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8 Fun And Simple Ways For A Teacher On Summer Break To Recharge Right Now

You’ve made it through the performances, sub plans, recorder squeaks, end-of-year behavior dips, and the constant juggling act that comes with wrapping up the school year. Now you're a teacher on summer break, and while you know you should rest, let’s be...

Frog Songs That Make Teaching Music Easy And Fun

Folk songs about animals are always a hit with children, but there’s something extra fun about frog songs. Maybe it’s the silly sounds, the hopping movements, or just ... that it's frogs. Whatever the reason, frog songs are a great way to get students singing, moving,...

Kid-Friendly Patriotic Music Activities Your Students Will Love

Patriotic music activities are a great way to mix music learning with meaningful moments with your elementary students. Whether it’s for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or just a chance to highlight American music, these kinds of lessons can really connect with your...

Exciting Themed Lessons for the End of the Year

The end of the year in the music room can be a bit chaotic—but also a lot of fun. Kids are squirrely, dreaming of summer, and ready to check out. The good news? You’ve taught most of the core concepts already, which means you can review everything with a creative...

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...

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,...