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Free Music Lesson Plans
Not sure where to start teaching primary music? You can do this! Try out this whole month of music lesson plans for Grade 1. (Psst – they’ll work for any primary class, especially if you’re just getting started.)
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Looking for tips on how to write better performing arts lesson plans? This three-step method is simple and easy to follow for effective lessons every time. Part 1: Arts Building block (technique instruction) The first step in your lesson plan is identifying what specific building block (skill or concept) your students will be learning about.…
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As the holidays approach, it can be tricky to keep your elementary students attentive and engaged. These Christmas-themed drama and dance activities will spark creativity in your students while continuing to build curriculum-based skills. Stealing Christmas: A holiday themed version of the classic drama game “Keeper of the Keys”. In this version, the “Grinches” are…
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recorder lessonsrecorder lessons for kidsrecorder lessons free printablerecorder lesson plansbeginner recorder lessonsteaching recorder lesson plansbeginning recorder lessons In the mid 1900s, Carl Orff (the German composer famous for his cantata “Carmina Burana”) began developing the recorder as a music education tool. Today, many, many elementary schools continue to use recorders because they are inexpensive and…
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How to teach time signature in elementary music Teaching elementary students about time signatures in music can be a fun and engaging experience. By incorporating hands-on activities, you can help them grasp the concept easily. Step 1: Understand beat It is impossible to start teaching time signatures without ensuring that students first understand the concept…
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I started my TeachersPayTeachers store all the way back in 2009… yup, 2009. It wasn’t until I was on mat leave with my first kiddo several years later that I put any kind of serious effort into posting resources. For the next several years it was fun hobby and a great source of disposable income…
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September can be a hopeful but also stressful month for teachers, as we try to make sure that we are starting out on the right foot with EVERYTHING. Often, subjects like music can get pushed to the backburner, especially if you are a non-specialist who is required to teach music to your own class, or…
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Is your school performing a non-denominational winter concert instead of a Christmas or holiday concert? Try out these songs with a winter theme that will still feel festive, even without any references to a specific holiday. (Looking for something more Christmas-specific? Try out these Christmas concert song ideas.) Kindergarten Winter Concert Song Ideas Lower Elementary…
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As an elementary music teacher, you know that rhythm is a fundamental element of music. It sets the foundation for melody and helps create the overall musical structure. One effective tool that can enhance your students’ rhythmic understanding is rhythm dictation. Rhythm dictation is when students listen to music and write down the rhythmic patterns…
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Dance Warm ups for Primary Classes
Teaching primary dance and don’t know where to start? These dance warm ups for primary will give a strong start your dance lesson plans. A lot of teachers feel uncomfortable coming up with dance activities, but you don’t have to resort to YouTube to fill your lesson plan. Ditch the “just Dance” videos and try…
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Music Lesson Plans Grade 2 The grade 2 music curriculum is all about setting up a strong foundation in basic concepts. Repetition is extremely important, especially with core concepts in beat, rhythm, and pitch. I strongly recommend teaching the concepts in the following order, as it is easy to build each skill on the back…
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I want to introduce Buffy simply by daring you to listen to this song without bopping your head along. Seriously – every class I have ever played this song for IMMEDIATELY asks me to play it again as soon as it finishes. The music itself is enough to grab you – but the fact that…
