Beth’s Blog
Favorite Chants for the Elementary Music Classroom
Chants for Elementary Music This past year, chants have become the staple of music teachers, due to Covid-19 and being unable to sing. I’m sure you’ve used many chants for your elementary music classes before this school year. However, if you’re looking...
Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks – Spring Music Activities
Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks Each spring, I look forward to using “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks” by Mussorgsky. It is a popular piece from the composer’s Pictures at an Exhibition. It is an adorable springtime selection that your students will love. Here...
5 Winter Music Activities for January
5 Winter Music Activities to Use in January If you’re anything like me, I often come back after Christmas break, wondering what to teach, searching for some fun winter songs and activities to interest my students after the hype of the holidays. It’s an...
Over the River and Through the Woods
Over the River and Through the Woods This post may contain affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission if you purchase something through following the link at no cost to you. Thanksgiving…the unofficial start to the holiday season and my favorite...
5 Great Ideas for a Veterans Day Program
Veterans Day Program Veterans Day is a special time for celebration and remembrance of the patriotism of the men and women who sacrificed for our country. It is an important, and sometimes forgotten holiday, and it should be recognized in elementary schools....
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything: The Halloween Story Your Kindergarteners Will Love
This post may contain affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission if you purchase something through following the link at no cost to you. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is one of...
Steady Beat/No Beat Lesson
This post may contain affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission if you purchase something through following the link at no cost to you. Steady Beat - No Beat A few years ago, I found my steady beat lesson and activities in desperate...
Teacher Workout – 7 Similarities Between Teaching & Exercising
A Teacher Workout - That's Like Every Day! Teaching is tough today - really tough. It's like we teachers workout during every class, every day! Recently, I found myself needing a stress release activity and looking to become a healthy teacher. So, I...
HAPPY by Pharrell Williams – 5 Music Activities
HAPPY by Pharrell Williams Everybody knows the pop song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, and also made popular by the movie Despicable Me. I can barely contain myself from dancing every time it comes on the radio or television. "Happy" is definitely a peppy song with...
Music Parody Project: Writing a Parody Song!
Writing a Parody Project in the Music Classroom When I say the words "parody project" or to write a parody song, what do you think of? A mock-up of a classic commercial, old tv show, or a pop song rewritten to make fun of? Possibly! But not with this project! Your...
