Learn About and Help The People of Niger With Samaritan's Purse

I am proud to partner with other homeschool bloggers to help Samaritan's Purse raise funds and awareness for Niger, the largest country in West Africa.

We have put together a blog hop homeschool unit study of sorts to allow you to teach your children about Niger.

Today I'll introduce your children to a fun instrument used in Niger. They can listen to the instrument, learn to draw it, and more!

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Listen to Music that Tells a Story ~ Sorcerer's Apprentice Lesson (with a Maestro Classics Giveaway)

One of our favorite ways to easily enjoy music is to learn about stories in music.

I remember wondering where composers could get an idea for a piece of music. It wasn't until I was older that I realized they could be inspired by great stories. 

One of the very best examples of this is The Sorcerer's Apprentice, by Paul Dukas (based on the original poem by Goethe).

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Teaching Music Appreciation in Your Homeschool

Welcome to Day 1 of The 5 Days of Music Appreciation!

Each day I will be tackling a topic (and incorporating a couple fun giveaways, too!) that will aid you in teaching music appreciation to your children.

While I am a musician, I have spoken with plenty of non musicians who tell me they just don't have the KNOWLEDGE of where to start with their children.

As with so many areas of homeschooling, I believe we're also educating OURSELVES. 

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