Being a teacher can be hard (especially if you're new!), and being an elementary music teacher presents its own problems. One of the hardest things about teaching elementary music is the NAMES. When you teach a lot of students, how do you remember all 700 names? And if you’re a new elementary music teacher, then… Continue reading The Best Name Games for 1st Day of Music Lessons
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First Day of Music Lessons for 4th + 5th Grade
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
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