How to Use and FAQ:

Welcome to Sound Bites: Classical Meets Cartoons!

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of classical music through the lens of beloved cartoons! Enjoy 5 weeks of done-for-you music appreciation that the whole family will love! 

If you’re as old as I am, you probably remember watching fun Saturday morning cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse, and Bugs Bunny. Those were the days, right?

One of the great things about those cartoons was the use of classical music. What a fun way to connect the younger generation to music that they might otherwise be tempted to think of as “boring.” Ha!

Well, you now have the opportunity to introduce your kids to these fun old cartoons AND the great musical pieces that go with them!

This 5-week online course shares cartoon clips that feature classical music, as well as a second video that shows a full-length performance of that piece. Short and sweet, this is a perfect way to introduce your children to this music in a way they’re sure to enjoy.

All you need is your phone, tablet, or computer to watch for a couple of minutes from wherever you are, making this a super easy way to insert music appreciation into everyday life.

For families who want to go deeper on their music appreciation studies, you will enjoy the Bonus Music Appreciation Notebook and Coloring Pages, which include many additional resources for K-12, including music appreciation prompts, vocabulary, timelines, notebooking pages, creative writing ideas, coloring pages, and much more.

How to Use Sound Bites: Classical Meets Cartoons:

Each day, do one lesson. Optional, add a notebooking page from one the bonuses (Music Appreciation Notebook, Music Appreciation Coloring Pages, or Color by Code).

What is included in each day's lesson?

They are in a very simple format. There is usually something short to read, a video of the cartoon, and a video of the music being played by an orchestra.

How long does a Sound Bites daily lesson take?

We aim for 15 minutes a day. If a lesson will take longer than 15 minutes, you have several options. Just watch and listen to part of it, or do part one day and the rest the next day.

Remember, some is better than none!

The main things I want to encourage you about are:

* Keep it enjoyable for the children. Find a way that works for the ages and stages you have in your homeschool or classroom. Let music be a gift and a joy in your home!

* Some is better than None.

* It doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

* Just begin.

I don’t know if I have time to use this.

Sound Bites is ready when you are. You can watch & listen when it works for you. Weekends, car rides, while eating, or doing chores–whatever works for you will work for Sound Bites.

Bonuses include:

• Music Appreciation Notebook (53 pages)
• Music Appreciation Coloring Pages (39 pages)
• Color by Code (6 pages)
  
  

How to use the course site:

You will see two sections as part of the course. This top section contains the FAQ and printables needed to complete the course. The next section contains all the lessons. As you work on the course, it automatically keeps track of where you are. When finished with a lesson, click "Complete and Continue" to move on. You can always come back to past lessons, though.

Can I see a free sample?

Yes, head here to do a free lesson: Welcome and A Corny Concerto

• Lesson 1

Warning about the Videos:

This course was created by Erica Johns. Gena Mayo's warning: I have not viewed all the videos included in this course. Since every family is different, I recommend you preview for content, costumes, graphics on screen, etc. to make sure they are appropriate for your family's viewing. If you choose not to watch, you can still use the videos to listen to the music!

What do I do if a link is broken or a YouTube video is no longer available?

Simply leave a comment right there at the lesson or email Gena at [email protected], and I'll get it fixed ASAP! Thank you for your help and for taking the extra time to let me know about them.

What to do if you are seeing inappropriate ads with the YouTube videos

We are thankful for the "free" resource of YouTube, but we do occasionally have to let their ads run. If you are noticing that you are seeing some inappropriate ads, see this link which will give you ways to block advertisers. You might also need to clear your cookies/history. And be sure YouTube is set to restricted mode. https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662850?hl=e...

What is the Copyright information?

© 2016-2024 Gena Mayo | Music in Our Homeschool LLC |ichoosejoy.org and MusicinOurHomeschool.com

All rights reserved. No portion of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted outside the immediate household in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other—except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

How many copies can I make?

Photocopies of lessons and notebooking pages may be made for only one household or classroom of children.

Can I use the course to teach at a school or co-op?

Purchase of the course is only for one classroom at a school or one family in a household. To obtain a license to use in multiple classes at school or a homeschool co-op, contact Gena Mayo at [email protected].

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