In this lively episode of the Happy Music Teacher Podcast, I delve into the wonderful world of elementary music education and discover the magic that unfolds when you infuse a healthy dose of silliness and fun into your classroom. As an elementary music teacher, finding creative ways to engage your students while making your own life easier can be … Read More
Episode 14 – 5 May Storybooks to Engage & Entertain Your Students in the Music Classroom.
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
Episode 10 – 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
Episode 9 – Author Spotlight: The Mind Behind the brand new children’s picture book, The Showdown Symphony
Join me as I interview Kevin & Leah Klein, authors of the brand new storybook, The Showdown Symphony. They’ve written an adorable new picture book that is Peter & the Wolf-esk, with a theme for each adorable animal and a full orchestration that accompanies this story. They created their project to be as multimodal as possible, with a book video … Read More