Looking for a not-so-spooky Halloween song that your kids will love? I’ve got you covered! Pass the Pumpkin is a fun singing game to practice quarter notes, eighth notes, and rest or songs in a minor key. It’s perfect for October, but it’s not specifically “Halloween”, so if you are trying not to be overtly… Continue reading How to Play Pass the Pumpkin Halloween Singing Game
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Quien es esa Gente? Hispanic folk song for sol and mi
Quien es esa gente is probably my second graders’ all time favorite songs– they are obsessed! It comes with a fun singing game (ok, I made up the game, but you can steal it!), it teaches la or quarter rest, and it’s in Spanish. That makes it perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, but we use… Continue reading Quien es esa Gente? Hispanic folk song for sol and mi
How to Play Shark Attack! Rhythm game for elementary music class
You’re doing centers. You’re practicing rhythm. But you’re running out of fun activities to do in centers. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. You need Shark Attack! This fun card game is the perfect way to practice reading rhythms in elementary music class, and the shark theme makes it extra fun. This rhythm game comes in… Continue reading How to Play Shark Attack! Rhythm game for elementary music class
How to Add Numbers to Sit Spots for Teachers
This year, I’m at a new school. With that new school comes a new classroom and new classroom layouts. For my new school, I am using sit spots, but I needed them to have numbers on them. Here’s how to add numbers to sit spots with vinyl. At my previous school, I had rugs with… Continue reading How to Add Numbers to Sit Spots for Teachers
4 Steps to Prep Yourself for Back to School (as a teacher!)
Yes, friends, we are coming up on that time of year again-- it's almost time for back to school. This brings a huge change for music teachers, so how do you get yourself prepped for back to school? I know some of you didn't get out until recently (feel free to stick the emails for the… Continue reading 4 Steps to Prep Yourself for Back to School (as a teacher!)
5 Simple and Fun Japanese Folk Songs for Elementary Music Class
In my elementary music classroom, we love to sing songs and learn about music from all around the world. In this blog post, I’m sharing 5 folk songs from Japan that you can use in elementary music. Want some free music teacher resources? Join the FREE Resource Library! After joining, you’ll get access to a… Continue reading 5 Simple and Fun Japanese Folk Songs for Elementary Music Class
Quiet Music Lessons for Teaching During Testing Season
It’s almost time for standardized testing, which means we are entering into the season that music teachers hate the most: Quiet music lesson season. If you’re stuck and looking for easy and fun music lessons that are also quiet, then you’re in the right place. By the end of this blog post, you’ll have 8… Continue reading Quiet Music Lessons for Teaching During Testing Season
Tips for Making Teaching Music on a Cart Easy
Music teachers deal with a lot of things, including teaching on a cart. This is when you are banished to the teachers’ classrooms, forced to wheel around on a rolly cart. It can be frustrating, it can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. As someone who has spent more than her fair share of days… Continue reading Tips for Making Teaching Music on a Cart Easy
My All Time Favorite Rhythm Centers
When it comes to teaching elementary music, I love to use centers to practice different concepts in a fun, kid centered way. In this blog post, we’re talking all about my favorite rhythm centers you can use in your classroom. If you want even more ideas, you can start by downloading The Ultimate Centers Ideas… Continue reading My All Time Favorite Rhythm Centers
Teaching Quarter Rest with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony
If you’re looking to spice up your quarter rest lessons, then add some listening lessons! We tend to focus on singing when it comes to teaching new concepts, but there are also classical pieces that include elements that we teach in elementary music. This lesson, quarter rest with Beethoven, includes movement, instruments, and introducing quarter… Continue reading Teaching Quarter Rest with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony