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Do you recall the multiplication tables, grammatical terms, or historical documents through song? Many educators recognize that teaching with song makes learning not only more fun, but more effective and long-lasting. When you want to inspire your students, take time to tickle the ivories, pluck the strings, or turn on the boom box and “tune-in" to song. Included: Learn why songs benefit learning and how to choose the right material for the school or classroom...

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A teacher and musician, Jenny Billard is one of the "resources" for songs to which Chandler refers. From Sydney, Australia, her The J.E.M. Site (Jen’s Educational Music Site) provides inexpensive music downloads for educators.

Working with children in remote communities in the Northern Territory prompted Billard to implement “creative" teaching techniques like using songs...Read More...

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