PBS 45 & 49 encourage you to use "The Learning Triangle" when you watch our children's shows with your preschoolers. After you WATCH a program, try to DO a related hands-on activity and then READ a related book.

Ive Got Rhythm
Music and rhythm are everywhere! Even if you do not consider yourself a musical person, you can share music with young children. Ask yourself the following questions. Are any of them true?

I enjoy listening to music.
I think my children would be missing out if I didnt share music with them.
I know that music is an important part of an early childhood program.

If you answered yes to any of the questions, you have just what it takes to be a super music teacher for young children! On this page, you will find videos, activities and books to get you on your way.

Watch

Visit your local library, where they may have some or all of the following Reading Rainbow videos:

ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A Violin by Lloyd Moss.
Musical instruments make beautiful music on their own, but together they create a magnificent symphony.

Berlioz the Bear by Jan Brett.
The rhythm and energy of music draws people together.

When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba by Eileen Kurtis-Kleinman.
There is a great deal of personal satisfaction in performing, whether its drama, comedy, music or dance.

Hip Cat by Jonathan London.
Music is an unpredictable delight that moves its creators and its listeners in such a way that it may never be played or heard exactly the same way twice.

Tys One-Man Band by Mildred Pitts Walter.
Recognizing that music is everywhere enables everyone to create and enjoy it as an important part of life.

Online Music Activities! Start your online musical journey at PBS 45 & 49 Kids for links to your favorite childrens programs Web sites.

Arthur Online Music Activity: Music Box
Listen to your favorite Arthur music. Children can control the many musical choices in the music box. There is also a puzzle related to each song that the children can piece together. (http://pbskids.org/arthur/)

Barney Online Music Activity: Music With Baby Bop
Listen and sing along to your favorite Barney songs. (http://www.pbs.org/barney/)

Between the Lions Online Music Activity: Music Clips
Listen to and watch your favorite music from Between the Lions. These songs are all based on various language/literacy concepts. (http://pbskids.org/lions/)

Caillou Online Music Activity: Magic Keyboard
Children will learn the letters on the keyboard while making beautiful music every time they press a key. (http://www.pbs.org/caillou/)

Mister Rogers Neighborhood Online Music Activity: Song List
Sing and listen to your favorite songs from the show. Children can read along as the lyrics are provided. (http://www.pbs.org/rogers/)

Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat Online Music Activity: Musical Lanterns
Children can match patterns of lights and sounds. (http://pbskids.org/sagwa/)

Sesame Street Online Music Activity: Music Works
Children will find such sections as Musical Places, Sesame Street Opera, Global Groove and Song Bites. Go to www.sesamestreet.com.

Read

In addition to the titles listed under Watch, check out these books:

Bens Trumpet by Rachel Isadora

Max the Music Maker by Miriam Stecher

Music, Music for Everyone by Vera B. Williams

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed by Karla Kuskin

Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley

Charlie Parker played be bop by Chris Raschka

Noisy Nora by Rosemary Wells

The Learning Triangle is written by Bree Silski, PBS 45 & 49’s Ready To Learn Coordinator

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