Words and Music for Early Learners Pre Kindergarten Students

Words & Music

for Early Learners

Build early literacy skills and social and emotional learning through music, movement, and lyric writing.

  • On Site Program
  • Online Program
  • Program Length

    120 minutes

  • grade levels

    PreK - K

  • group size

    10-20 Students

  • curricular connections

    Music, Language Arts

  • select standards

    Early Literacy: PK-K.W.TTP.1, PK-K.FL.PC.1, PK-K.SL. CC.1, PK-K.PK1.4; Music: PK.CA.4, K.6M.P3; SEL: PK.SPC.RS.3, K:1B, 4A, 4B, 5B

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Words & Music for Early Learners is a hybrid video and live program for grades Pre-K – K that builds early literacy skills and social and emotional learning through music, movement, and lyric writing. The program includes three asynchronous pre-recorded video lessons that teach students about the parts of a song and themes.

After students view the videos, they participate in a 30-minute live lesson (in-person or virtual, scheduled ahead of time) taught by a museum educator and a professional songwriter. During the live lesson, students will choose a theme, contribute ideas, and co-write a song with a songwriter!

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Here's How It Works

Step 1

Schedule a 30-minute live lesson taught by a museum educator and songwriter by completing a School Group Reservation Form (in-person at the Museum or your school) or Virtual and Distance Learning Reservation Form (Zoom).

School Group Reservation Form

Virtual and Distance Learning Reservation Form (Zoom)

Step 2

Assign students (at home or in class) to watch the video lessons below.

Step 3

You’re ready for your live lesson! Be sure you have confirmed your date and time with a museum educator. For virtual programs, you will need a computer with video and audio capabilities to connect via Zoom. (A meeting room link will be shared via email.)

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