Art

• Draw While Listening
  Once children learn a short classical music theme, they may like to hear a more complete recorded version of the selection. Since small children have a short attention span, drawing or painting while listening can keep them focused. The lyrics for the themes will often suggest ideas for illustrations, or students may use their own imaginations.

• Portray the Mood
  Since music is an abstract medium, children can be instructed to use abstract art to portray the feeling or mood of the music they hear.

Drama
(Adult supervision is necessary for this type of activity.)

• Story-Dramas, Operas, Ballets
  Many selections in this program lend themselves to drama--Swan Lake, Peer Gynt, William Tell, The Nutcracker, Danse macabre, Petrouchka, The Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and Haydn's Clock Symphony, to name a few.
• Many of the lyrics call for actions, such as marching to Stars and  Stripes Forever, portraying The Happy Farmer, or conducting Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

Dance
(Adult supervision is necessary for this type of activity.)

• Children love "free expression" in dance. The Nutcracker is one of their favorites. Silk scarves are wonderful for added color. (See the Volume 2 Teacher's Guide for additional ideas.)
• For a more structured dance, try the . The lyrics tell the dance movements and the gives directions.Minuet from Handel's Fireworks MusicVolume 1Teacher's Guide
• Let children move to music whenever possible. The more intelligences they involve, the better they remember.