Developing music literacy requires sequential lessons which build on prior learning. Music reading skills should be the foundation of music classes.
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Diverse Winter Holiday Songs | Elementary Music
Using diverse winter holiday songs in the elementary music class provides the perfect opportunity to teach about cultures different from our own.
Rhythm Reading & Young Children | Standard Notation vs. Stick Notation
Standard notation vs. stick notation. How do you teach your beginning rhythm readers? Elementary music reading techniques are not set in stone.
Teaching Young Children to Read Music | Developing Music Literacy
Teaching young children to read music independently does not happen by accident. It requires a carefully crafted systematic approach.
Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | February
Do you need some fun activities for your elementary music class? These favorite elementary music lessons highlight Black History Month and more!
Prevent Teacher Burnout | 18 Tips
Originally written as a series of Instagram posts, these tips to prevent teacher burnout will help keep you rejuvenated and ready to go every day.
Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | January
Do you need some fun activities for your elementary music class? These favorite elementary music lessons multitask teaching music literacy skills and more.
TpT Site-Wide Sale | Cyber Monday 2019
A TpT Site-Wide Sale is a rare event and funding is always short in elementary music classrooms. These tips will help get the most bang for your buck.
Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | December
Do you need some fun seasonal activities for your elementary music class? These favorite elementary music lessons also teach music literacy skills.
TpT Site-Wide Sales | How to Get the Most Value
TpT site-wide sales only occur a few times a year. Check out these tips to help you get the most value for your students in your classroom.
Guided Music Reading | Rhythmic Reading
Guided music reading helps students develop a systematic method of reading music. By embedding directions into lessons, busy teachers never miss a step.
Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | November
Do you need some fun seasonal activities for your elementary music class? These favorite elementary music lessons also teach music literacy skills.
Teaching Treble Clef Note Names | Elementary Music
Teaching treble clef note names can be among the favorite lessons for teachers and students. Check out the FREE lessons, tips, and ideas in this post.
Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | October
By October school is in high gear and schedules have gotten CRAZY! There is way too much to do with too little time. Do more with multitasking lessons.
Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | September
Whether you are just starting your school year, or already have been in session for several weeks, the lessons you teach this month can set the tone for the entire year. Below are some of my favorite elementary music lessons for September. I hope you find time to teach some seasonal lessons as well as … Continue reading Favorite Elementary Music Lessons | September
TpT Back to School 2019
Welcome back! It is Back to School season when everything is exciting, new, and fresh. Check out some of these featured resources to help you start your year fresh with your students actively engaged and learning music skills on day 1. Learn Music Rules | Orff Activities Learning rules and procedures is vital to establish a … Continue reading TpT Back to School 2019
Music Mixer Activities | Back to School Movement Songs
Start the year on a positive note. Music Mixer Activities get students singing, moving, and interacting positively with each other on day 1.
Music Activities for Grades K-5 | Creating Graduated Difficulty Lessons
Children of different ages are not maturationally ready for the same activities, so HOW do you create music activities for grades K-5? Check it out.
Music Rules Rhythm Activities | Back to School Lesson
Back to school time means teaching rules and procedures. What better way to teach music rules than by using music rules rhythm activities!