
When Step Met Skip
Vicky Weber(Author)
Trunk Up Books (Publisher)
Published on 27. July 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
36 pages
978-1-7349062-7-1 (ISBN)
Description
Step loves moving one note at a time up and down the musical staff. Then along comes Skip-bold, bouncy, and not afraid to jump over a note. When these two meet, they discover that the best melodies use both: smooth steps and exciting skips!
Told with charming characters and clear, kid-friendly language, this picture book helps young learners see and hear how melodies move on the staff-so music reading feels simple, memorable, and fun.
Perfect for:Elementary music teachers (PreK-5) introducing melodic movement
Parents supporting early music literacy at home
General classroom read-alouds that blend story with learning
What kids will learn:What is a Step? Moving to the next-door note (line¿space)
What is a Skip? Jumping over one note (line¿line or space¿space)
Confidence using the vocabulary "step" and "skip" when listening, singing, or pointing to notes
Why teachers love it:Story-driven hook that keeps wiggly learners engaged
Clear language you can echo during warm-ups and centers
Pairs perfectly with solfege, floor staff games, and simple instrument patterns
By the end, kids will cheer for Step and Skip-and start hearing both in their favorite songs.
More details
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7349062-7-1 (9781734906271)
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Schweitzer Classification