My family were excited to find out October 1st was International Music Day. I don’t know about you but my family loves #music. Music was one of our #Homeschool Classes. I wanted to share information on International Music Day with you.
I’ve also put together a Homeschool Lesson Plan on International Music Day you can use with your student’s even if you’re not #Homeschooling your children. Learning should happen all the time which I emphasize in our home even though Charlie has gradated. Check out the tips below and let me know which #teachingmoment you will use in your home.
For those that didn’t know International Music Day is a global celebration of the power of music to unite cultures, inspire creativity, and promote peace. International Music Day is established by UNESCO in 1975, International Music Day encourages people around the world to appreciate music in all its forms—whether through concerts, community events, or simply enjoying a favorite song.
Here are a few ways people celebrate International Music Day #MusicDay:
- Watch live performances in public spaces, schools, and cultural centers
- Host a listening party or curated playlists featuring global artists
- Set up a workshop or jam session to explore musical instruments and styles
- Fid people to set up cross-cultural collaborations that highlight music’s universal language
If you want a perfect occasion to celebrate creativity and culture! For International Music Day on October 1st, here’s a set of engaging #MusicDay homeschool lessons that blend music appreciation, history, and hands-on activities across age groups:
Homeschool Lesson Ideas for International Music Day
1. Music Around the World
- Objective: Explore global music traditions.
- Activity: Listen to samples from different countries (e.g., Indian sitar, Brazilian samba, Irish folk).
- Extension: Create a world map and pin each music style with notes about instruments and rhythms.
2. DIY Instrument Workshop
- Objective: Understand sound and vibration.
- Activity: Build simple instruments like rubber band guitars, water xylophones, or rice shakers.
- STEM Link: Discuss how sound waves travel and how pitch changes.
3. Famous Composers & Musicians
- Objective: Learn about influential figures in music.
- Activity: Research one composer or artist (e.g., Beethoven, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Marley) and present a mini biography.
- Creative Twist: Dress up and perform a short skit or song in their style.
4. Music & Emotions
- Objective: Explore how music affects mood.
- Activity: Play different genres (classical, jazz, rock, ambient) and journal how each makes you feel.
- Art Integration: Paint or draw while listening to music and compare how the artwork changes with each style.
📜 5. Music History Timeline
- Objective: Understand the evolution of music.
- Activity: Create a timeline from ancient music to modern pop, highlighting key inventions (e.g., printing press, phonograph, synthesizer).
✍️ 6. Lyric Writing & Poetry
- Objective: Practice creative writing.
- Activity: Write original lyrics or a poem inspired by a favorite song.
- Bonus: Turn it into a performance or record a simple music video.
Would you like me to tailor these lessons to a specific age group or musical genre? I can also help you create worksheets or playlists to go with them! Just leave me a comment with what your looking for and I will get to work on it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
