by widy | Nov 14, 2021 | Holiday Activities, Music
Those last few music classes before the holiday break can be difficult – kids are feeling distracted and excited, it’s not a great time to introduce new concepts, and you need something that can engage your kiddos while hopefully addressing at least a few...
by widy | Nov 6, 2021 | Christmas Concerts, Drama, Music
Looking for elementary Christmas concert ideas? Sometimes directing a whole musical for Christmas just isn’t practical, especially in an elementary school. Here are some ideas for Christmas concerts that are simple to put together, yet are interesting...
by widy | Sep 20, 2021 | Music
Teaching rhythm in lower elementary can be difficult to keep interesting, as it’s one of those concepts that takes a lot of repetition for students to internalize. It can be tiring to keep coming up with new strategies or worksheets to work on the same skills....
by widy | Sep 6, 2021 | Holiday Activities, Music
Halloween Music Listening There are lots of halloween themed pop hits, but if you want to include some more classical pieces into your halloween music activities, there are some great ones! Toccata & Fugue in D Minor (widely attributed to JS Bach) The...
by widy | Jul 10, 2021 | Music
Trying to teach the Ontario Music Curriculum without the right tools? The Ontario Music Curriculum is an ambitious document that sets a high standard for teaching music in Ontario. Unfortunately, this standard is out of reach when the vast majority of teachers do not...
by widy | May 6, 2021 | Music
Looking for music texture lesson plan ideas? Music texture in the primary grades is all about training students’ ears to hear the different layers of sound, and to start to develop skills like part singing. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started with...
