St. Patrick’s Day in the Music Classroom
Follow the Rainbow 🌈 A huge thank you to Rachel Hahn! This video from one of my favorite music teachers is pure joy. She created a scarf dance to go along with Follow the Rainbow from Music K-8, making it…
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Lesson Ideas for Autumn in the Music Classroom
Fall is the perfect time to get creative in the music classroom, and I’ve got some fantastic activities that will have your students tapping their feet, clapping their hands, and moving to the beat. Whether it’s through singing, playing rhythm…
First Day of Music Class
Up the Ladder, Down the Ladder I have always loved this name game from GamePlan 3rd Grade (pg. 1-2). I just wasn’t the most successful implementing it 😅 until last year! Here is how I sequenced this popular name game…
Celebrate Diwali in the Elementary Music Room
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is an exciting holiday to celebrate in the music room. This vibrant Indian festival, celebrated each fall, is steeped in rich traditions and customs that offer a fantastic backdrop for musical exploration. In my classroom,…
Music Teacher Long Term Leave Planning Tips
Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy! Having a baby is such a mix of excitement and stress, especially when you’re a teacher and a mama. When I had my little one in August, I found out firsthand how crazy…
Music Lessons for the End of the School Year
The end is NEAR… ish. It’s time to dive into some lessons for the end of the year that will keep you sane and your kids entertained! I also share more about each of the lessons below on my YouTube…
New Hip Hop Ideas for Your Elementary Music Classroom
Hip Hop is becoming all the rage again, and I have a whole unit dedicated to the genre! This unit has 5-6 lessons (depending on how you break it down), and is perfect for that 4th-6th grade range. Everything I share…
Lessons for Testing Season in the Elementary Music Classroom
Testing is upon us, and I want to share with you six easy movement lesson ideas that will let your students have fun without needing to use too much brain power. By this point your students are exhausted from testing,…
New Reggae Unit for the Elementary Music Classroom
Okay friends, it’s that time of year where we’re starting to feel some burnout and fatigue with our lessons and activities. I start to feel like my old lessons just aren’t cutting it and my students need something new and…
March Madness in the Music Classroom
Welcome back! This week on my blog and YouTube channel we’re talking about March Madness! This is such a great theme to bring into your classroom, especially for those older kiddos who may enjoy sports more than music. I’ve got…
