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My (musical) Valentine

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Get out those bells, sand blocks, and sticks! Your kindergarteners use their singing voices to ask and answer friendly questions while keeping rhythm. They take turns in a group and in pairs singing questions and answers while keeping time with simple instruments. 

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early music, rhythm, tempo, valentine's day, Holidays

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tempo, valentine's day, early music instruction, keeping rhythm, valentine theme, using instruments, visual and performing arts
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K
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Visual & Performing Arts
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