'Your students can learn the arts as well as learn through the arts.' ~ Andrew Miller, Educator ♫♫♫ Kathryn and I are very excited to bring you our latest, innovative classroom teaching resource line ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™! When I mentioned this concept to a few teacher friends a while back, their amused response was, 'Do you mean to tell us we're going to be singing the curriculum?!'. Well, singing curriculum content, yes, that's exactly what I meant to tell them! That is to say, this highly motivational, interactive resource, with its illustrated, read, sing & learn along video format supports, enhances and integrates classroom learning across key subject areas ~ through song. Our downloadable curriculum-aligned songs extend literacy and add another dimension to the way our students learn curriculum content, themes and concepts ~ all at the touch of a button! Not musical ~ NO worries! Just download the MP4 file and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! Students read/sing & learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. No need to print out lyrics or create a powerpoint - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. ‘Because when kids are learning through the arts, they end up getting a deeper understanding and the concepts end up sticking much better…’ ~ Elizabeth Peterson Music is a very powerful and effective medium for helping young people to connect with learning content ~ it's a language they understand. It makes perfect sense to utilise song as a learning tool in our classrooms. Singer-songwriter, Bruce Springsteen illustrates perfectly the powerful effect of music on memory, in a line from one of his songs, 'Surrender': CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Comprises curriculum-aligned songs that target outcomes & learning sequences of curriculum documents. There's 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'® Supports, enhances and integrates classroom learning across key subject areas Plays on your classroom whiteboard and other devices to help students learn curriculum-aligned content, themes and concepts Extends literacy ~ reading(students read / sing along with the lyrics, as if they are reading a book), comprehension, grammar, punctuation, poetry text type study... Energizes classroom discussions Enables students to take a more active role in their learning and have a better understanding and memory of content Aids recall Reinforces learning content Hones listening skills Contributes to a positive learning environment Creates and promotes unity Makes learning fun... Here's a preview sample of 'Four Seasons' (Grades Pre K-3): Here's a preview sample of 'Busy Bodies' (Grades 3-7) TIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: Students take turns reading the text, while the rest of the class follows the rhythm ~ brains and bodies work together to garner meaning. Pause the power point at any time to choose new readers, clarify meaning, make a point, question the class on a line of text for comprehension, define key words, etc. Students sing along with the vocal track (this aids accurate singing of melody and lyrics) Divide the class into groups for chorus, verses, etc. Create a cloze passage to assess comprehension of content Perform as a class item for school assemblies Project lyrics onto screen for whole school participation! CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ is a growing line of MP4 song & lyrics videos, including: 'Tables Time!' 'Workers In Our Community' ‘LivingValues’ ‘OneWorld’ ‘HealthyKids’ ‘Bully-FreeZone!’ ‘Our Class Rules!’ 'Australia' 'Busy Bodies' 'Keep It Clean!' 'Our Solar System' 'Summer Sunday' 'All Weather Friends' 'Australian Democracy' 'Living Things' Sample Slides: 'One World' 'Bully-Free Zone!' FYI: More CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ song videos have been added since this blog post was written! Until next time! Yours, in singing to learn, Nuala ♫ Nuala O'Hanlon Teacher; Lyricist; Director, Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'® A Review: ‘In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.’ ~ Brendan Hitchens, teacher: Music In Action, A Magazine for Educators Follow On: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Linkedin FYI: Our curriculum-aligned teaching resources are available as: Hard copy (books/CDs) Downloadable song packages (MP3 & MP4 songs & lesson materials) Links How Integrating Arts Into Other Subjects Makes Learning Come Alive ~ By Katrina Schwartz Learning Through Music: The Support of Brain Research ~ by Elizabeth Carlton 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'®
‘Family Tree' (Grades K-3) is a professionally produced, curriculum-aligned song that helps young students to understand and appreciate roles and responsibilities of family members. CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Our songs target learning sequences of curriculum documents and support and integrate classroom learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick-starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces... **This download includes an illustrated Mp4 Curriculum Karaoke™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technological devices). FYI: ‘Family Tree' is also available as: *MP3 download (song & lesson materials) KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *Pinterest Board: 'Family Tree' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG *COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
‘Let's Eat Out!’ (Grades 3-7) is a curriculum-aligned, read, sing & learn along song video that helps students to understand diversity of food cuisines and preparation processes. *FYI: ‘Let's Eat Out!’ also available as an MP3 download (song & lesson materials). CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ FYI: Our songs target learning sequences of curriculum documents and support and integrate classroom learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick-starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces • Distance learning & homeschooling... **This download includes an illustrated Mp4 Curriculum Karaoke™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technological devices). A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *Pinterest Board: 'Let's Eat Out!' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® *COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
