Tag: games
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The end is near.
The end of the school year that is! Not that we’re counting down the days but this week I have my FINAL class of the school year!! This has been a rough year, I’m not gonna lie. Between a couple difficult classes and a lot of personal changes, struggles, and trials, I have never been…
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Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Who doesn’t like ice cream?! Especially as the weather gets warmer and summer break is around the corner. It’s like going on vacation without actually going anywhere! Last week’s music class was all about ice cream. And a little pie too. First, we did some matching and sang through some ice cream solfege patterns using…
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No MAYhem allowed!
It’s the last full month of school for me. In fact, since I only teach one day a week, I have 6 classes left!! Not that I’m counting down the days or anything. But like many other teachers out there, I am ready for a break. It’s been a rough year for me as I’ve…
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FREE! FREE! FREE!
Everybody loves free stuff! Especially when it’s something that makes your life easier, or is helpful or useful in some way. Well, I’ve got just the perfect free thing for you! A new resource that is absolutely FREE for you and your music class! This resource is perfect for current music teachers looking for more…
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
It’s finally springtime!! And that means spring break and the final quarter of the school year which sounds great! Except that also means the kids get a little crazy, which in turn makes the teachers crazy. So how do you keep your students engaged while still learning and not losing your mind??? I have 3…
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March: Coming in like a Lion!
The month of March has a lot to celebrate this year! I went back to the music classroom yesterday after being out for a month and a half to take care of some family stuff. And I got to talk to the kids about all the special days that are happening in March. Here is…
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sales!!
Its holiday time! Which usually means, lots of candy and desserts, parties and shopping, pretty lights and decorations! It can also mean lots of sales on all your favorite products! Teachers Pay Teachers is having a site wide sale on Cyber Monday and Tuesday (November 27 & 28). So everything in my store will be…
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June Summer Camp
June has been a busy month and honestly, a little crazy! But it’s been fun too. This week I just finished up my first online summer music camp! My summer camp was all about Piano Music Games. I wanted to teach something about piano in a fun and easy way. I didn’t know how it…
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April Lesson Activities
Since January I have been incorporating more games into the lessons every week. And every month I have picked a different theme for our games. For April, our theme was Easter! I found a great resource for lesson activities through My Music Resource. All of my Easter games were created by Kate Thompson, who I…
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March Lesson Games:Rhythm
Its almost spring, the weather is slowly getting warmer, and its time to move! And working on Rhythm is a great way to do that, so thats our game theme for March. For some students, rhythm comes naturally, and for others, they struggle even with keeping a steady beat. These games are a fun way…
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