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Monthly Song Giveaway

Welcome to DARIA's monthly song page!

THERE IS SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE
AND DO IN JANUARY!

 

JANUARY 16TH IS MLK DAY!

Every January we're thrilled to see the many ways that people celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are service projects, concerts, classroom activities, family projects and so much more. And we're happy to always have this song as our free mp3 for this month for you to download and share. There's also free sheet music and coloring pages with some of our favorite quotes from the life and speeches of MLK.

I HAVE A DREAM - free mp3
I HAVE A DREAM - song lyrics
I HAVE A DREAM - sheet music
I HAVE A DREAM - printable lyric page
I HAVE A DREAM - poster
I HAVE A DREAM - coloring page for younger children
I HAVE A DREAM - coloring page for older children
I HAVE A DREAM - Video


BRINGING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MLK
INTO YOUR HOMES OR CLASSROOMS
THROUGH BOOKS

Have you ever wondered how to talk about the difficult and complcated issues of racism and prejudice to children? This month, we've reviewed our favorite books about MLK and civil rights that make these topics understandable and highlight the actions of inspiring adults who have chosen to take a stand for human rights.

Check our some of our favorite MLK books and look for some of these picks in our free book bin on the same site:
http://favoritemulticulturalbooks.com/
http://favoritemulticulturalbooks.com/?page_id=100%20FREE%20BOOK%20BIN

 


HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

January 23rd marks the Chinese New Year and we're entering the year of the dragon! During this month, we'll share some wonderful instruments, activities and traditions from the regions of China, Tibet and Nepal on our Making Multicultural Music and Multicultural Kids Music Vid's sites.

READ MORE ABOUT THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
HEAR A CHINESE NEW YEAR SONG


MAKE YOUR OWN CHINESE GONG!

Who doesn't love to bang a gong?! We just completed some awesome instructions for a home or classroom gong. You can also check out your birth year in the Chinese Horoscope on this pdf and use some of the fun symbols for each year on your gong or for Chinese New Year Decorations.

MAKE YOUR OWN CHINESE GONG PDF!


WIN A TIBETAN SINGING BOWL!

Instruments from this area of the world are amazing, unique and beautiful with many distinct sounds. We have a wonderful little singing bowl that we're giving away this month and we'll write all about Tibentan singing bowls on our Making Multicultural Music Blog.

Although this bowl is small, it still "sings" beautifully. To sign up for our contest, just send an e-mail that says "Singing Bowl" to dariamusic@yahoo.com and your name will be entered to win. And if you win, I promise to walk you through the steps so you can make it sing for yourself!

Good luck!

 

ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR OUR E-NEWSLETTER?

If not, please sign up to the right. You'll get first notice of offers not on this page, especially instrument, music and book give-aways.


GROUNDHOG'S DAY AND THE END OF WINTER!

 

Are you tired of winter yet? February 1st marks Groundhogs Day and in case you wanted to get ready early, here's a fun little project/puppet activitiy that goes along with our Groundhog's Day Song. It's easy to make and you can predict for yourself whether the groundhog will see his or her shadow or not! And you don't even have to travel to Punxatawny, Pennsylvania to find out!.

GROUNDHOG'S DAY PDF

 

Until next month, wishing you a happy, healthy, delightful New Year!

Peace, Love and Music,
DARIA


Music For MLK Day, Win a Tibetan Singing Bowl, Make a Gong and Much More!