'Come To Your Senses' (Pre K-2) is a professionally-produced, curriculum-aligned song. It helps students to identify the five senses, and to appreciate ways in which these enrich life. FYI: 'Come to Your Senses‘ also available as an MP3 download (song & lesson materials) CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Our songs target learning sequences of curriculum documents and support and integrate classroom learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick-starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces... **This download includes an illustrated Mp4 Curriculum Karaoke™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technological devices). A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *Pinterest Board: 'Come To Your Senses' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® *COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
'Healthy Kids' is a whole school, curriculum-aligned, positive behaviours song celebrating good nutrition. It highlights exercise and healthy living, helping students to recognize the relationship between food & lifestyle choices, and performance & wellbeing. Students read, sing, & learn-along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices! *Tip: Sing and do chorus actions only, with Kinder and younger grades, letting them listen to and discuss the verses first. Sing other verses as they become familiar with the content... More tips & suggestions for use, in blog post, ‘Healthy Kids’. Download includes: An Mp4 CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices) FREE download, with our compliments: 'Tips For Using Songs In Your Classroom' NB: ALL of our resources are COVID-FRIENDLY. If your school is not allowed to sing atm because of restrictions, our song lyrics stand alone as poetry. CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss/clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ FYI: Our songs support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Poetry lessons/units (lyrics) • Assembly & performance pieces • Distance learning • Homeschooling... FYI: ‘HEALTHY KIDS’ also available as a downloadable MP3 song package (song & lesson materials) Sample Lyrics: (NB: Sample VOCAL TRACK & PPT SLIDES in Preview at the top of this page) Intro Happy, happy, healthy kids, Happy, happy, healthy! (X2) Chorus We’re happy, happy, healthy kids, It’s how we’d like to stay. We eat nutritious, healthy food At every meal each day. We know that there are five food groups, So, now we can’t go wrong; ’Cause we know what we must do To grow up healthy, fit and strong. Verse 1 Vitamins, minerals, good fats, Proteins, carbohydrates, Help keep bodies healthy, SO Put good food on your plates. Bodies are like fine machines, let’s eat the things we’re meant to. Fruit is beaut, go use your loaf AND Choose what you chomp into! Do do do do, da da da. Do do do do do... ©Lyrics: Nuala O'Hanlon, B.Ed; Cert Teaching ©Music: Kathryn Radloff, B.A. (Hons) Psych. A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators PINTEREST BOARD: ‘Healthy Kids’ BLOG POST: ‘Healthy Kids *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store FACEBOOK TWITTER PINTEREST LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM BLOG COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
'Bully-Free Zone!' is a read, sing & learn along, positive behaviours approach to dealing with unacceptable behaviours in primary schools. It discusses strategies for dealing with negative behaviours, getting the whole school on the same page about behavioural expectations. Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices! NB: Verse 3 is included for older students, to address the issue of cyberbullying behaviours ~ this can be omitted with younger students. View a student assembly performance video Bully-free Zone!' School Project Listen to Nuala's Radio 2UE interview Principal's Testimonial 'Students from St Kieran's Catholic Primary School have been involved in the recording of this Keystone Creations song which promotes a positive behaviours/values approach to the serious issue of bullying. The song lyrics and catchy chorus, 'Bullying is NOT OK - NO WAY!' help students to understand and address this unacceptable behaviour.' ~ (Mrs Terri Paterson, Principal) Tip: Sing chorus, only, with younger grades, letting them listen to and discuss the verses first. Sing verses as they become more familiar with the content... Download Includes: A professionally produced, CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ vocal track, and lyrics, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices). FYI: 'Bully-Free Zone!' also downloadable as: MP3 song & lesson materials pdf LYRICS ONLY PDF FREE download, with our compliments): 'Tips For Using Songs In Your Classroom' FYI: ALL of our resources are COVID-FRIENDLY. If your school is not allowed to sing atm because of restrictions, our song lyrics stand alone as poetry. CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read /sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss/clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. BLOG POST: CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ BLOG POST: 'Bully-Free Zone!' FYI: Our curriculum-aligned songs support & integrate classroom learning across key subject areas, helping students learn and remember important curriculum content, themes and concepts. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces… A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators Parents' Feedback: ‘Absolutely gorgeous, thank you. what a beautiful, wonderful, positive thing for our children to remember. All the best to you.' ~ kath Gustafson - Parent, St Kieran's Primary School ‘I have just listened to it twice, and my foot was tapping away. It is brilliant. Well done!!' ~ Stephanie Keogh - parent, St Kieran's Primary School ‘Wow... this is amazing!' ~ Sondra Hamill - Parent, St Kieran's Primary School * BLOG POST: ‘Bully-Free Zone! * School Project: 'Bully-Free Zone!' *View other publications available in our TPT store * Our ‘Bully-Free Zone!’ school project. *Blog post: 'Bullying is NOT OK - NO WAY!' *VIDEO: Yr 2 Student Assembly Performance *Media (scroll down our website page to read 'Bully-Free Zone!'- related newspaper articles) *Pinterest Board: 'Bully-Free Zone!' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) Follow on: FACEBOOK PINTEREST LINKEDIN TWITTER INSTAGRAM Blog COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
