Ada's Violin - Google Slides FREEBIE for Elementary Music!

Ada's Violin - Google Slides FREEBIE for Elementary Music

Ada's Violin - Google Slides FREEBIE for Elementary Music complements the favorite storybook often used in elementary music classes. The magic of the citizens' inventive spirit in Cateura, Paraguay is a narrative that fascinates students, particularly when they discover it's based on true events.

• This interactive resource serves as an excellent guide to generate engaging discussions within the class.
• Before delving into the tale, it introduces pupils to Cateura and explains what a landfill is.
• This resource encourages students to contemplate recycling and devising alternative uses for junk material.
• Makes an apt lesson plan around Earth Day.

Following the storytelling session (note: book not included), this recourse includes features designed to encourage learners to articulate their favourite elements from Ada’s story while contemplatively reflecting on problems and solutions mentioned therein. Thought-provoking prompts help them relate Ada and her community's struggles with their personal experiences.

The highlight lies in its element of surprise where students learn about its real-life basis sparking interest among them! Concluding slides comprise information about 'Landfill Harmonic', along with an insightful short video (with subtitles).

• Ideal for Grades 1-5 Art & Music educators or any educator integrating literature into their curriculum offerings – public school teachers, homeschoolers included!
• Fosters environmental awareness alongside fostering empathy & resilience building amongst children – powerful lessons transcending beyond textbooks!

Ada's Violin Google Slides Presentation (this product comes as a ZIP file which can be easily imported into Google Slides)