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Research shows that learning the do-re-mis can help children excel in ways beyond the basic ABCs. Learn all the benefits of music education.

creating a musical environment, choosing the right instrument, how to motivate practicing, etc.

Whether your child is the next Beyonce or more likely to sing her solos in the shower, she is bound to benefit from some form of music education. Research shows that learning the do-re-mis can help children excel in ways beyond the basic ABCs.

An article about teaching diverse learners and special needs children.

Lesson Plans and Teacher Timesavers - A Super Resource - Teachers Love It! View Collection Puzzles Makers Too! - Instant Worksheets - Quick Puzzles and Rubrics View Makers Music Education Lesson Plans By Category Kindergarten to Second Grade Doggie, Doggie, Where's your bone? -The children will be able to learn the song through memory.

Lesson Plans and Teacher Timesavers - A Super Resource - Teachers Love It! View Collection Puzzles Makers Too! - Instant Worksheets - Quick Puzzles and Rubrics View Makers Doggie, Doggie, Where's your bone? -The children will be able to learn the song through memory. Getting to Know Instruments - Introducing the major instruments to children.

Over 200 lesson plans for music teachers!

educational videos

educational videos

This article provides an overview of the role computer technology can play in promoting the education of children with special needs within the regular classroom.

Music can improve the quality of life for children with physical, emotional, and psychological needs in a variety of ways. Learn exactly how in this article...

instrument funding

instrument funding

The Mockingbird Foundation provides funding for music education for children, through competitive grants, emergency-related grants, and tour-related grants. Grants

Interactive and educational music games for children. Includes a link to the original SFSKids website with a guide to the instruments of the symphony orchestra.

Free music games for children.

FREE interactive educational activities/games

FREE interactive educational activities/games

Different ideas for building skills with special needs students through music

Adopt-A-Classroom directs 100% of all donations, grants and fundraising to classroom teachers, and your school donation is tax deductible. Our website supports PTA fundraising, school fundraising and grants for teachers!

Encouraging diversity in the classroom

Many children with special needs show interest in learning an instrument but are not able to benefit from traditional music lessons. Sound Starts specializes in adapting instructional methods based on the child's strengths and learning style. Available instruments: guitar, piano, voice.

Contains links to various assistive technologies and methods of adapting your teaching to students with learning disabilities.

By Marshall Raskind, Ph.D. , Kristin Stanberry Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities - from cognitive problems to physical impairment. This article will focus specifically on AT for individuals with learning disabilities (LD). The use of technology to enhance learning is an effective approach for many children.

the types of Assistance technology and what they can do to help children with learning disabilities

DREAMMS (an acronym for Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills), is committed to increasing the use of computers, high quality instructional technology, and assistive technologies for children with special needs in schools, homes and the workplace.

Various stategies to keep in mind when teaching music with special needs students

Adapted with permission from "The North Carolina Music Educator" Fall/Summer 2013 Music classes in today's educational system have changed substantially. With the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), educators are expected to see all students, with and without disabilities. Children previously not served by music educators are now being served.

Guidelines to help teach special needs students