Start the year on a positive note. Music Mixer Activities get students singing, moving, and interacting positively with each other on day 1.
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Back to School Elementary Music Activities
Are you looking for flexible Back to School music activities that may be delivered in person in the elementary music classroom or online? Your first day of school may look quite different this year. Click to read.
Music Activities for Grades K-5 | Creating Graduated Difficulty Lessons
Children of different ages are not maturationally ready for the same activities, so HOW do you create music activities for grades K-5? Check it out.
Music Rules Rhythm Activities | Back to School Lesson
Back to school time means teaching rules and procedures. What better way to teach music rules than by using music rules rhythm activities!
Assessment in Elementary Music | Take it Home Pages
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 Project
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 Multi-Task
Music Black History music lessons are natural extension to teach about civil rights. Orff instruments create 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.
How to Use Boom Task Cards in Elementary Music Classes
Boom task cards in elementary music can be an important tool in developing music literacy. Check out this post with links to a FREE rhythm set.
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.
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.
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.
A Virtual Field Trip to the Symphony
Learn about musical instruments with a virtual field trip to the symphony. Enjoy these videos of varying styles & genres as your students listen & learn.
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.