Achieve your desire to sing the songs from the Little House books as you read aloud to your children!
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Need sheet music?
We got you covered!
Need videos and audio tracks?
Yes, we have that, too!
The first time I read the books aloud to my kids years ago, I didn’t know many of the songs, so when I’d get to the lyrics, I would just make up a melody.
That’s what gave me the idea to write an online course so that families reading the books would not only be able to listen to what the songs sounded like, but be able to learn to sing or play them yourself!
Just like all the online courses here at Music in Our Homeschool, this one is click-and-go and super easy to use!
What you will learn
When I first put this course together, I had one goal in mind: to help homeschoolers add to the rich experience of reading the Little House on the Prairie books aloud while being able to sing the songs--or at least know what they sounded like!
I've taken great care to curate a selection of tunes that are not only enjoyable, but fun and memorable. You'll find the course materials laid out clearly, with plenty of resources to support your journey.
Each song includes:
- sheet music with lyrics and guitar chords
- audio track of the melody
- video of the song performed
Pa’s Fiddle
Pa had a cherished fiddle, which I had the pleasure of seeing at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Missouri where Laura lived most of her life with her husband Almanzo. Throughout all the books, there are songs that Pa played and sang with his family.
He played hymns on Sundays when they were far from a church. He played happy, joyful tunes in the evenings when everyone rested from their day’s labors and enjoyed a respite. He played in the evenings under the stars when they were traveling in their covered wagon. He played at a square dance. And, he harmonized with the blizzards' wails during the many storms they experienced.
Songs from Pa and Laura course Curriculum
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Musical Joy in Your Homeschool
Step into the rich musical tapestry woven through classic American literature with a deep dive into traditional music as shared by a beloved frontier family.
Songs from Pa and Laura explores 40 of the timeless tunes mentioned throughout the iconic book series detailing the life and adventures of a young girl and her pioneering family.
As you hum, sing, and maybe strum or play along, you'll not only deepen your appreciation for this slice of Americana but also develop a unique understanding of how music weaves through the narrative of our lives, shaping memories and strengthening bonds.
You and your kids will finish this course with a heart full of song and a newfound connection to the stories of our past!
Your instructor
Gena Mayo is a homeschooling mom of 8 who has been teaching music in various forms for 30 years. She has a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Vocal Pedagogy (teaching voice lessons). It has been her joy to teach elementary and junior high choir, high school voice classes, private voice lessons for teens through adults, early childhood music and movement classes (babies through preschool), elementary general music, and music appreciation for elementary through high school.
But, her favorite music teaching experience has been as musical director for stage musicals such as Seussical, Shrek, Singing in the Rain, Newsies, and Beauty and the Beast.
It is Gena's desire to help all homeschoolers easily include music in their homeschools!
Harmonious
Blend your voices with Pa's classics!
Pioneer
Explore frontier melodies with Laura.
Heirloom
Preserve timeless tunes from America's past!
Which Songs are Included?
In the books, Laura refers to 127 different songs! I couldn’t include all of them, but here are 40 of my favorites that I included in the course.
From Little House in the Big Woods:
- Pop! Goes the Weasel
- Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
- Buffalo Gals Draft
- Home Sweet Home
From Farmer Boy:
- Yankee Doodle
- The Star Spangled Banner
From Little House on the Prairie:
- Old Dan Tucker
- Green Grows the Laurel
- There is a Happy Land
- The Blue Juniata
- Bean Porridge Hot (Pease Porridge Hot)
- Oh Susanna
- The Gum Tree Canoe
From On the Banks of Plum Creek:
- Wait for the Wagon
- The Girl I Left Behind Me
- My Sabbath Home
- Mary, Put the Dishes On (Polly, Put the Kettle On)
From By the Shores of Silver Lake:
- Beware!
- A Railroad Man for Me
- Buy a Broom
- Jingle Bells
- Billy Boy
- Camptown Races
- Three Blind Mice
- Ben Bolt
- Oft in the Stilly Night
- The Beacon-Light of Home
From The Long Winter:
- The Floating Scow of Old Virginia
- The Old Chariot
- Sweet By and By
- Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
From Little Town on the Prairie:
- America
- Sing a Song of Sixpence
- Whip-Poor-Will’s Song
- Rock Me to Sleep
From These Happy Golden Years:
- Polly-Wolly-Doodle
- Golden Years are Passing By
- Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You
- In Dreamland Far Away
- Come in and Shut the Door
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
Are there any live lessons?
No, you receive sheet music, videos, and audios to learn the songs on your own.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. There's even a great iOS app!
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
How do I contact Gena with a question?
Scroll to the bottom of this page and click "Contact Gena." :)
Is Songs from Pa and Laura included in the Music in Our Homeschool Plus membership?
Yes!
By the way, are you looking for a Music & Fine Arts Membership experience?
The Music in Our Homeschool Plus (MIOH+) Music and Fine Arts membership experience for Preschool - High School is open for enrollment in January, May, and August each year.