One of the biggest challenges with distance learning is engagement. When you don’t have instruments, singing games, social interaction, face to face contact, etc…. (sorry to be a downer for a moment!), it can be a massive challenge to keep kids engaged....
With many school systems closing due to Covid-19, teachers across the country are being asked to create digital classrooms on short notice. The Music Crew is here to help! Below is a list of resources that you can use right now for teaching remotely. Whether it be...
It seems like programs for children not quite ready for kindergarten are popping up in my area of Michigan and music teachers are being challenged with this new class. These classes are called so many different names – pre-k, young 5s, DK, child development,...
When we finished putting together this Sub Tub and were getting ready to launch our giveaway, I’ll admit it… we were a little sad that we couldn’t enter to win ourselves! This thing is FULL of great resources that ANYONE could use, and has materials in it that can be...
Patriotic music is an amazing way to bring so many different ideas into your classroom! There are various holidays throughout the year specifically for patriotic music (Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc.) but that doesn’t mean you have to wait...
We all know how important it is to teach students how to compose their own music, but it can be very intimidating and difficult to teach! Today we have lots of ideas and resources to make composition easy for any age! Lower Elementary With lower elementary the key is...