I want to help my student’s cultivate a sense of gratitude, and research shows the positive effects of doing so. “I am Thankful” is a simple song I created to help student’s learn the concept of gratitude through music. It’s a great song for a quick circle time at the beginning/end of class, OR you expand it to make a full lesson with the activities in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Let’s dive in.
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin- Song + Activities
This “Pumpkin, Pumpkin” music lesson incorporates songs, xylophones, circle games and more. It’s a perfect music lesson for the Fall.
Black History Month Ukulele Songs
Black History Month+Ukuleles? I’ve got you covered with these 4 ukulele chord sheets! Every year our school has a different theme for our Black History Month program. Last year ours was Motown themed which had such a plethora of great tunes to choose from, and is perfect for teaching students about the Civil Rights Movement….
Parody Project
Good morning, everyone! So, it’s that time of the year again-TESTING! In the public school I work for, we have district testing and standardized state testing throughout the months of April and May. There is immense pressure put on administrators, students, and teachers to improve scores from last year, so sometimes it can be hard…
Welcome to Simple Music Teaching
Welcome to my Simple Music Teaching blog! I have two words for you. Spring. Break. Have there ever been two sweeter words uttered? I am only on Tuesday of Spring Break and am still finding it kind of difficult to unwind. It’s hard for me to go from “responsible, disciplined, adult teacher” to “carefree and…