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Note Knacks Teacher Set$74.90
The Teacher Set is the perfect introduction to the Note Knacks System! You will find that this method and hands-on tool will revolutionize how you teach music literacy! Included are a set of lesson plans that walks you through the process step-by-step, 31 blocks representing the 5 most common note and rest values ~ your students will immediately understand the relationships between those note values, as well as the “silent” notation on the backs ~ and 3 time signature frames that will help students compose within 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time parameters. Rhythms are easily read by simply saying the colors! Younger students will be able to practice their syllables, while older students will not feel babyish when they can read rhythms with a simple explanation!
Pugliese recommends this for:
A first step in learning about the Note Knacks System
A demo set with a small group of students
A center in your classroom
Parents that DO NOT already know how to read music
Note Knacks Full Classroom Set$262.15
This is our most popular set!! The Full Classroom Set is perfect for a class of 25 students. Included are a set of lesson plans that walks you through the process step-by-step, 5 SETS of 31 blocks representing the 5 most common note and rest values ~ your students will immediately understand the relationships between those note values, as well as the “silent” notation on the backs ~ and 3 time signature frames that will help students compose within 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time parameters.
Pugliese recommends this for:
A class of 25 students
Note Knacks Student Set$54.75
The Student Set is perfect for adding on to your Teacher Set, Small Classroom Set or Full Classroom Set! Included are 31 blocks representing the 5 most common note and rest values ~ your students will immediately understand the relationships between those note values, as well as the “silent” notation on the backs ~ and 3 time signature frames that will help students compose within 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time parameters. Rhythms are easily read by simply saying the colors! Younger students will be able to practice their syllables, while older students will not feel babyish when they can read rhythms with a simple explanation!
Pugliese recommends this for:
Add on sets to the Teacher Set, Basics Classroom Set or Full Classroom Set
Individual students
A small group of students (3 -5 students)
A Center in your classroom
Parents that already do know how to read music
Note Knacks Beams Add On Set$36.95
This set has all of the common beamed notes! There are four blocks each of:
2 Beamed Eighths
4 Beamed Sixteenths
1 Eighth to 2 sixteenths
2 Sixteenths to 1 Eighth
This set is perfect for showing your students how notation is written so that it is easily read!
Pugliese recommends this for:
- Adding on to your Note Knacks Student Sets
Note Knacks Cards$12.60
Our Cards are designed for each student to have their own set of Note Knacks! These cards tear out easily from perforated pages and are printed with a semi-glossy finish for protection. The are also perfect for teachers on a cart or adding to the sets you already own! Included are 31 cards representing the 5 most common note and rest values and 3 time signature frames that will help students compose within 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time parameters. Rhythms are easily read by simply saying the colors! Younger students will be able to practice their syllables, while older students will not feel babyish when they can read rhythms with a simple explanation!
Pugliese recommends this for:
Individual students to have their own set without having to share
Teachers on carts
Add on sets to the Teacher Set, Basics Classroom Set or Full Classroom Set
A small group of students (3 -5 students)
A Center in your classroom
Parents that already do know how to read music
Note Knacks Extension Magnets Set$128.65
Extension Add-On to Note Knacks Magnetic Set — Discontinued, while supplies last!
Note Knacks Dots and Beams Magnets- Includes time signature frames for 6/8, 9/8, & 12/8. 3 barred eighths and all standalone dotted notes.
Pugliese recommends this for:
An add on to your Note Knacks Magnetic Set
Older students ready for advanced rhythms
Whole class learning
Note Knacks Classroom Basics Set$170.25
The Classroom Basics Set is perfect for a small group of students. Included are a set of lesson plans that walks you through the process step-by-step, 3 SETS of 31 blocks representing the 5 most common note and rest values ~ your students will immediately understand the relationships between those note values, as well as the “silent” notation on the backs ~ and 3 time signature frames that will help students compose within 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time parameters. Rhythms are easily read by simply saying the colors! Younger students will be able to practice their syllables, while older students will not feel babyish when they can read rhythms with a simple explanation!
Pugliese recommends this for:
A small group of students (3 -5 students per set)
A Center in your classroom
Note Knacks Extension Set$78.50
Ready to take the next step? These notation blocks are proportionally correct for advanced rhythms!
Included are:One dotted whole note
2 dotted half notes
4 dotted quarter notes
4 dotted eighths
2 quarter triplets
4 eighth triplets
4 three quarter notes beamed
4 two beamed eighths
4 four beamed sixteenths
4 one eighth beamed to two sixteenths
4 two sixteenths beamed to one eighth
2 one dotted eight beamed to one sixteenth
A 6/8, a 9/8 and a 12/8 time signature frames
Pugliese recommends this for:
An add on to your Note Knacks Full Classroom Set
Older students ready for advanced rhythms
A group of 8-10 students
Lesson Plans
Set of Lesson Plans$27.00
Kristin’s original 25 lesson plans that walks you through the program step-by-step! Learn how to help your students read and compose music easily and in a developmentally appropriate way! Based on the best programs for teaching language arts, mathematics and music, you will be so surprised at not only how quickly your students read music, but also how well they truly understand the concept of music notation via manipulatives and composition!
Pugliese recommends this for:
Anyone who purchased student sets and would like to incorporate this revolutionary method
Pushing the Limits! Lesson Plans$20.50
12 lesson plans that take composition to a whole new level! Have your students compose a B section for a concert piece! Create connections between number sentences in math and music notation! The possibilities are endless!
Pugliese recommends this for:
Anyone who is already using the Note Knacks Method and would like to do more fun activities with their students.
Games
Note Knacks Dice$33.45
Includes 3 large fuzzy dice ~ each with its own set of notation on it! One shows time signatures, the second shows notes and the last shows rests! These dice are a great way add games to learn notation!!
The Rhythm Clock created by Joseph Vincelli from The Games Method$49.90
Includes 31 pieces representing whole, half, quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes with their corresponding rests on the back. The clock also shows degrees, percentages, fractions, clock positions and north, south, east and west! A great way to make connections between many disciplines!!
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The Note Knacks method is taught in three simple, consecutive phases. Teacher and classroom sets include 25 lesson plans that cover all three phases. Click here to learn more about the three-phase method and to see sample lesson plans. Be sure to request a workshop for an in-depth exploration of the Note Knacks method.