by widy | Nov 17, 2022 | Music
Fall is such a fun time to teach music because there are so many great songs and activities that you can pull into a fall theme. Song Ideas for Your Fall Music Lessons Leaves Free Fall Music Printables from Prodigies Fall Music Lessons – Lesson Plans for Autumn...
by widy | Jul 30, 2022 | Music
First day of music class activities for elementary The first day of a new school year can be stressful for any teacher, but it can be even more nerve wracking when you are teaching a subject that is not in your wheelhouse. Many teachers are asked to teach music...
by widy | Apr 24, 2022 | Music
Looking for Solfege Lesson Plans? Solfege is an important building block in elementary music, but if you’re not a specialist it may seem overwhelming. Luckily, solfege isn’t actually that hard to learn and it can make your music lesson plans more...
by widy | Mar 3, 2022 | Music
Music Lesson Plans Grade 1 The grade 1 music curriculum is all about setting up a strong foundation in basic concepts. Duration (Rhythm) in Grade 1 Beat vs Rhythm Fast & slow tempo 2/4 and 4/4 metres quarter note, eighth note, quarter rest rhythmic ostinato Melody...
by widy | Feb 24, 2022 | Music
Elementary students love learning about different instruments! Whether you’re teaching in person, hybrid, or online, here are some great resources for teaching timbre and the instruments families of the orchestra. If you’re planning a teaching unit on the...
by widy | Feb 8, 2022 | Music
Black History Month Music Lessons: Louis Armstrong & Scatting Looking for some quick Black History Month music lessons for your classes? Here’s a quick jazz music lesson based on Louis Armstrong and scatting. Introduction to Louis Armstrong Teaching Points:...
