Focus with Fun: Attention Getters for the Music Classroom

Focus with Fun: Attention Getters for the Music Classroom

As an elementary music teacher, you know that managing a room full of excited, energetic students can feel a bit overwhelming at times. And while energy is a wonderful thing in the music classroom, getting the students’ attention quickly and effectively can save you...
Rhythm Is Life: Engaging Rhythm Practice Activities to Unlock Mastery

Rhythm Is Life: Engaging Rhythm Practice Activities to Unlock Mastery

Welcome! If you’re new around here, I’m so glad you’re joining me today. Also, if you haven’t read parts 1 or 2 of this teaching rhythm series, I would suggest starting with those first. In the first post (click here to read), I discuss the benefits of teaching rhythm...
Rhythm Is Life: Preparation Strategies that will Transform Your Kindergarten Rhythm Lessons

Rhythm Is Life: Preparation Strategies that will Transform Your Kindergarten Rhythm Lessons

Preparation Strategies that will Transform Your Lessons Welcome and thanks for being here! If you haven’t read part 1 of this rhythm series, you can find it here. It’s all about the benefits of teaching rhythm and the 3 P’s of the Kodaly method. Today, we’re jumping...
Rhythm Is Life: Starting off Right – Teaching Rhythm With the 3 P’s of the Kodaly Method

Rhythm Is Life: Starting off Right – Teaching Rhythm With the 3 P’s of the Kodaly Method

Teaching Rhythm Using the Kodaly Method Today, I’m kicking off a 3-part series all about teaching rhythm to your youngest students. I will be discussing helpful strategies and tips for using the 3 P’s of the Kodaly method and also for making it simple and real for...
Parachute Music Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Parachute Music Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Parachute Music Activities     When my students come in and hear that we are using the parachute in music class, they are just ecstatic! I love adding some parachute music activities into a lesson because each of my classes thoroughly enjoy it! In this post,...

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