Category: Teachers Pay Teachers
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
It’s been a good year! This is my last blog post for 2024 and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here and supporting me and my business! It really does mean a lot when people comment or send me a message or even just show up, whether it’s…
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It’s Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas!
Yuletide times are here! December can be a juggling act, balancing the season with family priorities and joyful learning in the classroom. The month of December is magical in the music classroom, filled with the excitement of concerts, recitals, and seasonal music games. It’s a time when students shine on stage, share their talents, and…
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Thanksgiving to Christmas
The changing of the holidays! This week is Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday!) and its all about relaxing with family and friends and lots of good food!! And then by the end of the week we will officially be in the Christmas season! Some of you may have already slipped into Christmas mode but in my…
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Gratitude and Pumpkin Pie
Things to be thankful for November is a special month in the elementary music classroom. The excitement of the upcoming holidays energizes the students, but it can also make classroom management and personal well-being more challenging for teachers. Today I’m going to share with you one of my favorite November lessons for engaging your K-6th…
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Halloween Haywire
Dealing with the candy crazies! Halloween in elementary music classrooms can be exciting, but all that candy can make kids a little extra. Here are some Halloween-themed, yet music-focused activities to keep students moving, engaged, and learning without the spooky stuff! 1. Pass the Pumpkin I’ve mentioned this one a few times and I’ve told you about…
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5 Fun October Activities for Elementary Music Class
That are NOT Halloween-themed! There are so many fun and cute ideas for music class to celebrate Halloween! But what if you don’t celebrate halloween?? I teach at a Christian church school and we do not celebrate Halloween, so every October I try to find fun music activities that are not related to Halloween or…
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Pumpkins, Owls, & Lions! Oh my!
3 new games to engage your music and Bible students! Pumpkins for Elementary Music Class Here is a fun, quick game we will be using this week in my elementary music class centers. Pumpkin Roll & Cover! Each student chooses a playing sheet that has 10 pumpkins. Each pumpkin has a simple rhythm or solfege…
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Fall Harvest Music
Autumn activities for elementary music As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to bring the beauty of the fall harvest season into your elementary music classroom. Engaging your students with autumn-themed activities not only sets a cozy atmosphere but also helps them connect music to the seasons around them.…
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Bibles and Apples
Jumping into September! As September rolls in, it’s the perfect time to create engaging Bible games for kids and introduce apple-themed music activities in your elementary music classroom. These fun, educational games are a great way to celebrate the new season while reinforcing key concepts. Bible Games for Kids Did you know I create Bible…
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!
A fun book about the alphabet! “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” is a vibrant, rhythmic book that’s perfect for introducing musical concepts to young learners (K-2) during the first weeks of school. The book’s repetitive, catchy phrases and rhythmic patterns make it an ideal tool for engaging students in active listening and musical exploration and helps…
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