Musictime – Discover Things Level 2 Teacher Book/Cd

For Grade 2-3 Primary School

“MusicTime! Discover Things!” is the second instalment in the award-winning “MusicTime!” series, designed specifically for primary school educators teaching students in the second and third years of school, typically ages 6-7. This workbook expertly links musical concepts with key learning areas such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, including Drama, Dance, and Visual Arts.

This Book Includes:
20 Quick Activities: These are designed to integrate music into the classroom effortlessly.
10 Units with Themes: Covering engaging topics like Rainbows, Fantastic Animals, and Our Street, these units aim to spark the imaginations of young learners.
10 Extension Ideas: For educators to further explore and expand the lessons.

Special Features:
– A CD accompanying the book contains over 50 musical examples recorded by leading Australian musicians, enhancing the learning experience with high-quality auditory support.
– The CD includes 14 songs, 5 of which are instrumental, allowing for student performances.
– Music selections include works by Vivaldi, Saint-Sans, and Coco’s Lunch, offering a diverse range of musical styles for activities that involve movement and improvisation.

This workbook is ideal for teachers looking to incorporate music into their curriculum, regardless of their musical background. Each activity and unit is aligned with the Australian music curricula and lists learning outcomes separately for each Australian state as well as New Zealand.

About the Author:

Dr. Ros McMillan is an esteemed music educator and accomplished keyboard performer with a career that spans over six decades. Holding a Bachelor of Music from the University of Melbourne, a Diploma of Education, and a Master of Education from La Trobe University, along with a Doctor of Philosophy from Melbourne, Dr. McMillan embodies a profound dedication to the advancement of music education.

Her pedagogical journey began during her undergraduate studies at the University of Melbournes Faculty of Music, where she taught piano to five students over the course of four years. This early teaching experience laid the groundwork for what would become over 50 years of educational service, blending theory with practice to inspire and nurture countless students.