When Step Met Skip

<p>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!</p><p></p><p>Told with charming characters and clear kid-friendly language this picture book helps young learners see and <em>hear </em>how melodies move on the staff-so music reading feels simple memorable and fun.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong></p><ul><li>Elementary music teachers (PreK-5) introducing melodic movement</li><li>Parents supporting early music literacy at home</li><li>General classroom read-alouds that blend story with learning</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What kids will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>What is a Step? Moving to the next-door note (line↔space)</li><li>What is a Skip? Jumping over one note (line→line or space→space)</li><li>Confidence using the vocabulary step and skip when listening singing or pointing to notes</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Why teachers love it:</strong></p><ul><li>Story-driven hook that keeps wiggly learners engaged</li><li>Clear language you can echo during warm-ups and centers</li><li>Pairs perfectly with solfege floor staff games and simple instrument patterns</li></ul><p></p><p>By the end kids will cheer for Step and Skip-and start hearing both in their favorite songs.</p><p> </p>