Using literature in your elementary music classes is a great way to get students interested in music AND reading– as well as integrate with the other subjects. What better book to use than Where the Wild Things Are? This picture book is beloved by all, and it makes a perfect book based music lesson. So…… Continue reading Where The Wild Things Are Music Lesson Ideas (with instruments!)
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Teach Easy Rhythm Composition with Mouse and Cookies for K + 1st Grade
Love using picture books in your elementary music classroom, but need more ideas? I’ve got you! This is a book based elementary music lesson that you can use to teach about beat, rhythm, and even quarter rest. Use this picture book music lesson for your kindergarten or first grade music lessons. The best part? Your students… Continue reading Teach Easy Rhythm Composition with Mouse and Cookies for K + 1st Grade
The Snowy Day Music Lesson for Ta and Titi
When it comes to children’s books, The Snowy Day is one of the best. Since I loved a themed lesson, I decided to incorporate this picture book in my elementary music classroom for my kindergarten and first grade music lessons. Learn how to use The Snowy Day music lesson in your elementary music lessons for… Continue reading The Snowy Day Music Lesson for Ta and Titi
The Best Picture Books for Jazz in Elementary Music
Happy Black History Month! Let’s talk picture books for Jazz! Last year, I shared a ton of different books for Black History Month, and this year I wanted to focus on Jazz. All of these books are intended for the elementary music classroom, although some are better for lower grades and some for upper grades.… Continue reading The Best Picture Books for Jazz in Elementary Music
The Best Drum Dream Girl Elementary Music Lessons
I am always looking for books to incorporate into my elementary music classes. I found Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle by accident one day-- I think that it was on display in our library. As soon as I picked it up, I knew it was a gem. Since then, I’ve used it many different… Continue reading The Best Drum Dream Girl Elementary Music Lessons
10 Best Black History Month Books for Elementary Music
If you have been around the blog, you'll know that I've been on a mission to include books into my music classes. I've done lessons with favorites like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?, and today I am sharing some of my favorite Black History Month Books for… Continue reading 10 Best Black History Month Books for Elementary Music
Book Based Lessons for Elementary Music
When thinking about going back to school-- from six feet away!-- the first thing that came into my mind was books. Book based lessons for elementary music seemed like the most logical answer. But how do we make books fun? That is the question. I love to read. I really, really love to read, and… Continue reading Book Based Lessons for Elementary Music
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello
Most music teachers include lots of books in their elementary music classes. I see this all the time on social media, in trainings, and in classrooms. But can I admit something to you? When I was first starting out, I felt like i was very unclear as to HOW to go about incorporating books. Like--… Continue reading I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello
A Ton of Mini Reviews: Books I Read this Year Part 2
This year one of my biggest goals was to read. I love reading, but with high school and college and having tons of books to read for school, I had a harder time reading books for fun. My original plan was to read 10 books and instead I read 20! So here are some book… Continue reading A Ton of Mini Reviews: Books I Read this Year Part 2
A Ton of Mini Reviews: Books I Read this Year Part 1
This year one of my biggest goals was to read. I love reading, but with high school and college and having tons of books to read for school, I had a harder time reading books for fun. My original plan was to read 10 books and instead I read 20! So here are some book… Continue reading A Ton of Mini Reviews: Books I Read this Year Part 1