'Where Does It Come From?' (Grades Pre K-3) is a curriculum-aligned song that helps young students to understand the origins of certain basic foods, (dairy products, fruit & vegetables, bread, eggs, treats…), prior to being sold in shops (and they love hearing and identifying the various animal sounds throughout the song!). *View student assembly performance video. Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics & images display on your classroom whiteboard or other technological devices! NB: ALL of our publications are covid-friendly! If your school is unable to sing, at the moment because of restrictions, our content-rich, curriculum-aligned lyrics stand alone as poems (perfect for literacy extension, poetry units, reading groups, etc., etc.) Download includes: A professionally produced, Mp4, CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices). FYI: ‘WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?' is also available as an MP3 song & lesson materials. Curriculum Karaoke™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/sing /learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen • No need to print out lyrics or create a powerpoint - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss/clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. FYI: Our songs support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces • Distance learning • Homeschooling... A REVIEW 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators FREE download, with our compliments: 'Tips For Using Songs In Your Classroom' Pinterest Board: ‘ - ' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) More curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store Follow on FACEBOOK Follow on TWITTER Follow on PINTEREST Follow on LINKEDIN Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow BLOG *COPYRIGHT: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/ purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
'Workers In Our Community' is a professionally produced, curriculum-aligned song that helps students understand and appreciate roles & responsibilities of paid/unpaid community workers. View a Yr 2 school assembly performance video View Yr 2 student assembly video demonstrating literacy & art integration Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics & images display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices! FYI: ‘WORKERS IN OUR COMMUNITY' also available as: MP3 download (song & lesson materials). CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss/clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Download Includes: CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ video for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices ((lyrics, song vocals, and images). FYI: Our curriculum-aligned songs are professionally-produced, target learning sequences of curriculum documents, and support and integrate classroom and home learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: Motivating and engaging students Introducing new units of work Kickstarting discussion Summarising & reinforcing learning content Aiding recall of important information Extending literacy Assembly & performance items Integrated learning Arts integration Poetry study/units (lyrics) Distance learning & homeschooling... A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators Pinterest Board: 'Workers In Our Commmunity' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) View our other TPT store products Follow on FACEBOOK Follow on TWITTER Follow on PINTEREST Follow on LINKEDIN Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow BLOG COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
'Our Class Rules ~ OK!' is a professionally produced, curriculum-aligned song that helps students learn and remember positive classroom behaviours, rules & responsibilities, and highlights consideration for the safety and happiness of others. It is a perfect classroom management resource for reinforcing rules and expectations. Students read, sing & learn-along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics and images display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices! FYI: 'OUR CLASS RULES ~ OK!' is also available as: MP3 download (song & lesson materials) Lyric Sheet Only NB: All of our resources are Covid-friendly. If your school is not allowed to sing atm because of restrictions, our song lyrics stand alone as poetry. CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a powerpoint - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read / sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss / clarify / reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Our songs support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Poetry lessons/units (lyrics) • Assembly & performance pieces • Creating unity • Distance learning • Homeschooling... Sample Lyrics: Chorus We have rules and responsibilities, To keep us safe and happy, And we take these very seriously; We care for everybody! Verse 1 We never shout or roar, Sit with chair legs on the foor, Share things at our table; Never push or shove, Treating everyone with love And help out where we’re able. ©Lyrics: Nuala O'Hanlon, B.Ed; Cert Teaching Music: Kathryn Radloff, B.A. (Hons) Psych: A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators VIEW STUDENT ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE VIDEOS PINTEREST BOARD: ‘Our Class Rules ~ OK!’ BLOG POST: ‘Our Class Rules ~ OK!’ View our other store products Follow on: FACEBOOK TWITTER PINTEREST LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM BLOG COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
