When it's time to teach quarter rest, I need folk songs-- and lots of them! Bow Wow Wow is a folk song that I use every year to teach quarter rest. It's simple, it's fun, and it has a game... or two. So let's sing and dance along with Bow Wow Wow, the song your… Continue reading Bow Wow Wow Singing Game for Teaching Quarter Rest
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Different Ways to Use Bee Bee Bumblebee in Elementary Music
Happy Spring! Springtime in the music room means all the fun Spring songs– of which I have a lot– and one of my favorite Spring folk songs is the chant Bee Bee Bumblebee. I use this chant to teach rhythm with quarter and eighth notes, as well as steady beat, and I’ve also used it… Continue reading Different Ways to Use Bee Bee Bumblebee in Elementary Music
How to Teach Quarter Rest in Elementary Music
Teaching elementary music can be hard. You‘ve learned your kids, you’ve done some fun things… but what do you actually say when it’s time to teach quarter rest? Don’t worry, by the end of this blog post, you’ll know exactly what to do and say to your first grade, second grade, or third graders. We're… Continue reading How to Teach Quarter Rest in Elementary Music
5 Little Pumpkins Music Lesson with Movement and Instruments
I have been on a quest to figure out different ways that I can use books in my elementary music classroom. Part of that quest has also been finding books for my elementary music classroom. I have been stalking the shelves of Marshall's and TJ Maxx (they have a surprising amount of children's books-- for… Continue reading 5 Little Pumpkins Music Lesson with Movement and Instruments
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
Free El Coqui Hispanic Folk Song Music Lesson For Kindergarten + 1st Grade
Need a Spanish song for Hispanic Heritage Month? Or just for fun? If so, you’ll love using El coqui with your elementary music students, specifically the kindergarten and first graders. Use El coqui for a Kindergarten or first grade Hispanic Heritage Month elementary music lesson, or use any time of the year. My students love… Continue reading Free El Coqui Hispanic Folk Song Music Lesson For Kindergarten + 1st Grade
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
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
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