“I want to see you flap flap flap your wings; and drum drum drum your heartbeat...” even your littlest rhythm-makers will sing; clap; dance and cheer as Haja (AH-ja) learns to fly! Kid-tested and teacher-approved ... Musical Tales for Modern Minds' HAJA TEACHING GUIDE offers step-by-step multicultural lesson plans and student hands-on learning activities. Aligned to our national core curriculum standards for young learners to develop their multiple intelligences and creative expression; this Guide provides ways to engage with music-making; language arts and multi-sensory experiences. Through the story of Haja; The Bird Who was Afraid to Fly and the companion song “Fly Haja Fly”; students can identify with Haja's transformation as she overcomes her fear. They'll take her example of success to heart as she builds her confidence; gaining self-awareness and determination. Young students will explore and practice learning sounds and rhythms; and identifying colors and patterns. The guide also offers an interdisciplinary introduction to West African instruments; designs; food and more. Suggested for ages 4-7. “Today's lesson was a huge success! The kids loved it! They loved the story; song; drumming.... everything. They wanted to listen to the song several times and on the way out I could hear them singing the chorus ...” (music educator; Wharton Elementary; Lancaster PA)

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          PRODUCT INFORMATION

	HAJA: Classroom Kit (CLASSRM KIT) : By Julia Jordan Kamanda : Classroom Kit (storybook/CD & teaching guide) : # 145994
	Haja: The Bird Who Was Afraid to Fly : Storybook from Musical Tales for Modern Minds : Julia Jordan Kamanda : Storybook with Online Audio : # 283650