'LIVING VALUES' is a whole school, curriculum-aligned, anthem-style song highlighting nine core values: Care & Compassion Doing Your Best Responsibility Freedom Integrity Respect Fairness Honesty & Trustworthiness Understanding, Tolerance & Inclusion (The Government's Nine Values for Australian Schooling) NB: All of our publications are covid-friendly! If your school is unable to sing, at the moment because of restrictions, our content-rich, curriculum-aligned lyrics stand alone as poems (perfect for literacy extension, poetry units, reading groups, etc.) FYI: 'Living Values' is also downloadable as: MP3 (song & lesson materials) Lyric Sheet PDF Download Includes: An illustrated MP4 song & lyrics video for schools. Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics & images display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices. *Tip: Sing and do chorus actions only, with Kinder and younger grades, letting them listen to and discuss the verses first. Sing other verses as they become familiar with the content... Curriculum Karaoke™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a PowerPoint - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read /sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss/clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ FYI: Our songs target outcomes and learning sequences of curriculum documents and support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Literacy extension • Assembly & performance pieces • Poetry units (lyric sheets stand alone as poems) • Distance learning • Homeschooling... A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators Teacher's Testimonials: ‘This is absolutely beautiful and music is such a powerful way for us to encourage our students to have and practise good values. Thank you so much!’ ~ Bernadette Teaches Music ‘Great lyrics! Thank you! This is fantastic for character assemblies.’ ~ Meg’s Music Room 'A wonderful resource.' ~ Colleen F., Teacher PINTEREST BOARD: ‘Living Values’ BLOG POST: ‘Living Values’ View our other TPT store publications Follow on FACEBOOK Follow on TWITTER Follow on PINTEREST Follow on LINKEDI Follow on Instagram Follow Blog *Coyright: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
’Australian Democracy' (Grades 3-12) is a professionally produced, curriculum-aligned song that helps students to understand the meaning of democracy and to develop an appreciation for those who fought for rights and freedoms we enjoy today. Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics display on your classroom whiteboard or other technological device! *FYI: ‘Australian Democracy’ also downloadable as: MP3 Package (audio song vocals & lesson materials) Lyric sheet only PDF Also Available: 'Colonisation' (Lyric sheet only ~ but watch this space!) 'Australia' song video 'Gold Fever!' song video 'Eureka Stockade' song video 'Eureka Stockade' (Lyric sheet only) Teachers' Testimonials: 'There couldn't be a more perfect resource for introducing a discussion or lesson about Democracy, or for helping students to remember its definition - well DONE!' ~ Teacher, TPT (5/5 Star Rating) 'Used this for my class assembly. Great!!!' ~ Teacher, Sunflower Creative Teaching Resources, TPT (5/5 Star Rating) 'Great Australian HASS content' ~ Cindy S., TPT (5/5 Star Rating) Curriculum Karaoke™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read / sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss / clarify / reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. Our songs support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces… **This download includes a professionally produced & mastered Mp4 CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices). A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® *Pinterest Board: ‘Australian Democracy’: (Free lesson plans, posters, etc.) *View our other TPT products *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG Copyright ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
'THERE THEIR THEY'RE' (Grades K-7) is an engaging, curriculum-aligned song video that utilizes a catchy melody and strong visuals to help students learn and remember the difference between the three homophones. It also includes 2 call-to-action end slides, and there really is 'A Lesson In Every Lyric'™! Teachers' Testimonials: 'The kids just love ‘There Their They’re’! They want me to keep playing it and they’re singing along. I love it, too - great learning!' ~ Jenny M., Classroom Teacher 'Thanks, this is a very useful lesson. I'm amazed at how many adults struggle with the correct use of these three words! You only have to read the comments section on websites. It's great if kids can get this right in primary school then it will stay with them forever.' ~ Moira S., PrimaryTeacher, ESL Teacher Curriculum Karaoke™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn-along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a PowerPoint - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ FYI: Our curriculum-aligned songs are professionally produced, target outcomes & learning sequences of curriculum documents, and support & integrate learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: Motivating and engaging students Introducing new units of work Kickstarting discussion Summarising & reinforcing learning content Aiding recall of important information Extending literacy Assembly & performance items Integrated learning Arts integration Poetry study/units (lyrics) Distance learning & homeschooling... A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators Pinterest Board: 'THERE THEIR THEY'RE' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store Follow on FACEBOOK Follow on TWITTER Follow on PINTEREST Follow on LINKEDIN Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow BLOG Copyright: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song video is for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed, or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® Customer Tips for Collecting TpT credit towards future purchases: Go to your 'My Purchases' page Click the 'Provide Feedback' button. Leave a rating & short comment about the product.
