Joyful Songs Lensography

Fun Stuff! 

Awesome Learning Games!

Learning and studying doesn't have to be dry and boring. There are many ways to brighten up a lesson or concept for students. Creating what could be uninteresting material into something they want to learn about encourages them to work harder at...

Gratitude for Angel Blessings!

Special Angels have been observed floating around Squidoo leaving their kindness and goodwill to new and experienced lensmasters! I'm hoping in my small way to show my gratitude for their visits, time, assistance, training, support, and...

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball

Baseball, America's favorite pasttime, is always thrilling! The incredible Phillies are one of the teams which make it so exciting! Philadelphia baseball began way back in the year of 1883 with the National League! This team originally known as...

Musician Humor

God gave everyone a sense of humor to brighten up our days! Although our tastes differ, musicians need a good laugh, too! Take a break from your hard practicing to enjoy a few LOL's. By the way, the Band Nerd Welcome was meant in great affection...

Rocket Mom Assignments! 

Best Keyboard Instruments

Many things need to be considered when choosing a piano keyboard for yourself or a loved one:  ~ the reputation of the manufacturer, ~ the playing quality and durability of the instrument,  ~ the size and features that you want and nee...

Melodious Music Boxes

As a musician, I love to constantly listen to music! It doesn't matter what style or composer some times, it is just nice to hear beautiful music. So, what do musicians and music lovers like to receive as a special present? How about an amazing...

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball

Baseball, America's favorite pasttime, is always thrilling! The incredible Phillies are one of the teams which make it so exciting! Philadelphia baseball began way back in the year of 1883 with the National League! This team originally known as...

Musician Gifts

Is there a musician in your life? Musicians are unique people who like unique things! People have frequently ask me what types of presents they should get for their musician family and friends.So many great gifts! I've gathered some gift ideas fr...

Toy Boxes Dogs Want for Christmas

It's that time of year to be thinking of gift giving! Of course, family pets enjoy their share of gifts, too! After all, they have been giving the gifts of love and companionship faithfully all year long! So, what do doggies have on their Christm...

Christmas Literature by Illustrator - Author Jan Brett

One of my most favorite illustrators and authors of children's books is Jan Brett. Her illustrations are amazingly beautiful! The traditional and original stories she illustrates have all become favorites to many children. Mrs. Brett has a very c...

A Christmas Carol Unit Study

The classic story "A Christmas Carol" ~ a famous author, Charles Dickens ~ creative animation genius, Walt Disney Productions ~ &  one uniquely facinating actor, Jim Carrey ~ what else can I say!? With the new Disney...

Cranberry Bread

Our senses of taste and smell are always tantalized during the holidays! Special recipes are shared to spread cheer, goodwill, and gratitude . The recipe I want to share is called "ABC Bread" featuring bright red, juicy, fres...

It's Snowing Snowmen!

I love snowmen! I'm not sure how it started, but over the years I've collected quite a few snowman decorations, ornaments, and fun stuff that I enjoy setting up each winter to welcome the snowy season. The children fondly help me set&nbs...

Music Education - Music History 

Patriotic Music Lesson

A country's music can tell you much about the country. Music can shape one's emotions, sense of nationalism, and give a feeling of pride of one's home. Our leaders and other countries share national anthems and other patriotic music in diplomatic eve...

Music Education - Music Theory 

Reading Music

Do you play music, but have wanted to learn how to read music? Here is a lens with resources and materials about reading pitches and rhythms for my students, anyone who wants to read music, and anyone who teaches music. My hope is that the resources...

Orchestral Instrument Series 

Orchestra: The String Family Lapbook Unit

Super, spectacular symphonic string instruments! Soothingly sing along with the slow, slippery, sliding bow strokes or skip along with the spirited, sparkling, staccato sounds of strings! Beautiful string instruments have existed far back in human h...

Orchestra: Woodwind Family Lapbook Unit

Wonderful wild whistling woodwinds winding through the wind! Come find out more about them!

Orchestra Lapbook Unit

The grand sounds of a symphony orchestra ~ especially a live one ~are so beautiful! Come find orchestra websites, teaching resources, kid's music sites, worksheets, flash cards, lapbooks and other materials, games, videos, cds, and adventures for mus...

Orchestra: Brass Family Lapbook Unit

Imagine ... a breezy, beautiful day below the big blue sky ... a brass band begins to step to the bold beat of the bass drum. The sun brightly bounces off the bells of the beaming brass instruments ... then you hear it, the boisterous, blowing of th...

Orchestra: The Percussion Family Lapbook Unit

The percussion family ~ what a broad range of instruments! Percussion instruments are used in every style of music from classical, rock, folk, jazz, ... to any kind! Percussion music may be very simple that even the youngest child can play to extrem...

Instruments 

Flutes

Feel the fantastic, flowing, fluttering sounds of the fabulous flute and hear the fluent music of favorite flute players at this lens! Whether you prefer classical, jazz, or other styles of music, flute can play them all beautifully. It is one of the...

Clarinets

Imagine the clear, crisp, calm, cool, classic sounds of the clarinet! Such a beautiful instrument to hear, and fun woodwind to play! Visit here to find a constantly growing collection of clarinet resources for researching, learning, listening, playin...

