It’s the start of a new month, which means it’s time for a roundup of lesson ideas to carry you through February. These activities keep the “love” theme simple and focus on movement, pitch, and rhythm skills. You’ll find two ways to use Love Somebody (steady beat and do-mi-so), a folk dance with a rhythm activity, a calmer listening and movement lesson, and a winter folk dance for classes that still feel more February than Valentine.
Love Somebody Music Lesson with Heart Sticks
This lesson works well for steady beat and simple rhythm practice, using heart “beat sticks” with a beat chart or listening map. It also includes an easy DIY option if you want a class set for less than $10.
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Valentine Circle Game with Do-Mi-So
This version keeps the circle game, then moves into do-mi-so on instruments. You can also run it in small groups (Orff, bells, Boomwhackers, singing) so more students are actively doing the work instead of waiting.
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Shoo My Love Folk Dance and Rhythm Lesson
If you want something movement-heavy that still connects to rhythm, this is a good pick. The dance comes first, and the rhythm extension helps students feel syncopation before you show it on the board.
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Teaching Some Love Coffee in Music Class
This is a calmer February lesson that still keeps students engaged. It focuses on steady beat, long and short sounds, and a simple listening map that helps students track what they’re hearing.
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Skating Away Folk Dance for Winter Music
If your students are still in winter mode, this folk dance fits nicely in February. It’s structured, straightforward, and gets students moving quickly with minimal explanation time.