Hello everyone! So summer has officially ended and we are back in the swing of things! I always love the excitement of a new school year, but am definitely in denial that it’s happening. One thing that always helps me ease back into the year is decorating my classroom. I think it’s kind of like...Read More
10 great examples of music classroom decor: Includes ideas for organization, instrument storage, and more!
Remember, music classroom organization doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Just make sure it fits your needs and the needs of your...
A HUGE list of Music Workstations for the elementary music classroom. You are going to love these center ideas for pitch, rhythm, singing, composing, playing instruments and more.
Are you looking for ways to integrate composer lessons into your curriculum? John Williams is a fun and easy composer to teach about in music class. In fact, thanks to the “Star Wars” saga, I’ve noticed a lot of enthusiasm and relevant learning going on right now during music class. And, if the kids are […]
Dollar store loot! I bet you just hate the dollar store, don’t you? Nope, me neither. There is a Dollar Tree right across the street from my school. In fact, it is on my way home. Every day as I drive by it, I have to make a conscious decision NOT to go to the dollar store. Needless to say, I go to the dollar store A LOT. It is a treasure trove for things that I can use in my classroom! Pool Noodles Why are pool noodles awesome? Simple: Steady Beat Light Sabers. They are very similar to the steady beat swords featured here. For mine, I decided to go all out and use silver duct tape and electrical tape to make them look like they came from a galaxy far, far away. I use my Light Sabers to teach steady beat to 1st graders. 3rd-5th graders use them as giant batons. Holding something so long in their hands helps them to use their wrists and not conduct like a crazy person. Foam The Dollar tree has rolls of foam! Rolls of it! They also have packets of foam. Similar packets or rolls of foam at Wal-Mart cost $5, and who knows what craft stores would charge. Why foam? Why, dear reader, because die-cut machines can cut foam. The foam is more durable than paper, and doesn’t require lamination! I went the paper-laminate-cut route for large quantities of small manipulatives once, and NEVER AGAIN. I learned my lesson! Using foam is so much easier. Students use these shapes to identify the form they hear, or create their own form. Clinging Shelf Liner I love this stuff more than I can tell you. A few years ago, my room made me wince with an ugly scarred table, ugly scratched brown file cabinets, and ugly large bright yellow storage boxes. Now those babies are covered, washi taped, and looking good! I used the same kind throughout the room to make it look unified. Wash-tape Speaking of washi tape, I found some at the dollar store. This is incredibly exciting to me, since most other places are trying to sell them for $3 a pop. The texture is a bit different, but it still comes off with no residue. Count me in! I’m using washi tape to organize my orffatorium. Each instrument has tape, and the matching mallets have the same kind of tape. Using different colors and patterns also allows me to put kids in groups more interesting than woods and metals. Stay tuned for another post on awesome things from the dollar store and how I use them! BONUS: I love these matched cards from the dollar store so much, I wrote an entire post about them.
What you put on your classroom walls should reflect what you teach. Read this article to get suggestions about what to post, how, and why!
We've all been there: one class is ahead of the rest of the grade level, it's the last day before a vacation, you're stressed/ tired/ sick and can't think straight to teach a regular lesson, it's a weird schedule day and the kids are spinning in circles, there's a last-minute change and you can't do the lesson you had planned... Whatever the reason, we all have days when we need to step out of our regularly-scheduled sequenced curriculum and do something different for one class period. Sure, you could throw on a movie or pull out some worksheets. But those types of classes can result in lots of behavior difficulties (and no wonder, the students are usually bored!). Here are my favorite ways to use those "one-off" class periods in meaningful musical ways. These ideas are ones that don't require too much thinking on my part, don't require advance planning to set up, can be done with large or small groups, and keep students engaged for an entire class period. 1. instrument merry go round I actually use this activity as a part of my regular "curricular" lessons as well, but it's a good one to pull out when I want everyone to stay focused and engaged but I know they're going to be antsy. I have every student pick out one instrument (usually I limit their options to small percussion on specific shelves in my room) and bring it to sit in a circle on the floor. Then I tell them to play when my hands are open, and stop when I close my hands. If they play/ don't play at the wrong time, they're out for the next round. Once they get the hang of starting and stopping, I have them leave their instrument on the floor, stand up, and move over one spot around the circle. Then they pick up the new instrument and repeat. Keep going around the circle and switching instruments! The great thing about this is I can use it to review a variety of concepts. Instrument names and playing techniques are obvious ones, but I can also teach dynamics by having them play louder/ softer when I hold up dynamic symbols or move my hands bigger or smaller, review instrument