You can teach the performing arts like a rockstar, even if you’re not a specialist.
Arts education tools that make non-specialists look like specialists
The problem with teaching the arts is that many teachers asked to teach them don’t have the background or skills to feel confident. Stageworthy resources are designed by a specialist, for non-specialists. Even if you’ve never taught dance, drama, or music before, these resources will engage your students, satisfy curriculum requirements, and help both parents and administration see the value in quality arts education.
Dance Phrase Activities in Elementary Dance
How to teach dance phrases in elementary dance Dance phrases (or movement phrases) are frequently mentioned in elementary dance curriculum. But what are they and how do you use them effectively? What is a dance phrase? Dance phrases are "sentences" in dance form - it...
Music Texture Lesson Plan Ideas
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 your...
Easy Music Elements Worksheets: Music Theory Worksheets For Music Class
Teaching the elements of music and looking for worksheets? Doodle-style notes are all the rage in science and math, but doodling notes are actually a natural choice for music classes as well - especially when you're hoping to make music theory worksheets a little more...
How to Teach Dynamics in Music – Simple Lesson Plan Ideas for Elementary
Looking for tips on how to teach dynamics in music class? Dynamics in music can be a lot of fun to teach, because of all the dramatic pieces of music you can use as examples. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started, even if you're not a music specialist. What...
Elementary Music Sub Plans For Worry Free Absences
Looking for emergency elementary music sub plans for now... or in the future? The single most important strategy for music sub plans (especially when it is a true emergency) is to have a substitute teacher kit (or "sub tub") ready to go in advance. That way, you can...
Music Listening Activity Ideas for Elementary Classes
Music listening activity ideas for your elementary lesson plans. Stretch out / music reflection - This is a great activity for the end of class, especially if you're like me and have SO MUCH FUN during music class that you have a reputation for getting the kids all...
Why “making up a dance” should not be Your Whole elementary dance unit
I get it. You're dealing with a million other things. Report cards are coming up and then - SHOOT - you realized you haven't done your dance unit yet. So you do what a lot of teachers do: put kids in groups and give them an assignment to create a dance - then assess...
Beat vs Rhythm Lesson Plan – Easy Ideas For Grade 1
Beat vs Rhythm Grade 1 Looking for help with a beat vs rhythm lesson plan? Beat and rhythm, although a grade 1 expectation, can be deceptively difficult - especially if you are not a music specialist. Understanding the difference between beat and rhythm is the first...
How to teach a song to your class
I have been in charge of Elementary Christmas concerts for a long time. One of the most important things that I do in preparing elementary classes for their concerts is teaching them the song they are going to sing. Occasionally, a few of the classes don't make it...