Whether you like to base your lesson plans on seasonal themes or sprinkle in a few special activities, here’s a collection of resources that have been a hit with our students! Revisit this page any time of year when you are looking for something festive and fun. There...
In Kindergarten music, there are lots of great rhythmic activities and songs. Young students just love using rhythm sticks along with songs. Here are five simple, go-to songs for playing rhythm sticks in Kindergarten music class. THIS IS THE WAY WE TAP OUR STICKS The...
Fall is a fun time to use Fall fun, Halloween, and Veteran’s Day activities for November. The music crew members on Teachers Pay Teachers have made some fantastic fall resources for your classroom. This post will feature a few of those with one free item and one...
I love using centers to allow my K and 1st grade students explore with instruments and take care of individual assessments at the same time! But sometimes planning enough centers for an entire class rotation can be daunting. Here are 5 simple centers that you can...
I LOVE to do vocal exploration with my students—especially kindergarten and 1st grade. Vocal exploration helps students explore their voices in fun ways which, in turn, gives them more control over their voice as they learn to sing. Using vocal exploration...
There have been a few game-changers in my career as a music educator. Things like Pitch Hill, sub-tub technology devices, and integrating iPads have made my life easier and so much better in the classroom. Still, for the longest time, I struggled with teaching...
