One of my favorite things to do in the music classroom is read books to my students! I especially love it when the book has musical aspects to it so it can be easily incorporated into my music curriculum. A book that I look forward to reading every Fall is “The Little Old Lady Who…
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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.
Kye Kye Kule-Movement+Instruments
“Kye Kye Kule” is the perfect song for teaching rhythm, movement, instrument etiquette, and singing technique to elementary students. So let’s dive in!!!
Pete the Cat-Circle Game+Name Game
One of my back-to-school lessons for Pre-K, Kinder and 1st graders is a circle game+name game that corresponds with “Pete the Cat-I Love My White Shoes.”
How to be a Minimalist Music Teacher
Recently I have been on a journey. What would it look like for every aspect of my life to be “Minimalist,” including my teaching career? Maybe you’ve heard about minimalism and are still not exactly sure what it means or how you could actually translate it into your music classroom. Well, to gauge whether or…
“We Will Rock You”-Bucket Drums+Guitar
Beginner Guitar and Beginner Bucket Drumming lesson for music teachers.
Mindfulness in the Music Classroom
Last week I was teaching my 3rd grade students how to sing in rounds. One moment they were singing like beautiful angels, and then the next moment I hear a student shout to another student-”stop looking at me!”, and then another, “You looked at me first!”, and then another, “SHUT UP, GUYS!!” All of a…
Nutcracker Story & Music Questions
Ah, yes- 1 week left until Winter Break. It is the best of times……it is the worst of times. You know what I mean!! Thankfully, I’ve got my Winter Program out of the way and I can fully dedicate my classes to teaching “The Nutcracker”. There are many resources out there for “The Nutcracker”, but…
Simple Sub Plan
It’s October! That means Pumpkin Patches, fair days, crisp air, halloween, and I don’t know about you, but for me it also means ALLERGIES. I was out sick the other day and needed a simple sub plan. When I first started teaching, I would print off hundreds of worksheets for my sub and leave behind…
Solfege Videos
Solfege is not every music teacher’s FAVORITE subject to teach. But in Texas, it’s part of the standards that are required to teach our students. Solfege is also great because it is breaks through to multiple learning styles, including visual, kinesthetic, and auditory. It helps students learn to hear pitch more accurately and is helpful…