The Big Book of Music Games, Grades K - 5 [Paperback]

Debra Olson Pressnall (Author), Lorilee Malecha (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 15, 1999 | Age Range: 5 - 11 years

Brimming with active learning games and reproducible board games, this resource offers a wealth of materials that strengthen basic music concepts and reading skills. Through these games, students have opportunities to practice identifying notes, rests, and other commonly used symbols, as well as notes on the treble and bass clef staffs. In addition, students learn facts about famous composers with trivia games and identify familiar instruments through bingo games. The Big Book of Music Games is a time-saver for busy classroom teachers and music specialists who wish to create skill-based materials that engage children in fun learning experiences.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 11 years
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Instructional Fair (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156822673X
• ISBN-13: 978-1568226736
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 11.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 105 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Music Games for few players February 12, 2000

By a reader

This book was not what I expected, but it still has many uses. I am a music teacher and was hoping for large-group games I could use with my K-3 classes. This book is fully reproducible and has some good ideas, but most games are more of the board-game type and can only use a couple players

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Homeschool Moms June 3, 2000

By A Customer

This book is great for homeschool moms because the games can be played with as few as two children and most can be adapted to be played with the whole family. The book is fully reproducible and my kids love to color the game pieces.

The book teaches the Music Alphabet, Music Syllables (Do, Re, Me, etc.), Notes, Rests, and Reading Rhythms, Symbols, Reading the notes on the staff, Musical Instruments and Famous Composers all through a game format. The games are similar to Lotto, Fish, War, Board Games and Memory games, etc. The Rules are easy to follow and I copy them and include them in a Ziploc type bag with all the game parts so the kids can play without looking the rules up.

It's a great resource for any teacher, homeschool mom or not!

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Private Music Teacher Loves This Book March 11, 2004

By KMJD

I am a Piano teacher with a large studio, a home-school Mom, and an active volunteer. I have been using this book for more than 3 years and hardly a week goes by that I don't use something from it. I have played these games with groups of 2 or 3 students and with as many as 25. The game are easy to learn, fun to play, and teach the topics well. The graphics are charming and I have used them often to create other music based games. Last year I taught a class to my Music Guild on teaching aids and this was #1 on my "must buy list". The Big Book of Music Games is worth its weight in gold>

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars For Small or Large Groups December 8, 2005

By Deborah P. Aldridge

While it is true that many of the games are for only a couple of players, I use it all of the time. Children love having music centers in our classroom (they actually cheer!)and usually at least two of the centers will be games from this book.

The games are easy to create and learn to play. Most of all they teach musical concepts in a fun way. I'm so glad that I have this valuable resource.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Book of Music Games is Bountiful March 8, 2008

By Debra A. Goecker

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This book contains wonderful games with easy to follow directions.
Games have variations and can be easily modified for your classes.
I like and use it so much that I buy it as a gift for my student teachers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource October 5, 2012

By bb12

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This book has so many uses with games for teaching music. It is the only that I have found with so many ideas and games that I can adapt for any size group and any age level.

1.0 out of 5 stars Can't recommend ~ January 2, 2012

By J. Neyland

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I have tried on several occasions (thinking I just needed a fresh prospectivve)
to make this book work for the classroom. Don't spend your money. You will
not be happy. I bought about 2 yrs ago and paid top price for it.
Wouldn't mind if I could have discovered something to use from it.
Thought I'd pass this on.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars This book is not games April 9, 2011

By CelloLuva

This book is all just ditto sheets that you can copy. Dittos are harmful to childrens expression, creativity and free thinking. Find active learning opportunity like REAL games. Don't bother with this junk. Music is a creative art. You can not teach that with dittos!