
Pause and Predict Strategy
The pause and predict strategy uses that one simple action to turn any video clip into a powerful media arts thinking experience.
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The pause and predict strategy uses that one simple action to turn any video clip into a powerful media arts thinking experience.

The Bridge Strategy uses musical song structure as an analytical tool, helping students identify the turning point in any content they're studying.

Boost literacy with these fun, engaging, and versatile ideas using the magic of music and visual art.

To many, integrating music and literacy sounds really difficult and scary!


Steady beat is one of the most challenging musical components for students to master.

One of the best ways to build classroom community is by singing together.

Picture books help develop story sense, pattern, rhythm, and rhyme (among others).

There are countless opportunities to turn a wordless book into a multimedia extravaganza at any grade level with sound stories.

) and to allow students an interactive experience with a piece of music.

Use these 5 strategies to help integrate with music during your classroom instruction.

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