Music Education Holiday Rhythm Games Freebie
What's the best thing about December? I think you know and it's more fun to give than to receive- right? As a music educator I get so excited about all…
Talk Like a Pirate and Steal This Treasure
Ahoy Mateys! There be treasure in these here waters today...fine Orff fixin's for all! Free lessons, songs and games. Today's post is all about the pirate music class resources and…
Innovative Creative Movement Activities with Connect-A-Stretchy Bands
Are you sitting down? Yes? Then you might want to stand up and MOVE- or at least get your students up and moving more! I know YOU work all day,…
How to Get Students to Gobble Up the Beat
The funny thing about Thanksgiving is that I don't even eat turkey! But I do like turkey songs and activities—especially for the Kinders and First Graders. Watching them pretend to…
November Music Class: It’s Not Just About Turkeys!
Music class in November can turn into Turkey Time, but I feel that my students are ready to up their music skills at this point in the year. Therefore, I…
November Music Class Stations
Have you tried using STATIONS in your music classroom? I've been playing around with them for a couple of years. November music class stations are becoming more popular with music…
Fall Music Lesson: Creative Movement and Improvisation
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…
“National Talk Like a Pirate Day” Music Education Treasures
Ahoy matey's! How arrr ye celebrating "National Talk Like a Pirate Day?" Will ye be a good ol' seadog and pillage and plunder? Arrrgh ye scallywags, or will ye walk…
CELEBRATE MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN AN ORFF FASHION
Like to keep the learning going throughout your March music class lessons? Me too! Whether preparing for concerts, or celebrating MIOSM, I like my students to have opportunities to continue…