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.
Music Literacy | Sequential Lessons Which Build on Prior Learning
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.
Celebrate School Music Month | March Favorites for the Elementary Music Classroom
March is School Music Month. It's time to celebrate! Be sure to publicize the learning activities happening in your music classroom. Real learning is happening here.
8 Reasons to Teach Camp Songs in Music Class
8 Reasons to Use Camp Songs in the Elementary Music Classroom Provide a positive musical experience and encourage the appreciation of music by balancing and integrating learning with high energy camp songs and games.
Celebrate Student Success in Elementary Music
Do you need simple ways to celebrate student success in your elementary music classroom? You can recognize REAL student achievement and increase motivation. And best of all, there is NO COST & NO EXTRA PREP!
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 | February 4-5, 2020
A TpT Site-Wide Sale is a rare event and funding is short in elementary music classrooms. Don't miss this sale with up to 25% OFF! Check out some favorites.
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.