’Living Things’ (Grade K-3) is a is a professionally produced, curriculum-aligned song that highlights a variety of living things, including their different coverings, sounds, means of protection, life cycles, etc. Young students love hearing and identifying the various animal sounds throughout the song, and the catchy chorus helps them to understand the fundamental differences between living and non-living things ~ that living things can move, grow, change. Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics display on your classroom whiteboard or other technological device! *FYI: ‘LIVING THINGS’ also available as an MP3 download (audio song vocals & lesson materials). Curriculum Karaoke™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read / sing / learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop video at any time, to discuss/clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. Our songs support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces… **This download includes a professionally produced & mastered Mp4 CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices). SAMPLE LYRICS (NB: Sample AUDIO & SLIDES in Preview at the top of this page) VERSE 1 Living things are sometimes large, Sometimes very small; Moving ’round on two legs, Four, six, eight or more! Some have tails or fins or wings, For land or sea or air; Some stay in the same spot, And don’t go anywhere. CHORUS Living things can grow and change, Walk, run, swim and fly. Non-living things do nothing at all, Because they’re not alive. ©Lyrics: Nuala O'Hanlon, B.Ed; Cert Teaching Music: Kathryn Radloff, B.A. (Hons) Psych. A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *PINTEREST BOARD: 'Living Things' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG *COPYRIGHT: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KeystoneCreations.com.au A Lesson in Every Lyric®
Children Learn What They Sing™ ‘THE CITIZEN SHIP’ (Middle & Upper Primary) is a curriculum-aligned, MP3 song that helps students to understand basic tenets of active citizenship, including: *Kindness *Teamwork *Respect *Co-operation *Friendship… *FYI: 'The Citizen Ship' is also available as Curriculum Karaoke™ (MP4 read, sing & learn along video for your classroom whiteboard). This song-based package download contains materials that integrate learning across key areas of school curriculum. DOWNLOAD INCLUDES: • Mp3 Vocal Track • PDF Lyrics • PDF Learning & Values Outcomes; Suggested Activities; Assembly & Performance Piece SAMPLE LYRICS: (NB: Sample AUDIO & SLIDES in Preview at the top of this page) CHORUS All aboard, life is an adventure. All aboard, share the journey every day. All aboard, we are here to help each other, As we travel on our way. VERSE 1 There’ll be times when we won’t make the smartest choices, Everyone will make mistakes, there is no doubt. Sometimes we will find ourselves in deep, deep water, But there’ll always be a hand to bail us out! ©Lyrics: Nuala O'Hanlon, B.Ed; Cert Teaching Music: Kathryn Radloff, B.A. (Hons) Psych: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs www.keystonecreations.com.au 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'® *Pinterest Board: ‘The Citizen Ship' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *View our other publications *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG 'Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'®
‘RING! WRING!’ (Middle/Upper Primary) is a curriculum-aligned song about technology. It explores ways in which machines benefit our lives (with emphasis on the phone), as well as some of the social and environmental consequences. FYI: 'Ring! Wring!' also downloadable as an MP4 Curriculum Karaoke™ read, sing & learn along video. The lyrics to our curriculum-aligned songs target outcomes & learning sequences of curriculum documents and support & integrate classroom and home learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: Motivating and engaging students Introducing new units of work Kickstarting discussion Summarising & reinforcing learning content Aiding recall of important information Extending literacy Assembly & performance items Distance learning... This Download Includes: • Mp3 Vocal Track • PDF Lyrics • PDF Learning & Values Outcomes; Suggested Activities; Assembly & Performance Piece SAMPLE LYRICS: INTRO (spoken) Life used to be more simple, you will hear some people say, Until telephones, and cars, and computers came our way; But then, love it or hate it, at the end of the day, The fact is that technology is here with us to stay! VERSE 1 Alexander Graham Bell invented the phone, And ever since then, we are never alone. We’re texting night and day and talking out loud, We’re being drowned out by the noise of the crowd! Our phones always ringing, in homes and on streets; Mr Bell would be wringing his hands, in defeat! CHORUS But where would we be without technology? Where oh where would we be without technology? ©Lyrics: Nuala O'Hanlon, B.Ed; Cert Teaching Music: Kathryn Radloff, B.A. (Hons) Psych. A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators Teacher's Testimonial: 'Thank you for this very engaging resource for introducing our technology unit! It generated an interesting class discussion and the kids loved it! Highly recommend!' ~ Teacher, TPT (about the MP4 song video version) (5/5 Star Rating) FYI: PINTEREST BOARD: ‘Ring! Wring!’ (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store Follow on FACEBOOK Follow on TWITTER Follow on PINTEREST Follow on LINKEDIN Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow BLOG *COPYRIGHT: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'®
