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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Listening Maps for Elementary Music Distance Learning
Listening maps for perfect elementary music activities for distance learning, classroom, and blended learning. Don’t miss this FUN compilation of 21 FREE online video listening maps.
Music Activities for Elementary Students | Summer Learning
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.
Music Literacy Boom Cards | Online Music Activities for Elementary Grades
We have entered a new era of teaching and learning. Online music activities for elementary grades are needed. Read on for real music literacy opportunities.
TumbleBooks for Elementary Music
TumbleBooks aren’t just for elementary classrooms. There are many TumbleBooks for the elementary music classroom as well and they are valuable resources for online teaching.
Music Composition Templates for Elementary | Digital and Printable
Using music composition templates for elementary students provides structure and success. Templates may be digital, printable, or use manipulatives.
Distance Learning Ideas for the End of the Year
Do you need distance learning ideas for the end of the year, recognizing student achievement online, & providing a positive closure this most unusual year? Don’t miss this helpful post.
Elementary Music Online Activities | May Favorites
Are you looking for elementary music online activities, storybooks, and special observances with ideas for your lesson plans? Don’t miss this post.
Online Music Activities for Elementary Students | Distance Learning
We are here to help parents and teachers who need online music activities for elementary students. Children will love these interactive ideas & resources.
Elementary Music Class Online Activities – April Favorites
Are you searching for elementary music class online activities? This post offers a wealth of ideas and topics for creating your online lesson plans.
FREE Elementary Music Distance Learning Activities | COVID-19
If you are in need of elementary music distance learning activities due to COVID-19, don’t pass up these FREE online elementary music literacy activities.
Teaching Elementary Music Online | Distance Learning COVID-19
Are you faced with teaching elementary music classes online in response to COVID19? Read on for ideas & tips to teach distance-based learning.