EBOOK

When Step Met Skip

Vicky Weber
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Year
2021
Language
English

About

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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