| For non-music teachers, some of these sites may seem a little out of place being presented in the month of October. Teachers, however, know they need their holiday activities decided upon as early as possible in order to know which manipulatives to add with them and to try and gauge how much time will be needed for presentation. |
| There are so many holidays coming up in the next couple of months that in order to try and cover them with optimal time left for which to use them, this and recent articles have had a trifold approach. This article will be divided into three sections. Halloween, even though it's not a holiday, it is an activity-filled children's festivity. The second section will be oriented around November activities, involving American Indian dances and stick games. The third section will offer some links for Christmas activities and Hannukah celebrations. |
October
| Interesting Halloween Music plus a fun and games page! — Midi music opens this page with X-files Theme music. |
| Billy Bear's Halloween — has some fun activities for the classroom and at home. |
| Halloween Madness at Cowboy.net! Fun stuff! |
| Jack-O-Lantern.com — If you are interested in carving a pumpkin for your classroom, this site provides you with some tips and "tricks." |
| Check out some more AWESOME Pumpkin Carvings. |
Just for Halloween Fun!
| Virtual Jack-O-Lantern |
November
| For other Native American resources, here are some excellent sites: |
| Stick games are good for the month of November, especially if you are planning a Native American unit of songs and dances. |
| More Game Resources — offers a description of the type of stick game you are interested in and what the packet contains, plus prices. |
| Native American Events and Pow Wows! |
| Canyon Records — Excellent American Indian music resource. |
| Native American Dance Music — from Music Boulevard. |
| American Indian Dances |
| Calendar of Events for the Pueblos |
| Animal Symbolism |
| Native Web |
December
| Festival of Lights |
Just for Hanukah Fun!
| Virtual Dreidal Game |
Christmas Links
| Billy Bear's Animated Storybooks |
| A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. |
| Downloadable PC Christmas Programs |
| Downloadable MAC Christmas Programs |
Just for Christmas Fun!
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