'OUR SCHOOL' (K-3) is a curriculum-aligned song that highlights the importance of working together to create and maintain a school where everyone feels happy, safe, and valued. FYI: ‘Our School’ also available as an MP3 download (song & lesson materials) CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Our songs target learning sequences of curriculum documents and support and integrate classroom learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick-starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces... **This download includes an illustrated Mp4 Curriculum Karaoke™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technological devices). A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *Pinterest Board: 'OUR SCHOOL' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® *COPYRIGHT: ©Lyrics: Nuala O’Hanlon / Music: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
'There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, and that their lives are free from fear and want.' ~ Kofi Annan See how school students took part in our 'Bully-Free Zone!' project In an ideal world, all children would feel safe and happy at school. Sadly, especially if recent news stories are anything to go by, this is not the reality. Education is key when it comes to dealing with unacceptable behaviours, and as a teacher and lyricist, I felt prompted to create a teaching resource for this purpose. My colleague, Kathryn Radloff worked her usual magic with the music, and the result is 'Bully-Free Zone!', a whole school, curriculum-aligned song that provides a non-threatening, positive behaviours approach to dealing with this serious issue. Here's a preview sample of the downloadable, read, sing & learn-along Curriculum Karaoke™ version of the song: ©Lyrics, Nuala O’Hanlon / Music, Kathryn Radloff Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'® ************************ A school Assembly Performance The word 'bullying' is used a lot these days, so it's important to begin by defining the term. The national definition of bullying for Australian schools states that, 'Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power over one or more persons. Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert).' Have you ever felt bullied? Bullying is nothing new - it has certainly been going on for as long as I can remember. My first experience of this type of behaviour was way back in the ‘olden days’, when, as a 10-year old, I became what is known as an ‘immigrant’. My family (Mum, Dad, three sisters, brother, and I) had farewelled all of our family, friends and neighbours in Ireland and England, and set sail for our new life in Australia, where Dad was to take up a teaching post as Head of English Department in a country high school. Migrants were still rather a novelty in country NSW in those days, and certain students in my new school saw my minority status as an open invitation to tease, ridicule, and humiliate 'the new kid on the block’. They repeatedly mimicked my accent, made fun of my English clothing and whatever Mum had put in my lunchbox for the day, and excluded me from their games. I began to hate going to school. It was a very lonely, distressing, and unhappy time (until they got to know me and we became friends), and to this day, I still cringe whenever I recall the time that the nun on duty at playtime rang the bell to command the other children to include me in their games! Bullying behaviour, then, is nothing new, however, what is new is the frequency with which we are hearing about this behaviour, and the alarming rate at which it appears to be escalating, in our schools and wider society. I talk more about this in a radio interview, after a video of a school playground bullying incident went viral, a few years ago. Bullying occurs in many different forms - from verbal, emotional, and racist bullying, to psychological, physical, and the now, all-too-prevalent, modern-day phenomenon, cyberbullying – but one thing is for certain, whatever form it takes, it is never OK! Mahatma Gandhi once stated that, 'If we want to create lasting peace, we must begin with the children.' There is great wisdom in this, and education is key. Parents, schools and wider communities have major roles to play in helping to achieve this. We do it by: Creating and promoting peaceful, safe, and secure environments for children Modelling positive behaviours built on mutual respect, trust, and empathy Setting very clear behaviour expectations and guidelines Helping children to understand and take responsibility for their own behaviour and consequences of their own actions Providing children with coping strategies for dealing with distressing behaviours, if and when they arise. Looking back with adult eyes, I’m sure the behaviour of that handful of students from my school stemmed more from fear of difference