Composers 

Jonathan Cain of Journey

Have you ever had someone you admire so deeply that it inspires you to pursue your dreams - especially when you are frustrated or discouraged at those dreams? Someone who you can hear not only in your mind, but in your heart - even though you have ne...

Other Music Topics 

Joyful Songs Resources

Lesson Books ~ Music Theory ~ Repertoire ~ Fun Stuff! Here are sheet music and other materials which have been beneficial to my students for almost 20 years of teaching. I've listed books that I recommend, ones that are frequent audition pieces for d...

Music is FUNdaMENTAL

Music makes the world go around ... or so they say. Music may express a person's deepest emotions or tell a story. Music is definately FUN, but have you ever thought about how much it may grow your MENTAL abilities, also? Academics are pushed high...

Holidays ~ Christmas 

Educational

Christmas Unit Study 6 - Math

A Christmas Unit Study (Math) ~ Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it int...

Christmas Unit Study 2 - Social Studies

A Christmas Unit Study (Social Studies) ~ Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not t...

Christmas Crafts & Gifts for Children

Children have an instinctive ability to produce interesting artwork. They allow their imaginations to explore multiple areas without boundaries of any type. There are no limitations on what they may create when given a chance to design...

Christmas Unit Study 1 - Science

A Christmas Unit Study (Science) ~Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it i...

Christmas Unit Study 4 - Bible

A Christmas Unit Study (Bible) ~Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it int...

Christmas Literature 

Christmas Literature by Illustrator - Author Jan Brett

One of my most favorite illustrators and authors of children's books is Jan Brett. Her illustrations are amazingly beautiful! The traditional and original stories she illustrates have all become favorites to many children. Mrs. Brett has a very c...

A Christmas Carol Unit Study

The classic story "A Christmas Carol" ~ a famous author, Charles Dickens ~ creative animation genius, Walt Disney Productions ~ &  one uniquely facinating actor, Jim Carrey ~ what else can I say!? With the new Disney...

Christmas Unit Study 3 - Language Arts

A Christmas Unit Study (Language Arts) ~Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not tur...

Christmas ~ The Nutcracker Ballet 

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet

Welcome to a marvelous Christmas celebration ~ a holiday party with music, dancing, loved ones, tradition, an unforgetable story, and magical presents that make dreams come true! The annual Nutcracker Ballet is an internation...

Overture from the Nutcracker Ballet

Let's use our imaginations! I want you to think of the holidays ~ see the beautiful decorations, smell the fresh cut pine, feel the busy shoppers bustling around, taste the warm baked cookies, and hear the sweet music everywhere. W...

March from the Nutcracker Ballet

Holidays 

Community Helpers ~ Labor Day

Lesson Ideas & Resources for Teaching about Labor Day, Community Helpers, & Neighborhoods

Social Studies ~ Civics 

The United States Flag

"This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the emblem of our unity, our power, our thought and purpose as a nation. It has no other character than that which we give it from generation to generation. The choices are ours. It floats in ma...

Patriotic Music Lesson

A country's music can tell you much about the country. Music can shape one's emotions, sense of nationalism, and give a feeling of pride of one's home. Our leaders and other countries share national anthems and other patriotic music in diplomatic eve...

Constitution Lapbook

As young future American voters, children need to learn about forms of government, laws, and choices we can make in America. The following is a unit my children and I studied this spring to help them make wise decisions in the coming years.

Social Studies - History 

The French Revolution

A series of revolutions have occured throughout the world during all of history. Groups of people seeing things differently have unfortunately ended in too much bloodshed. The French Revolutions is one of these wars that took a toll on many people ~...

History Lesson Resources

History is such an important subject ~ what we can learn about the past will help us no doubt in the future. To be honest, I never liked studying history or social studies. It seemed way too boring to learn about old dead people ~ who they were, whe...

Social Studies - United States History of the 19th Century 

Lewis & Clark Expedition

The Lewis & Clark Expedition ~ how exciting! Doesn't it send tickles down your spine? A journey on the way across a broad new land! Who knows what they will see, who they will meet, what dangers await, which obstacles they may come across? The...

Western Expansion

Travel back in time to the western frontier of the United States with us to learn about the brave men and women who traveled the hard trails to make the west their new home! Why would they move far from their families and homes, push through the unk...

Pioneers & the Oregon Trail

Imagine going back in time to visit the pioneeers traveling across the country. So many exciting adventures they must have had! Let's step into their world and learn about what everyday life was like during the 19th century. You will find lessons...

United States in the 1800's

So many things can happen during a short century of history! Exciting people interacting positively and negatively upon each other ~ changes in governments and geographic borders ~ artists, musicians, authors, and architects recording their time and...

Other Stuff! 

Best of Homeschool on Twitter

  Homeschooling your children can be quite an adventure some days! There are many good days, many bad days, and many "What do I do now?", "How do I teach my child to improve his study skills?", or "How do I help...

Tim's Lego Animations 

Lego Star Wars Rebel training Animation's

My Lego star wars animations that are about different rebel training exercises. Watch rebels be trained to Fire, jump hurdles,and Learn to pilot Star Fighters.These animations are made exclusively by me Tim. So why are you reading this when you could...

Lego Indiana Jones Animation's

Lego Indiana Jones Animation's made exclusively by myself Tim. Indiana Jones is one of the greatest adventurers of all time.Watch as Indy finds a Mysterious Black helmet, A blue crystal, and a transforming Cristal. Also check out some Lego Indiana Jo...