Research Guides: Special Education: Music

Music Online Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Digital Resources from The Kennedy Center
A robust collection of hundreds of digital learning resources: lessons, articles, performance guides, how-tos and more. No account required.
Lesson Plans and Activities from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Lessons and Activities from the Kennedy Center
Arts-centered, standards-based resources for in and out of school. No account required.
Music Class Activities for Elementary Grades from Frau Musik USA
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Music Lessons and Activities from PBS Learning Media
Encourage students to perform, analyze, and appreciate Music with resources that explore music from various time periods and cultures. No account required.
Music Tech Teacher
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Nine Teaching Ideas for Using Music to Inspire Student Writing
Nine exercises to use music to inspire student writing from New York Times. No account required.
World Music Lessons from Smithsonian Folkways
Browse the map to find world music curricular experiences from Smithsonian Folkways’ Network of Music Educators. No account required; free account optional.