I know I can’t be the only one that thinks being a music teacher and planning for five to six different classes is HARD! Between planning the lessons, and getting the materials ready, to realizing you need to adjust and…
In today’s blog, I will be sharing 2 Primary and 3 Upper Elementary Lesson ideas to incorporate learning about Hanukkah into your General Music classes! If you are new around here, my name is Jessie and I am an Elementary…
1st Mistake: Relying on Bluetooth / Wireless connection when Playing my Performance Tracks For some context, my school has a Portable Speaker system with one large, tall speaker that lives in our “Cafe-torium” and it can be taken outside and…
In today’s blog, I will be sharing 5 Thanksgiving lesson ideas to incorporate into your General Music classes! If you are new around here, my name is Jessie and I am an Elementary Kindergarten through 6th Grade General Music Teacher…
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Spooky Scary Skeletons This glow stick routine is so much fun! I found its cheapest to buy glow sticks in bulk from amazon. You can get 100 for 11.99! Another thing to keep in mind with the glow sticks is…
We are Scary Skeletons We are Scary Skeletons is from Game Plan Kindergarten Book or Highlights for the Holidays There’s a Spider on the Floor This song is originally by Raffi and I love this version and book you can…
The First Day of Music class has always felt a little daunting for me. I know how important it is to teach expectations and procedures right away, yet I still want to give them an opportunity to be musical, even…
Musicians Move This is a fun get to know you game for your upper elementary students! Students make a circle each standing or sitting on a marker of your choice. Chairs Hoola Hoops Sit Spots Teacher starts by reading a…
May is Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! I believe now more than ever with the Asian hate the U.S. has been experiencing, it is so important to celebrate the music, dance, and traditions of the AAPI community! In today’s…
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
