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 in Elementary Grades – Fun Sequential Lessons are Key
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 | 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.
Need Help Teaching Young Children to Read Music? See these 3 Simple Steps.
Teaching young children to read music independently does not happen by accident. It requires a carefully crafted systematic approach.
25 Fun Summer Music Activities for Kids that Teachers and Parents Love
Are you teaching at daycare, summer camp, online music classes, or learning at home? You are sure to find several fun ideas and music activities for elementary-age children. Be joyful. Be creative. Experience music.
12 Fun Body Percussion Play Along Videos to Teach Music Rhythm Reading
Get your kids moving and engaged with this collection of body percussion play along videos for early elementary and upper elementary music classes. The positive messages and upbeat music are inspiring and motivating for students and teachers. Thank you to the talented creators for sharing their work.
Two Free Interactive Elementary Activities Your Students Will Love
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!
Develop Students’ Music Reading Skills with Boom Cards
Music Literacy Boom Cards provide a sequential pathway to help develop your students' music reading skills in the elementary music classroom.
3 Steps to Create Fun Back to School Music Mixer Activities
Music Mixers are perfect Back to School music activities. Get students singing, moving, and interacting positively on the first day of school.
Simplify Your Elementary Music Curriculum & Lesson Planning
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.
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Elementary Music Teacher 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 Build High School Programs
Elementary music teachers are instrumental in building middle school and high school music programs. See how you can make a difference.
Music Education Resources on Sale | February 8-9, 2022
A TpT Site-Wide Sale is a rare event. So, don't miss this sale February 8-9, 2022. Our NO-PREP elementary music education resources are designed to SAVE YOUR TIME and help you become a more EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT teacher. All of our helpful resources are on sale up to 25% off using the code FEBSALE22.
Designing 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.
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. 🎶
Establish Historical Context Using Storybooks
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.