Bring Books to Life! How to Use Sound Stories in PreK to 1st Grade Music Lessons

Bring Books to Life! How to Use Sound Stories in PreK to 1st Grade Music Lessons

As elementary music teachers, we’re always looking for creative ways to engage our youngest students in meaningful music-making. A wonderful way to do this is through sound stories. This simple, yet effective, strategy not only keeps students entertained but also...
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...

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