Today we’re going to be discussing five fantastic storybooks that you can use to engage and entertain your students in the music classroom this May. These books cover a range of topics, from Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day to springtime adventures, and are sure to capture your students’ imaginations. So without further ado, let’s dive in! Book 1: … Read More
Move it Groove it – 9 Ways to Add More Movement to Your Elementary Music Classroom
Welcome to the Move it Groove it podcast, where we explore creative ways to incorporate movement into your elementary music classroom. Today’s episode is all about adding more movement to your lessons. First off, we’ll be discussing the importance of movement for kids. Movement is not only a fun way to engage students but also helps with brain development, gross … Read More
Concert Crunch Time Three Strategies for the Elementary Music Teacher
Concert season is approaching (or maybe it’s already here for you). In this episode we’ll help elementary music teachers navigate through the challenges of concert season. Today’s episode will focus specifically on 3 strategies for managing your concert season. Here’s a sneak peak Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Concert season can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to … Read More
Combat the Crazy – A Music Teacher’s Guide to Surviving Test Week
Rules for activities during testing weeks: Review only Use your most fun activities No thinking involved High engagement Little to no talking Keep it quiet What to teach during testing week: Steady beat activities Fun manipulatives Centers Escape rooms Karaoke Day Movement meet and greet or clapping games Line dancing Mr. Henry’s 4 Corners Quiet games like whisper day, tip … Read More
Discover the Magic of Reading to Your Students – 7 Storybooks for Spring
Seven Spring Storybook Lessons: Little Rabbit Foo Foo by Michael Rosen and Arthur Robins This storybook is great to teach: melody, instrument play, movement Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack This storybook is great to teach: melody The Listening Walk by Paul Showers This storybook is great to teach: instrument play. Grab your worksheet here: Hoppity Skip Little Chick … Read More