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8 Reasons to Teach Camp Songs in Music Class

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Music Teacher Tips, Seasonal Favorites

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.

Tagged K-5 Differentiated Activities, Music Class Activities, Music Education Resources, Teaching Tips & Techniques3 Comments

Engaging Elementary Music Activities | November 2021

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Multi-Tasking Lessons, Seasonal Favorites

Do you need some fun seasonal activities for your elementary music class? These favorite elementary music lessons also teach music literacy skills.

Tagged K-5 Differentiated Activities, Music Class Activities, Music Education Resources, Orff Activities, Rhythm Activities, Seasonal | Fall2 Comments

8 Tips for Teaching Treble Clef Note Names

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Developing Music Literacy, Distance Learning - Teaching Online, Music Teacher Tips

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.

Tagged Boom Cards, Developing Music Literacy, Digital Music Resources, Music Class Activities, Online Teaching, Teaching Tips & Techniques, Treble Clef2 Comments

Back to School Activities for Elementary Music

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Classroom Climate

Start the year on a positive note. Music Mixer Activities get students singing, moving, and interacting positively with each other on day 1.

Tagged Back to School, Music Education Resources1 Comment

Back to School Elementary Music Activities

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Classroom Climate, Seasonal Favorites

For some students, it has been a long time since they were in the classroom. Welcome them with engaging Back to School music activities.

Tagged Back to School, K-5 Differentiated Activities, Music Class Activities, Music Education Resources, Seasonal | Fall2 Comments

Creating Differentiated Music Activities for Grades K-5

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Multi-Tasking Lessons, Music Teacher Tips, Teachers Helping Teachers

Children of different ages are not maturationally ready for the same activities, so HOW do you create music activities for grades K-5? Check out these ideas and activities.

Tagged K-5 Differentiated Activities, Music Education Resources, Orff Activities, Teachers Helping Teachers, Teaching Tips & Techniques1 Comment

How to Teach Elementary Music Rules | Rhythm Activities

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Classroom Climate, Music Teacher Tips, Seasonal Favorites, Teachers Helping Teachers

Back to school time means teaching rules and procedures. What better way to teach music rules than by using music rules rhythm activities!

Tagged Back to School, K-5 Differentiated Activities, Music Education Resources, Rhythm Activities, Teaching Tips & Techniques1 Comment

6 Ways to Integrate Camp Songs in Elementary Music

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Developing Music Literacy

Traditional camp songs can be a valuable addition to your elementary music class. See these fun ways to actively engage your students.

Tagged Camp Songs, Developing Music Literacy, K-5 Differentiated Activities1 Comment

Teaching High-Low | Kindergarten Music Assessment

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, 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. 

Tagged Assessment, High-Low, Music Class Activities4 Comments

Learning the Language of Music | Dynamics

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Activities, Digital Music Activities

Young musicians have a lot to learn when it comes to learning the language of music. As music teachers, we need to make the learning process as fun and easy as possible.

Tagged Dynamics, FREE Interactive Activities1 Comment

How to Make an Ocean Drum | Elementary Music

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities

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.

Tagged Homemade Instruments, Music Class Activities, Music Education Resources1 Comment

Teaching Improvisation in Elementary Music

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities

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.

Tagged Developing Music Literacy, Improvisation, Music Education ResourcesLeave a comment

How to Use Interactive Rhythm Pattern Flashcards

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Developing Music Literacy

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.

Tagged Developing Music Literacy, Music Education Resources, Rhythm Activities8 Comments

A Virtual Field Trip to the Symphony

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Digital Music Activities, Distance Learning - Teaching Online, Instruments of the Orchestra

Learn about musical instruments with a virtual field trip to the symphony. Enjoy these videos of varying styles & genres as your students listen & learn.

Tagged Distance Learning, FREE Interactive Activities, Instruments of the Orchestra, Music Class Activities, Music Education Resources5 Comments

Free Engaging Treble Clef Note Name Games are Your Secret Ingredient

by Frau Musik USA, posted in Class Activities, Developing Music Literacy, Digital Music Activities, Distance Learning - Teaching Online

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.

Tagged Developing Music Literacy, Digital Music Resources, FREE Interactive Activities, Music Class Activities, Treble Clef2 Comments

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