and a lack of understanding than from any conscious malice on their part. Hence, my decision to tackle the issue of school bullying head-on, in a way that would make it easy for children to understand ~ the non-threatening, effective medium of song. I drew on my own childhood and teaching experiences to create the lyrics which address various types of unacceptable behaviours, including the ever-increasing cyber bullying ~ with an emphasis on the right of every child to feel safe and protected. Kathryn and I are very grateful for the support of a wonderful local primary school principal, Mrs Terri Paterson who, together with the parent body, graciously allowed us to work with and record some of their children on the song’s chorus, and to record a student assembly performance video of 'Bully-Free Zone!' with an introduction by older students ~ children teaching children! Principal's Testimonial: “Students from St Kieran's Catholic Primary School have been involved in the recording of this Keystone Creations song which promotes a positive behaviours/values approach to the serious issue of bullying. The song lyrics and catchy chorus, 'Bullying is NOT OK - NO WAY!' help students to understand and address this unacceptable behaviour.” ~ Mrs Terri Paterson, Principal *'Bully-Free Zone!' song is downloadable: as (MP4 song & lyrics video for classroom whiteboard) MP3 Song & lesson materials Lyrics Only We are very proud of the students, who took ownership of the message, some even going as far as writing to a local newspaper to tell of their experience, and to urge other schools to become bully-free zones: Read this & other articles As a teacher, I use this positive behaviours song with students, to kick start discussion about unacceptable behaviours and methods available to students, for resolving conflict. We unpack the song lyrics line by line, defining and clarifying words, then sing the song through a couple of times. We've included a verse about cyberbullying for older students, who enjoy creating their own slogans, which can then be used in assembly performances, as they reinforce and spread the whole school message ~ 'Bullying is NOT OK - NO WAY!' Until next time, Yours in SINGING to Learn, Nuala ♫ Nuala O'Hanlon Teacher; Director, Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'® A Review: ‘In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.’ ~ Brendan Hitchens, teacher: Music In Action, A Magazine for Educators FYI: Preview samples of our Curriculum Karaoke™ video series of read, sing & learn along, curriculum-aligned songs. Our ever-growing, Curriculum KaraokeTM read, sing & learn along series is available on ClickView to all subscribing schools. Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram FYI: 'Bully-Free Zone!' is available in a variety of downloadable formats: MP4 (song & lyrics video file for your classroom whiteboard) MP3 (song audio file & lesson materials) Lyrics Only (lyric sheet pdf). FYI: Our curriculum-aligned songs & lesson materials are available as: Hard copy (books/CDs) Downloadable song packages (songs & lesson materials: reproducible lyrics, targeted learning & values outcomes, suggested activities, assembly performance items, Music score Curriculum Karaoke™ read, sing & learn along, illustrated MP4 videos 'A Lesson in Every Lyric'® ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ 'Bullying is a problem borne of dysfunction whereby the perpetrator and the victim are caught in a negative cycle of fear and control. We, as caretakers and educators have a duty to interrupt this cycle and facilitate change through early education and intervention. This song, 'Bully-Free Zone!' addresses the issues in a positive, child-friendly way. It not only provides strategies to help empower the victim, but also raises awareness and accountability in the perpetrator.' ~ Eileen Condell, Psychotherapist LINKS: Nuala's Radio 2UE interview Negative Behaviour is not OK! No Name-Calling Week Bullying Prevention Awareness Month The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet Anti-Bullying Quotes The Parents' Guide To Internet Safety, Security & Screen Time For Kids ('The ultimate guide, jam-packed with eye-opening stats and practical advice about screen addiction, cyberbullying, self- esteem and more.' Parents: Internet safety for teens and children. Beating Bullies, with Community Theatre Anti-Bullying Week 2019: Change Starts With Us (November 11th-15th) VIDEOS 'Bully-Free Zone!' Anti-Bullying PSA: The Price of Silence Bullying In Their Words by TeachHUB.com It’s My School Too - Empowering Bystanders by Cornerstore Media Oz ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥ ♫ ♥♫
'School Days’ (Grades K-2) is a professionally-produced, curriculum-aligned song. It helps students to sequence the days of the school week, highlights some of the roles of people in the school community, and helps young students to understand their role in contributing to the creation of a happy, safe, and healthy classroom. CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Our songs target learning sequences of curriculum documents and support and integrate classroom learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick-starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces... **This download includes an illustrated Mp4 Curriculum Karaoke™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technological devices). FYI: ‘School Days’ is also available as: *MP3 download (song & lesson materials) KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *Pinterest Board: ‘School Days’ (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG *COPYRIGHT: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser / purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
