaging so that children pay attention. They teach children what, when and how to do something. Songs can also introduce new skills and concepts. Our goal for learning is to take new information and move it from short-term memory to long-term memory. Music aids in this goal as it makes information “stick” in long term memory. Chant Point to the floor, Point to the ceiling, Point to your teacher And see how she’s feeling!
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About the Book
Play, music and movement are important for a child’s cognitive development; Tunes for Teachers will guide you in the use of songs for teaching new concepts and thematic units, the introduction of new vocabulary words, and ways to grab the attention of your students! Based on brain research, Tunes for Teachers is an effective and user-friendly book. Anyone can integrate the songs since they are all based on traditional tunes.
About the Author
Tunes for Teachers Teaching… Thematic Units Thinking Skills Time-on-Task And Transitions Susan has been in Early Childhood Education for over 30 years. Presently she is an Academic Trainer for Professional Development in Houston ISD. Susan lives in Houston, Texas with her fairy-tale husband and 3 dogs. She has 2 grown children and is waiting for grandchildren to sing to!