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When Step Met Skip
Paperback
ConceptsGeneral Juvenile FictionPerforming Arts
ISBN13: 9781734906271
Publisher: Trunk Up Books
Published: Jul 27 2021
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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.
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