Meadow’s Edge Elementary Celebrates “Music in Our Schools” Month

Music in Our Schools Month just wrapped up at Meadow’s Edge Elementary, giving students the chance to see how music connects to all areas of learning.

Throughout the month, lessons in the music room went beyond just singing and instruments. Students used music to reinforce skills they’re learning in other subjects.

In math, students worked with fractions through note values, practicing how to add, subtract, and divide rhythms. Reading connections included close reading activities and lessons using You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch to explore figurative language. Students also added instruments and movement to children’s books to bring stories to life.

Creativity was a big part of the experience. Students drew and painted based on what they heard in music and even imagined what different instruments might look like.

Music also connected to movement and coordination. Activities like line dancing and playing rhythms with basketballs helped students stay active while building timing and rhythm skills.

Science concepts were incorporated across grade levels, with students learning about vibrations, sound waves, how sound travels, and how distance affects volume. They also explored how music has changed over time by looking at different periods in history.

To wrap up the month, Meadow’s Edge held a school-wide spirit week. Students and staff dressed up to represent different genres of music, adding a fun finish to the celebration.