Fun Ways to Learn About Music - Part 2

Classics for Kids is a great website for elementary age kids (i.e. grades K-5), and was designed to help introduce children to classical music.  The unique feature of this website is it's built in "Classic for Kids" radio show.  Radio broadcasts are made on various radio stations - all across the country on Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings.  Or, you can listen to them live via streaming on their website.  Or, you can subscribe and/or download the podcasts. 

Naomi Lewin works hard to bring classical music's great composers to life through music and stories.

As much as I'm sure parents will like feature the most, it would be my guess that kids will have more fun with the musical games on the website.  Games include: Composer Time Machine, Note Name Game, Composer Your Own Music, & Be A Rockin' Rhythm Master!

In addition to fun and games, Classics for Kids also has activity sheets, lesson plans, and a musical dictionary.  In addition, you will find resources to help you get acquainted with instruments in the orchestra, instrument families, music terms, musical periods, and musical careers.  Finally, there is a separate section dedicated to composers, which includes: list from A-Z, by location on a map, by timeline, and by musical period. 


The Classics for Kids website is made possible by a grant from the Charles H. Dater Foundation and has been honored with several awards:

• National Community Impact Award for Engagement
• Silver Award from the International Davey Awards
• Clarion Award from the Association for Women in Communications