Teaching music to children requires careful planning. This section provides 43 model experiences to serve as samples of what kinds of music learning can actively engage students in kindergarten through grade 5. Because it is important to understand the scope and sequence of which music concepts are appropriate at the different levels and the developmental characteristics of elementary school students, descriptive charts precede the actual model experiences. The model experiences are organized by three levels (K-1, 2-3, and 4-5) with a review and an opportunity to create your own model experience at the end of each level. Monthly planners for use in coordinating the model experiences and music in the text to coincide with various celebrations, seasons, and other special events conclude this section.