Spring time can be really fun... or really stressful as an elementary music teacher. There’s so much going on, the kids are wild, but it’s almost time for summer. One of my favorite things to do in spring is spring music centers activities– it keeps the kids occupied, they can talk a bit (read that… Continue reading The Best Spring Music Centers
Category: Centers
How to Play Music War Card Game in Elementary Music
I love using games and centers in my elementary music classroom, and using games IN centers is a recipe for engaging your students. But sometimes it can be hard to teach new activities for centers, so one of my best teaching hacks is to use games that students have played before. This could be games we’ve… Continue reading How to Play Music War Card Game in Elementary Music
How to Play Secret Code Detective in Music Class
Want to practice or assess rhythm reading, but don’t want it to be boring? Secret Code Detective is the best way to have students practice reading rhythms while assessing their reading abilities AND making it into a game. Because look– we need to know what they know, but we also need to keep music class… Continue reading How to Play Secret Code Detective in Music Class
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
The Best Thanksgiving Centers for Elementary Music
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be such a weird time in the elementary music classroom– you have a short month, it’s sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, and you might be working on holiday concerts. If you need something fun to do (that doesn’t require your FULL attention), then you should try Thanksgiving centers for elementary music… Continue reading The Best Thanksgiving Centers for Elementary Music
How to Make a (free!) Turkey Rhythm Craft for Thanksgiving
The month of November can be weird at school– you’ve just finished up Halloween and October craziness, and there’s barely any time until Christmas season. November is a short month with Thanksgiving break in the middle, so it can be hard to know what to teach for the two or three weeks that you’re teaching.… Continue reading How to Make a (free!) Turkey Rhythm Craft for Thanksgiving