Music Crew: Blog

Rhythm Toolboxes

by Kelly Parish | Oct 30, 2022 | Rhythm

Rhythm is a fundamental skill for the students in your classroom. Here’s how to make hands-on rhythm toolboxes your students will love!

Three Ideas for Non-Music Subs

by Linda Seamons | Oct 16, 2022 | Sub Plans

Need a sub at the last minute? Don’t have enough time to write plans? Here are 3 easy ideas for non-music subs!

Seasonal Resources for the Music Room

by Jane from SillyOMusic | Sep 5, 2022 | Holiday Lessons and Ideas, Lesson Planning, Lessons by Grade, Resources

Are you looking for music activities throughout the year? Here’s some tried and true collection of resources for the music room!

Grant Writing Tips for Music Educators

by Jennifer Filipiak | Jul 17, 2022 | Grant Writing

Have you ever wondered how to write grants for your classroom? Let’s explore simple steps to help you get funding for your music room!

3 Reasons to Include Ocarinas in Your Classroom

by Jennifer Hibbard | Jul 10, 2022 | Instruments

Have you ever wished you could substitute another instrument for recorder? Here’s why the ocarina may be a perfect fit for elementary music!

Authentic Leadership in the Music Classroom

by Sally Utley | Jun 26, 2022 | Classroom Management

Looking for authentic ways to lead in your classroom? Let’s discuss the ways we lead our students day to day in the music classroom!

Instrument Classification with Clarity: Time to Reassess Orchestral Instrument Families

by Melissa Angstadt | Jun 23, 2022 | Instruments

Teaching instrument families can be challenging. Let’s explore new classifications of instruments inclusive of both world and western music.

3 Quick Tips for Ukulele Classroom Management

by Shelley with Pitch Publications | May 8, 2022 | Ukulele

Beginning a ukulele program at your school? Here are 3 classroom management tips to ensure a successful start to your program!

Four Must Read Tips for Teaching Solfege

by Melissa with Mrs. Stouffer's Music Room | Apr 17, 2022 | Lesson Ideas

Do you teach solfege in your music classes? If so, here are four must-read tips for teaching solfege in the elementary music room!

5 Rhythm Stick Activities for Kindergarten

by Beth Pisanchyn | Apr 3, 2022 | Kindergarten, Lessons by Grade

Kindergarten students love using instruments! Here are 5 tried and true rhythm activities to get your little ones engaged in music class.

Classroom Management in Elementary Music

by Chrissy Hutzel | Mar 7, 2022 | Behavior Management, Classroom Management

Teaching music at an elementary school is a LOT. Each homeroom teacher runs their classroom differently, and it can be very difficult to switch gears so often and match the classroom climate the students are accustomed to. Finding a classroom management strategy that works for you is crucial to your success as a music teacher.