Kindergarteners marched to the beat of The Clash and stood up for what they believed in.
What do kindergarteners think of grunge music and fashion?
When kids learn about Daft Punk, their robot minds were blown.
Each time I introduce a new band, before I even say the name, they shout, “Is it BTS?” I typically blow them off and launch into my lesson on MY favorites like The Ramones and Bikini Kill. This time, I tricked them and pretended to blow the suggestion off, but then I played the video…
Have you been tempted to purchase crayons at your local discount store? Have you thought that since a box of crayons has 36 instead of 24 that that’s a bonus of 12 bonus crayons, so of course that should be the right option? I’ve been there and learned a slew of valuable lessons in the…
In this lesson, students will heard about the origins of American country music, including Hollywood cowboys and cowgirls, The Grand Ole Opry, and some artists who have changed traditional country music. We talked about the difference between Hollywood cowboys and the real ones, who were not as wealthy as those flashy ones. Then, students designed…
The Ramones are the quintessential punk band. They had holes in their jeans, their shoes were worn out, their hair was long and in their faces, their black leather jackets were decorated with patches and buttons… and the music was fast and loud! Let’s hear about this group of 4 friends and how they were…
In his song called, “The Man in Black,” Johnny Cash expressed that always wearing black would show that he’s an ally for people who didn’t have the things that he does. He grew up poor, so when he became rich and famous, he never forgot what it was like to not have much. Students will…
New Wave In the 1980s, fashion and music turned colorful and fun. Electronic keyboards and drum machines were all the rage. The hair was big and clothes were tight and colorful. More people became expressive, poppy, and kind of weird. I created a fun ‘zine for students to color and draw New Wavers. They LOVED…
Students will love learning about the origins of hip hop culture in 1970s New York. We go over a story about the dance, art, fashion, and of course music that encompasses the culture and learn some names of those who started it. Then, students will create a DJ name of their own, and draw a…