You can increase music advocacy by developing music literacy in the elementary music classroom. See how you can implement these strategies at your school.
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Steps to Build Music Advocacy in the Elementary Grades
Do you need help gaining support for your music program? Don't miss these actionable steps to build music advocacy in the elementary music classroom.
Developing Music Literacy | Sequential Lessons
Developing music literacy requires sequential lessons which build on prior learning. Music reading skills should be the foundation of music classes.
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.
3 Steps for 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.
Free Interactive Elementary Music Activities | Easel
Easel Activities are a valuable tool for teaching interactive elementary music lessons. See the full post for ways to increase student engagement using this simple tool. Be sure to download the 2 FREE resources for your music classroom. Enjoy!
Happy New Year Elementary Music Teachers!
Hello, Music Friends! We are here to help you make it a Happy New Year. All of our elementary music resources are on sale for 20% off on December 31-January 2. Check out this blog post with trending resources for the new year. 🎶
How to Develop Students’ Music Reading Skills Using Boom Cards
Music Literacy Boom Cards provide a sequential pathway to help develop your students' music reading skills in the elementary music classroom.
Steps to Simplify Your Elementary Music Curriculum & Lesson Plans
Creating weekly lesson plans can be an exhausting, endless task. Don't pass up this set of FREE Yearly Planning Charts. and tips to simplify your elementary music curriculum. You will be planning with ease in no time.
Elementary Music Teacher Tips | Summer Lesson Planning
Spending a little time on lesson plans will help your school year go much smoother and help you be a more effective elementary music teacher.
How to Teach Music Literacy using Vocal Warm Ups
Sneak more music literacy activities into your classes with these tips and ideas to develop music literacy using vocal warm ups.
7 Ways Elementary Music Teachers Can Help Build High School Music Programs
Elementary music teachers are instrumental in building middle school and high school music programs. See how you can make a difference.
How to Design Black History Lessons for Elementary Music
Designing Black History lessons doesn't have to be difficult. Click to read for ideas and tips for creating authentic lessons for your elementary music classroom.
Using Children’s Storybooks in Elementary Music to Establish Historical Context
Children's storybooks in elementary music are perfect for setting the stage and establishing a historical context for a song or piece of music.
How to Create a Low-Stress Distance Learning Classroom
Take a BIG breath and read on for tips and ideas to help create a low-stress distance learning classroom for both teachers and students.
Check Your Inbox | Your Free Boom Cards are on the Way
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Patriotic Songs for Elementary Students | “The Big 6”
Your music lesson plans should include these 6 patriotic songs for elementary students. They are perfect for any patriotic holiday.
Elementary Music Resources | Back-to-School BONUS Sale 2021
A TpT Site-Wide Sale is a rare event and funding is always short in elementary music classrooms. Don't miss this sale with up to 25% OFF! Check out some helpful resources for distance learning.
Elementary Music Lesson Plans for Classroom or Distance Learning
These simple but fun elementary music lesson plan ideas use a storybook and recycled instruments. The activities are perfect for the music classroom or distance learning.
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