Music

I have always enjoyed music and the many benefits that accompanies it. Using music in the classroom is a great way to get the students attention and give joy to the room. Music grabs the attention of the listener and when we continually hear the same thing, it becomes embedded in our minds and we sometimes can't always turn it off. Like, listening to that one very annoying song in the morning and for the rest of the day you can't stop singing the song...that's what I hope these two videos will do for my students, especially the ELL students who really could benefit from the rhythm and lyrics of a song.

Found on youtube, this music video is a fun way to learn the alphabet and the sounds that each letter makes. Having a music video to let the students watch what they are learning every day mixes it up and lets the children make important connections.
 * 1. "Phonics Song"**

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As noted by CMGonzalez, this is a fun music video that allows the students see the months of the year presented in a different way. This video shows each month followed with some attributes of that they have. Students will be able to make connections from what they already know to the different things that the music video points out.
 * 2. "Months of the Year" (Borrowed from wiki space friend CMGonzalez)**

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