Teaching rhythms can feel daunting, but the good news is that it don't have to be scary. Half note is actually one of my favorite concepts to teach. So let’s talk about how to teach half note in a fun, simple way that gets the students engaged and thinking. I'll share all about the process… Continue reading How to Teach Half Note in Elementary Music Class
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Bow Wow Wow Singing Game for Teaching Quarter Rest
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
Easy + Fun Ways To Teach Sol + Mi With Star Light, Star Bright
Star Light, Star Bright is a fun folk song to teach kindergarten, first grade, and second grade elementary music students about sol and mi or quarter and eighth notes. Although the song is quite common, these lessons are not. Make sure you read down to the extensions so that you get all of the ideas… Continue reading Easy + Fun Ways To Teach Sol + Mi With Star Light, Star Bright