The instruments of the orchestra. We all teach about them at some point in elementary music class. But what is the BEST way to teach about the instrument families? Usually we show some pictures of instruments and talk about which instrument family each instrument is in. But what if you
Do you teach music for special education classes? Have you ever been stumped on how to make your self-contained special ed music class fun, engaging and successful for your students? If so, you are in good company. It can be challenging finding what works for your special education music classes.
Are you drawing a blank on elementary music songs to use in your lessons? Have a favorite elementary music song that you want to use, but you already used it last year? Is it kosher to use a song in more than one grade level? Will students get bored of
Thinking of revamping your elementary music classroom management? Or maybe you are a new teacher, just thinking through your first classroom management plan for music class. Need some tips with That One Class that’s pushing all your buttons? Everyone has had that moment where they just wish they could have
It’s time for an elementary music classroom tour! Whether it’s the beginning of the year or you just want to rethink your classroom layout, it’s always good to think through how you want your classroom setup. I’ve seen many elaborate classroom setups in my day. And while they all look
John Williams’ music just lends itself to music activities for elementary students. Every elementary music teacher seems to have at least one go to activity centered around one of John Williams’ songs. He just has so much great, iconic music out there. Are you still looking for your go to
Need to create a lesson on classical music for kids? There are several pieces of classical music every kid should know, and I would put all five of these songs on that list. Let me share how I present these songs in my classroom to help students learn and have
Have you ever heard of a Write the Room activity? For the longest time I was so confused, trying to figure out what exactly Write the Room was. Now I have started using them in my own classroom and my students and I LOVE them! So today I am here
The Jurassic Park Music Theme is my personal favorite song by composer John Williams. And that’s saying something! I love any time I find a slow and majestic song that I can share with my students. They need a well rounded diet of songs, and the Jurassic Park Music Theme
Solfege flashcards are a pretty standard resource for the music classroom. But maybe you’ve been thinking that teaching with flashcards sounds pretty dull. Well, let me expand your horizons with five fun new ways to use solfege flashcards in your lessons in new and sometimes unconventional ways you might not
I am an elementary music teacher, blogger and mom on a mission to make teaching and lesson planning easier for you. When I’m not working, you can find me at home enjoying life with my husband, daughter and two cats.
