It sort of cracks me up that I am even writing a post on how to teach elementary music. As if one blog post could cover the rich and diverse system is elementary music. Where to even begin? But while I might not be able to cover EVERYTHING you need

Today’s blog post is dedicated to all things pop music for music class. From singing it, to using it to teach music concepts, and even coding! Let’s dive in and see all the fun you can have with pop music in your classroom! Why Use Pop Music in the Classroom?

Are you struggling to figure out how to utilize books in music class? There are so many great children’s books out there! But how do you tie it in with concepts you are teaching in music class?  This post will share some of my favorite books to use in music

Trying to figure out how to put on a concert or grade level performance can be a daunting task. There are SO many moving pieces. It can be hard to keep it all straight.  But don’t worry! Over my years of teaching, I’ve put on MANY shows of various types

If you are looking for authentic music for Black History Month, today I would like to present to you The Othello Suite by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This piece is fun and exciting and sure to peak the interest of your students!  Who is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor? Not to be confused with Samuel

Let’s talk about Composer of the Month activities. If you’ve ever considered doing a composer of the month in your classroom, but never hit the go button because you couldn’t quite figure out how to implement it, then this post is for you! While there is no one right way

If you are looking for holiday music activities to liven up your elementary music class during the holiday season, this post is for you! I have some of my very favorite holiday activities for music class, all organized by grade level for your convenience. Holiday Music Activities for Kindergarten and

Who Wrote The Planets Suite The Planets Suite was written by Gustav Holst. Holst was a British composer and teacher during the early 20th century. He was known for his use of folk songs within his music. The Planets Suite was one of his most famous works. The Planet Suite

Let’s talk about instruments for elementary music. Every school is going to be equipped with different amounts of instruments. If your school is just starting their music program, you might even be starting from zero! But don’t panic. This post is here to support you whether your question is “What