Beth’s Blog
Refresh Your Music Lessons: How to Make Them Exciting Again!
Have you ever hit that point where your music lessons start to feel repetitive? It happens to all of us. When you’re teaching the same concepts year after year (or even class after class), it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in a rut. The good news? Small changes can...
3 Proven Types of Music Assessments That Boost Student Learning: What You Need to Know
Why Music Assessments Are So Important Assessment is a key part of teaching elementary music. It helps teachers understand what students know, track progress, and guide instruction. While class is certainly creative and fun, music assessments still play a crucial role...
How to Make Easter Music Activities Exciting for Your Students
Easter is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to add some new ideas into your elementary music lessons. I love adding extra excitement to Easter music activities. I want to get students excited about learning and engaged during the lesson (during a very...
Bring Vivaldi’s Spring to Life! New and Exciting Ways to Teach The Four Seasons
If you’re looking for fun ways to bring classical music into your elementary music classroom, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons is the perfect piece. It’s upbeat, colorful, and packed with chances to explore musical ideas while your students have lots of fun....
How to Make Melodic Contour Instantly Click for Your Students
As elementary music teachers, we know how important it is for students to develop a strong foundation in music theory. One of the fundamental concepts is reading melodies and understanding how it moves up and down through steps, skips, leaps, and repeats. While it can...
Black History Month Songs and Activities Your Students Will Love
February is Black History Month, and it's a great time to highlight the rich contributions of African-American musicians and composers. Music is a great way to help students connect with culture, history, and how people use music to express themselves and stand up for...
How to Make Virtual Music Classes Exciting This Winter
Teaching virtual music classes on a snow day doesn’t have to feel like herding cats through a blizzard—it can actually be fun and exciting with the right strategies. In this post, I’ll share specific activities and practical tips to help you create virtual lessons...
Transform Your Music Lessons with These Fun Movement Props
Looking to add more movement and excitement to your music lessons? Movement props are a game-changer! They’re an easy way to engage students, reinforce musical concepts, and encourage creativity. In this post, I’m highlighting three of my favorite props—scarves,...
From Classroom to Concert: Christmas Music Activities Kids Love
The holiday season brings excitement, joy, and a little extra energy to the music room. As elementary music teachers, we can channel that enthusiasm into meaningful musical learning with exciting Christmas music activities. In this post, we’ll explore some different...
The 12 Days of Christmas: Exciting Music Activities for December
The holiday season is the best time to sprinkle in some extra fun in music class, and The 12 Days of Christmas is the perfect song for it! It’s silly, catchy, and plus, its repetitive style means there are so many ways to use it for interactive, hands-on learning!...
