


Get Students Excited with These 5 Halloween Music Activities
Halloween can be an incredibly fun but chaotic time in the elementary music classroom. Students brim with excitement, anticipating costumes and candy, which can make it hard to focus on your lesson plans. Add to that the extra activities and parties, and it can feel...
Exciting Music Bean Bag Activities for Your Classroom
In the world of elementary music, finding simple yet effective tools to engage students is key. One versatile, budget-friendly tool I love using in my classroom is the bean bag! These tactile objects may seem basic, but they offer a wide range of benefits for rhythm,...
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
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...