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Successful First Day Music Activities

Post published:06/30/2022
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS

Successful First Day Music Activities. elementary music class, back to school music successful first day music activities. I want to be successful on the very first day of class! And,…

Elementary Music BTS Name Games and Activities

Post published:06/16/2022
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES GAMES AND ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS

Elementary Music BTS Name Games and Activities. It’s elementary music BTS name Games and Activities to kick off the start of a new school year. I'm sharing interactive music class ideas.

Elementary Music Curriculum Planning Tips

Post published:05/26/2022
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC EDUCATION MUSIC ROOM DECOR

Today I’m sharing some ideas on how to get started with your elementary music curriculum planning. Today’s children need activities that keep them focused and engaged. That’s why teachers need INTERACTIVE resources. This means that the materials include more than one way to help the children learn a concept

The Top 10 Elementary Music Teaching Resources You Need

Post published:08/04/2019
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES GAMES AND ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC GAMES MUSIC LESSONS MUSIC ROOM DECOR TEACHING TIPS

Whether you're a new teacher or a returning teacher, there's always a core set of materials you need to be effective. When I first began teaching I had a guitar…

General Music Classroom Essentials

Post published:08/01/2019
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHING TIPS

So, you're an elementary music teacher? Me too! And we are one of a kind-right? In most elementary schools there's only one general music teacher. And it's your job to…

Why I Use Puppets in Music Class

Post published:09/24/2017
Post category:MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS PITCH- HIGH AND LOW VOCAL TIMBRE

I love using puppets in music class. They make the perfect companion for a music lesson. Why? I've found that children's response grows exponentially when my puppets are teaching anything from…

Fall Music Lesson: Creative Movement and Improvisation

Post published:09/18/2017
Post category:IMPROVISATION MUSIC AND MOVEMENT MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC LESSONS RHYTHM

Wow! Did September go by quickly or what? I'm so glad we're having cooler temperatures, aren't you? Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the changing colors and…

Music Class Activities to Teach Form

Post published:09/04/2017
Post category:MUSIC AND MOVEMENT MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC FORM

Teaching Musical Form using a variety of teaching strategies is a wonderful way to get students engaged and help them internalize the idea of patterns in music. So I'm sharing…

5 Tips for an AMAZING Back to School Music Class

Post published:07/24/2017
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management GAMES AND ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC GAMES MUSIC ROOM DECOR TEACHING TIPS

For me, the "Back to School" phrase sends shudders up my spine and creates a bit of anxiety. So here are 5 tips for an amazing back to school music…

Designing a Music Class Curriculum

Post published:09/18/2015
Post category:MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS

I thought I'd share my ideas about the most essential Music concepts to teach. The most important thing that I believe a teacher needs to do is to establish…