It can be difficult to know what to plan for 4th and 5th grade elementary music class, and it can be even harder to know what to do on the first day of school! After reading this post, you’ll have ideas for what to teach in the first few weeks of fourth grade and fifth… Continue reading First Day of Music Lessons for 4th + 5th Grade
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2nd and 3rd Grade First Day of Music Lessons
And just like that, it’s a new school year! So… What do we start with? If you’re looking for ideas for back to school for second and third grade elementary music lessons, I’ve got you covered. After reading, you’ll know what to look for in a “good” back to school music lesson and have a… Continue reading 2nd and 3rd Grade First Day of Music Lessons
First Day of School Music Lessons for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
If you don’t think anything can prepare you for teaching kindergarten during back to school season… you’re probably right. Kindergarten back to school music lessons can be ROUGH because they are just so little– and so not used to school or to you. The good news? There are fun things you can do with kindergarten… Continue reading First Day of School Music Lessons for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Setting Up Your New Elementary Music Classroom
And just like that, it’s time to set yo your elementary music classroom! Whether you just tore yours down, you’re looking for new ideas, or you are about to get into your classroom for the first time, classroom set up can feel super overwhelming... But it doesn't have to be. Before we get into it,… Continue reading Setting Up Your New Elementary Music Classroom
How To Teach Elementary Music On The First Day Of School
Annnnd…. We’re back! It’s a new school year, and you are ready to teach elementary music. Except…. What do you do on the first day of school in music class? What lessons do you do on the first day? By the end of this article, you’ll have a simple yet effective plan to get you… Continue reading How To Teach Elementary Music On The First Day Of School
2 4 6 8 Meet Me at the Garden Gate Clapping Game for Music
Looking for a fun Spring chant to get kids moving AND practice quarter and eighth notes? 2, 4, 6, 8, Meet Me at the Garden Gate is the perfect song to get you through the Spring season. It includes a hand clapping game (I’ll share two versions), and is perfect for teaching ta and titi. … Continue reading 2 4 6 8 Meet Me at the Garden Gate Clapping Game for Music
How to Make a (free!) Flower Rhythm Craft for Spring
Ah, Spring. The time of testing, field trips, events, Spring break, and more. With all of the craziness, you may need a one off Spring rhythm lesson– and this flower rhythm craft is the perfect one! It’s simple, it’s fun, it’s different from your normal music activity…. And it’s free! It’s especially perfect if you… Continue reading How to Make a (free!) Flower Rhythm Craft for Spring
Easy, Low Prep Music Centers Your Kids will Love
You’re ready to increase engagement with centers, buuuuut…. There’s just so many materials. Manipulatives, rhythm cards, flashcards, bingo chips… where do you start? You start with low prep music centers for elementary music. Low prep music centers are elementary music workstations that are easy to set up, easy to explain, but still practice content and… Continue reading Easy, Low Prep Music Centers Your Kids will Love
4 Frog Songs for Your Elementary Music Students will Love
I was looking through my lesson plans the other day, and I found that I had a lot of songs about frogs. Do I have a thing for frogs? No. But for some reason, frog songs dominate in the lower grade levels. So today, I’m sharing4 fun frog songs– and what to do with them!… Continue reading 4 Frog Songs for Your Elementary Music Students will Love
Teaching Frog in the Meadow for Rest or Sol Mi
I know, I know, as elementary music teachers, we can stay in sol mi land for what seems like FOREVER. So long that you may find yourself running out of sol mi songs to use. If you’re running low on new content, then you should use the folk song Frog in the Meadow. This is… Continue reading Teaching Frog in the Meadow for Rest or Sol Mi