One of my favorite things about music is that it can transport you all around the world and help you to learn about different cultures. We are always striving to do this in my elementary music classroom. Although I use songs from different cultures all year round, I love any excuse to highlight a culture!… Continue reading Favorite Folk Songs for Hispanic Heritage Month
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How to Teach Melody in Elementary Music
I have a theory that most music teachers feel more comfortable teaching either melody or rhythm. They seem similar, but they are completely different. I, for example, find rhythm so much easier to teach. Other elementary music teachers find it the opposite. Because I had a harder time with melody, I really had to work… Continue reading How to Teach Melody in Elementary Music
How to Teach Rhythm in Elementary Music
If you are a new elementary music teacher, chances are one of the first things you want to teach is rhythm. But you can’t use the same method as your music theory teacher used in college-- I mean, these are five year olds! So how do you ACTUALLY teach rhythm in elementary music? It’s part… Continue reading How to Teach Rhythm in Elementary Music
What do I teach in elementary music?
If you’re a first year elementary music teacher, you are probably wondering one big question: What do I actually teach?! Of course, you know that you need to teach rhythm and melody but… What else? What rhythms? What melodies? What other things? In what order? In this blog post, we’re going to talk all about… Continue reading What do I teach in elementary music?
4 Most Helpful Tips for the Beginning of the Year in Elementary Music
Have you ever heard someone say teachers don't smile until Christmas? Well, don't fall for it. But they say that because the beginning of the year is the most important part-- it sets the tone for the rest of the year. I would venture to say the first few weeks of elementary music are the… Continue reading 4 Most Helpful Tips for the Beginning of the Year in Elementary Music
Ocean Themed Folk Songs and Ocean Animal Composition Activities
Maybe it's because I live in Savannah, Georgia (on the coast), but I love including ocean themed folk songs, listening activities, and lessons in my elementary music classroom. Every culture around the world has water-themed songs, and most also have ocean songs, which make it a great place to start including pieces from around the… Continue reading Ocean Themed Folk Songs and Ocean Animal Composition Activities
Helpful Tips for First Year Elementary Music Teachers
If you’re reading this, chances are you are a first year elementary music teacher-- or about to become one. You probably just got hired, and you are so excited. But…. Also a little bit scared. Don’t worry-- all first year elementary music teachers feel scared, anxious, and overwhelmed. All first year teachers feel that way.… Continue reading Helpful Tips for First Year Elementary Music Teachers
New Teacher Course Day 2
Today we're talking all about how to structure your class (on a daily basis!) Basic class structure: Stretches I can statement (focus) Movement activity Main focus of the class (what concept are we working on?) Extension activity (working on the main focus of the class) Closing activity Click here to download a (free)… Continue reading New Teacher Course Day 2
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3 Things All Teachers Should Do in the Summer
Summer is one of the best things about being a teacher, right? If you’re on summer vacation or looking forward to summer vacation, you may be wondering what to do with your vacation-- you know, beyond watching Netflix. In this post, we’re talking about a few things that all music teachers should do over the… Continue reading 3 Things All Teachers Should Do in the Summer