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.
Category: Music Teacher Tips
Teaching music is a demanding and sometime isolating job. These posts are meant to be a source of networking music teacher to 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 Help Build High School Music Programs
Elementary music teachers are instrumental in building middle school and high school music programs. See how you can make a difference.
How to Design 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.
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.
Free Music Reading Lessons – Elementary Music Classroom Subscribe to Newsletter
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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.
Favorite Elementary Music Activities | April 2021
Update your lesson plans with elementary music activities that engage all learners and focus on developing music literacy skills.
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.