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...
3 Exciting Cinco de Mayo Songs to Spice up Your Classroom

3 Exciting Cinco de Mayo Songs to Spice up Your Classroom

Exciting Cinco de Mayo Songs to Spice up Your Classroom     Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture, filled with music, dance, and lots of other festivities. As elementary music teachers, we have the great opportunity to introduce our students to...

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