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Category: Developing Music Literacy
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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.
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.
Elementary Music Lesson Plans | Recycled Rhythm Instruments
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.
21 Listening Maps for Music Classes that Students and Teachers Will Love
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.
Developing Music Reading Skills | Boom Cards
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.
How to Use Music Composition Templates | Digital and Printable
Using music composition templates for elementary students provides structure and success. Templates may be digital, printable, or use manipulatives.
Digital Music Activities for Elementary Grades
We are here to help parents and teachers who need online music activities for elementary students. Children will love these interactive ideas & resources.
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.
Guided Music Reading | Early Elementary Grades
Guided music reading helps students develop a systematic method of reading music. By embedding directions into lessons, busy teachers never miss a step.
8 Tips for Teaching Treble Clef Note Names
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.
6 Ways to Integrate Camp Songs in Elementary Music
Traditional camp songs can be a valuable addition to your elementary music class. See these fun ways to actively engage your students.
Teaching High Low – A Kindergarten Music Assessment
Teaching high-low can be a fun concept for young children and teachers. Music assessment should be integrated naturally into music class activities.Â
11 Easy Ways to Involve ALL Students in Elementary Music Classes
Do you have any students that are reluctant to participate in elementary music classes? See these tips to involve all students all the time.
Authentic Assessment in Elementary Music
Assessment in elementary music should be authentic, quick, valid, reliable and FUN! Integrate assessment into music activities while building music literacy.
How to Make an Ocean Drum | Elementary Music
Making an ocean drum is a simple and fun project for the elementary music classroom. They create a perfect accompaniment for any song about the sea.
Teaching Improvisation in Elementary Music
Teaching improvisation in elementary music doesn't have to be hard for teachers or scary for students. These hints make it a fun process for all.
Black History Music Lessons that Teach History and Music Skills
Black History music lessons are a natural element of the elementary music classroom. Adding Orff instruments creates fresh versions of authentic spirituals.
Ways to Use Boom Cards in Music Classes
Teachers & students will love these awesome Boom Task Cards in elementary music classroom. Lessons are more like play with melody & rhythm games.
Homework in Elementary Music Classes, Really?
Homework in elementary music classes? Yes, but not traditional homework. Sharing what students learned extends learning at home & builds music advocacy.
10 Tips to Integrate Music Reading into Every Lesson and Make it Fun
Time is precious in elementary music classes. It is important to integrate music reading into every lesson using an efficient, systematic strategy.
How to Use Interactive Rhythm Pattern Flashcards
Learning to read rhythm patterns in the elementary music classroom will be fun for teachers and students with these 10 ideas & techniques. Click to read.
Fun Sequential Lessons are Key to Developing Elementary Music Literacy
Developing music literacy requires sequential lessons which build on prior learning. Music reading skills should be the foundation of music classes.
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.
A Virtual Field Trip to the Symphony Learning About Musical Instruments
Learn about musical instruments with a virtual field trip to the symphony. Enjoy these videos of varying styles & genres as your students listen & learn.
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.
Free and Fun Treble Clef Note Name Games are Your Secret Ingredient
These treble clef note name games make learning fun and provide a challenge for students to improve their skills. Give these FREE sequential sets a try.