’Bounce Back!’ (Grades 3-7) is a positive behaviours, curriculum-aligned song that offers a perfect, non-threatening medium for kick-starting discussion about resilience while providing students with strategies for bouncing back from adversity. ('Bounce Back!' Blog post) Students read, sing & learn along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics & images display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices! FYI: ‘Bounce Back!’ available as: *MP3 download (song & lesson materials) CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a powerpoint - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ FYI: Our professionally-produced songs target outcomes & learning sequences of curriculum documents and supports & integrate classroom learning across key subject areas. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kick-starting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces • Creating unity... Download Includes: an illustrated Mp4 CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technological devices). A Review: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators Teacher's Testimonial 'Wow! Just what my Yr 5 students need to hear, the positive lyrics nail it - thanks!' ~ Teacher, TPT (5/5 Star Rating) *Pinterest Board: ‘BOUNCE BACK!’ (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on WEBSITE *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG Copyright: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric®
'Transportation' (Grades K-3) is a professionally produced, curriculum-aligned song that helps students to identify modes of transportation, and to appreciate the people who make these systems work. Students READ, SING & LEARN along as the curriculum-aligned MP4 song & lyrics video plays, and lyrics & images display on your classroom whiteboard and/or other technological devices! *Tip for younger students: Firstly, read through the lyrics without the audio (as you would a book), discussing the various images. Play the song through while students listen. As they become used to hearing the song, they will naturally start singing along. CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ • Not musical ~ NO worries! • Just download the MP4 song video and play on your classroom whiteboard or computer! • Students read/ sing/learn along as the song plays and the lyrics display on the screen. • No need to print out lyrics or create a power point - the Mp4 does it all for you, making it easy for the whole class or school to follow the lyrics on any screen and read/sing along together. • Stop the video at any time, to discuss/ clarify/reinforce content, define words, discuss punctuation, etc. *BLOG POST ~ CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ Our songs support and integrate classroom learning. They are perfect for: • Motivating and engaging students • Introducing new units of work • Kickstarting discussion • Summarising & reinforcing learning content • Aiding recall of important information • Extending literacy • Assembly & performance pieces • Creating unity... **This download includes an illustrated Mp4 CURRICULUM KARAOKE™ track (lyrics & song vocals, in a video format, for use on computers, smart boards and other technology devices). FYI: ‘TRANSPORTATION'' also available as: *MP3 download (song & lesson materials) Sample Lyrics: (NB: Sample AUDIO & SLIDES in Preview at the top of this page) Chorus Transportation, transportation, Keeping things moving right across our nation. From depots, wharves and airports, to the railway stations, Wherever would we be without transportation! Verse 2 Somebody long ago came up with an idea; The wheel became his wonderful invention! When it rolled out he said, ‘Well, what do we have here?’ Making life much easier was his intention. ©Lyrics: Nuala O'Hanlon, B.Ed; Cert Teaching Music: Kathryn Radloff, B.A. (Hons) Psych. Keystone Creations ~ Educational Songs A Lesson in Every Lyric® A REVIEW: 'In terms of application to the classroom, and usability by teachers they rate a tick in every box.' ~ Brendan Hitchens, Teacher, Music In Action: A Magazine for Educators *Pinterest Board: ‘TRANSPORTATION ' (Free lesson plans, worksheets, posters, etc.) *More of our curriculum-aligned song packages in our TPT Store *Follow on FACEBOOK *Follow on TWITTER *Follow on PINTEREST *Follow on LINKEDIN *Follow on INSTAGRAM *Follow BLOG Copyright: ©LYRICS: Nuala O’Hanlon / MUSIC: Kathryn Radloff: KEYSTONE CREATIONS ~ Educational Songs. All rights reserved. This song and accompanying package are for the use of the purchaser/purchasing school only. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital (except within purchasing school), without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
