I Protest (Peacefully)

 

It’s inevitable that at some point, you don’t like to do what someone else is doing – or is making you do, be it giving away your favorite toy – or someone bullying you. What can you do? These activities can show you what action you might take – and the consequences of bad actions.

 

CONNECT:

• Hear and watch the children’s book Let the Children March at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnptqGnM4xQ
• Learn about and listen to music that was written to protest and the unequal treatment of black people at https://www.classicalmpr.org/story/2020/06/08/classical-kids-music-lessons-protest-music
• Protests reflect a broad spectrum of actions and a huge mix of social issues. This video explains non-violent protests. It is geared for teens and adults, but is very accessible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP-mv5IjFzY

 

CREATE:

• Help kids find their voice why supporting ways to help families stand up against injustice: https://www.aeinstein.org/nonviolentaction/198-methods-of-nonviolent-action/
• As citizens, we should be engaged in our community: here’s how to go on a protest as a family: https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/tips-for-protesting-with-kids/
• Try some of these activities that can help kids handle bullying situations: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/elementary/

 

CARE:

• Use this guide to talk with youngsters about protests: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5694f5c6bfe87314267a8a1b/t/5a9fe809e4966b2fb99f7627/1520429067378/Talking+With+Kids+6+and+Under.pdf
• Especially now, news on television shows much violence and disinformation. Here are some good practices about screen time use: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-And-Watching-TV-054.aspx
• Active listening is vital for effective communication within the family and among friends, especially where there is disagreement. Try some of these tips: https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/communication/activelistening.html#:~:text=Active%20listening%20is%20a%20good,what%20she%20has%20to%20say.&text=give%20your%20full%20attention%20to,other%20things%20you%20are%20doing

 

CAREERS:

Want to address injustice? Want to make your community better? It might lead to a lifelong career: as a politician, community organizer, social worker, journalist, teacher, lawyer, and more. Explore the possibilities through these websites.

https://www.brazen.com/blog/archive/job-search/10-careers-that-let-you-fight-for-equality

https://www.humanrightscareers.com/magazine/careers-in-social-justice-and-human-rights/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-careers-that-let-you-f_b_1586777

The Sounds of Music

The world is full of the sounds of music. Get in tune with music by doing these activities.

CONNECT:

• Trace the history of western music and their composers at http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/
• Read about famous operas at https://www.sdopera.org/Operapaedia
• Hear all that jazz -- from the musicians themselves: at http://americanhistory.si.edu/smithsonian-jazz/collections-and-archives/smithsonian-jazz-oral-history-program
• Musicals have been around for over 2000 years!. Musicals101.com features separate histories for musical theater, film, television and cabaret: https://www.musicals101.com/history1.htm
• Read how Canadian craftsmen create musical instruments at http://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/arts/opus/opus201e.shtml  This site also shows historical instruments.
• How did composers write down their music? Here’s the history: http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Musical_notation

CREATE:

• Listen and sing children’s songs found at https://www.kididdles.com/. Choose from 2000 lyrics, organized by alphabet and subject.
• Travel around the world in song at http://www.dariamusic.com/
• Discover music, including instruments, through games and other activities at http://www.discovereso.com/
• Explore the science behind musical sound at http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sound.html
• Have fun playing with music at http://www.creatingmusic.com/
• Watch this video to learn how to read music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCZ3qOnNOsk
• Try your hand at writing your own original songs with these tips: http://www.kidzworld.com/article/24798-how-to-write-songs

CARE:

• How do singers protect their voices? The BBC knows: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33184897
• Take care of your musical instrument following these tips: http://www.musicnotes.com/blog/2015/08/27/musical-instrument-care/
• Really loud music can hurt your years. Find out what to do: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&id=1442&np=152

CAREERS:

Want to make music and make money? There are lots of options: composing, performing, producing, teaching, even manufacturing. Here are some websites to tune up your career.

http://majoringinmusic.com/category/career-choices-and-planning-for-music-majors/

https://www.careersinmusic.com/music-careers/

https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/careers-for-music-lovers.htm

http://work.chron.com/jobs-responsibilities-singers-18065.html