đ” Curriculum Curator Series By this point in the series, youâve built a lot of structure. Youâve: So now we zoom all the way in to the most practical part of your teaching day: What does your lesson actually look…
đ” Curriculum Curator Series At this point in the series, youâve built a lot of structure. Youâve: Now comes the question every teacher eventually hits: âOkay⊠but what do I actually teach next week?â Thatâs where short-term planning comes in….
đ” Curriculum Curator Series By the time youâve taught for a few years, youâve probably accumulated a lot of resources. Lesson slides. Worksheets. Movement activities. Listening maps. Random ideas you saved at 10pm because they looked âuseful.â And then one…
Long-term planning in music can feel like one of those âI know I should do this⊠but where do I even start?â tasks.You know you need a scope and sequence. You know it would make your teaching easier in the…
If youâre an elementary music teacher, youâve probably felt this tension before: Should I create something new⊠or just use what already exists? For a long time, I thought being a great teacher meant constantly creating. New lessons. New activities….
Itâs turkey season, everyone! đŠ Today on the blog, Iâm sharing some fun and easy Thanksgiving music lesson ideas you can use this November. These activities mix rhythm review, instrument play, and music reading practiceâperfect for keeping your students engaged…
A fun way to combine music and sports energy in your classroom! Looking for a way to capture your studentsâ attention during football season? Rhythm Football is the perfect blend of movement, rhythm practice, and friendly competition! Itâs a great…
Want to hook your students with music history, story, and interactive learningâall in one lesson? An escape roomâstyle activity is the perfect way to make Edvard Griegâs In the Hall of the Mountain King unforgettable. Hereâs how you can set…
 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in your elementary music classroom with this ready-to-use Kâ1 lesson plan. Includes movement, song, instruments, and a read-aloud! September 15âOctober 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultures, music, and contributions of Hispanic…
Teaching meter in elementary music can be exciting when you use engaging, movement-based activities! In this post, Iâll share two fun meter games that will help your students understand, feel, and identify meters of 2, 3, and 4 through active…
I am a curriculum designer who empowers music teachers who feel like something is missing, to go beyond the standard folk song and classical music centered classroom, to incorporate more modern and relevant lessons to fully engage all students! I believe general music curriculum needs to be modernized to truly connect with students living in a very modern world! Thanks for stopping by! Read More
