lessonplans - The Biscuit Brothers! * Emmy Award Winning Children's Program on PBS stations

Welcome! Here you'll find links to free materials we've created specifically for parents and teachers. There's also links to notes from the workshops we've given so if you were in attendance, you can come here for a memory refresher! Most, if not all, of the documents are in PDF form, so you'll need the free Acrobat reader to open them. We enjoy developing these materials in conjunction with our TV show and Live Concerts and presenting to educators and parents - so if you're interested in our high-energy, interactive and inspiring presentations or workshops for your event, please drop us a line!
	Free Lesson Plans! This document is a sample series of lesson plans that cover such topics as "Creating a Magical, Musical World," giving Old Songs a "New Twist," and "Dance Time" plus many other activities and curriculum suggestions. If you are interested in our more comprehensive materials, please contact us!)
	Notes from our Workshops If you attended our of our sessions and would like a refresher on some of the ideas and activities we covered, this document is for you.
	Live Performance Parent/Teacher Guide If the Biscuit Brothers are coming to perform at your school or event, and you'd like some materials outlining the educational aspects of our Live Concerts, download this handy guide!

Here are links to specific free resources we've developed like printable signs, cards and classroom graphics!
	DYNAMIC PADDLES! Print this out on thick paper and get some help to cut it out on the outside lines. Fold it on the dotted line and glue or tape a popsicle/craft stick in the middle. Then glue or tape the two sides together to make a paddle. Now you can control the dynamics like a traffic officer controls traffic with a traffic sign!
	STICKERS! Print this page out on re-stickable sticker paper (in case of accidental inappropriate sticking) and label your favorite loud and soft places.
	DYNAMICS DOOR HANGER! Print this out on thick paper and get some help to cut it out on the outside lines. Fold it on the dotted line and glue or tape the two sides together. Now you have your very own “Dynamic Door Knob Hanger” Use the pp (pianissimo) side when you need some quiet time, want to play soft games or a nap. And use the ff (fortissimo) side to let people know that it is time to crank up the music and have boisterous fun!
	COLLECTIBLE INSTRUMENT PLAYING CARDS: Print four copies of the sheet on heavy card stock (you can find it at most craft or computer stores) then cut out the cards. You will have four of each of the instruments. Now you are ready to play! Check here for activity suggestions.
	BUTTERMILK'S DANCE CARDS: Print these out on heavy cards stock and download the "Sample Lesson Plans" above to read fun activity ideas. Two sets (Standard Moves and Special Moves) are included in the download as well as "Blank Cards" so you can make up your own moves!