classification by calling out certain types to play on different turns, or practice rhythms by having them echo patterns instead of starting/ stopping. Lots of ways to change it up! 2. Musication I purposefully save videos from this awesome YouTube channel to use only for this purpose so that I know students won't get tired of them. They are most well-known for the play-along videos for Boomwhackers and hand chimes with color-coded notes, but there are also play-along videos for percussion (which is great for large groups and younger students), and even chord play-alongs (which I use with ukulele but could also be done with guitar, piano, etc). One other pro tip for these: you can slow down or speed up the videos on YouTube without distorting the sound by clicking on settings (the gear icon at the bottom of the video) and selecting "playback speed". This is a perfect way to keep classes engaged and "up the ante" by repeating the same song but speeding up each time! Of course switching the parts/ notes they're playing is another great way to change it up and keep everyone on their toes. 3. posters I don't do this often but every now and then, especially if I'm under the weather and I don't think the students will be too high-energy, I'll have the class make posters to hang up on the walls. Sometimes I'll have them make posters for an upcoming music event to hang up around the building, including reminders about concert etiquette. Other times I have them make posters about something they're learning: instrument families, a musical element, music vocabulary, etc. Bonus: it's great to have student work to actually display on the walls because most of our student work isn't visual, and administrators (and kids!) love to see that in the classroom! 4. soundscapes There are so many ways to do soundscapes- I've written an entire blog post just about all the ways to do them here- but the most basic one I pull out most often in this scenario is to write down names of places on slips of paper, fold them up and have students draw one from a jar, and then have small groups come up with a soundscape to match that scene using only their voices and found objects they have in the room. So for example if a group has the beach, they may make the sounds of waves by flapping a piece of paper, seagulls with their voice, beachballs getting hit by hitting a chair, etc. If you're reading this right now and thinking ha, I wish I had a sequenced curriculum laid out for me that I could even stray from in the first place! Don't worry, you're definitely not alone- I talk to so many music teachers every week who are planning their lessons week by week or even day by day from scratch! You can get my complete curriculum with all the plans and materials for the entire school year for K-6 general music here, or learn exactly how to make your own in this free e-course here. I hope these lesson ideas are helpful the next time you find yourself in one of those situations- I'll be using a few of them this week after I finish my concerts and try to finish the week until our vacation!
Grow with Music themed classroom pictures include plants, Boho style and lots of rainbow color while adding music references and inspiration.
I love Pharrel's "Happy" song and I know that my kids do too! Check out how I use this fantastic song to teach musical form to my students.
Finish the Lyrics Music Game is a fun way to create friendly competition in the band, choir or orchestra classroom. Need a brain break music activity after a concert or on a Friday? This is it! This game includes 68 different songs with answers. Project the PDF presentation, divide students into groups and go! Minimal prep needed! My students LOVE to compete against each other with this game! You may also like… ❤️Music Olympics ❤️3 Creative Choir Sub Plans ❤️ Choir Game & Music Activity Bundle for Middle School & High School Please leave a review to share your experience! With each review you write, TPT gives you credits to get future purchases for free! Please check out other middle school and high school music resources in my store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Savvy-Ellie-Music Copyright © Savvy Ellie Music ❤️ All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Not for public display. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
After our school’s musical in March, my students are already buzzing about what next year’s show will be. To build on this excitement, I often do a series of musical theater lessons in …
I love when we have an Olympic year in music class. This is the second one we've celebrated since I began teaching, and we went all out! I started off by selecting 8 countries and then dividing each of my classes into 4 teams (I have 4 risers, so each riser was a team). Students in grades 4-6 participated, so there ended up being one grade level each on every team. Each day, students competed in a different Olympic event. The events we competed in were the ski jump, speed skating, curling, bobsled, biathlon, and ice hockey. Each event focused on a different musical concept such as rhythm, singing, note reading, rhythmic values, etc. Here are the posters I created for each one. We listened to the national anthem of the winning country after each event and kept track of each country's medals on the board in the back of the room. The students loved checking the board to see which country was in the lead. Here is the final medal count from the end of the month. Here are some pictures of the students competing in each event. We used paper plates for ice skates, actual curling brooms for curling, floor hockey sticks and tennis balls for hockey, and laminated tag board for cross-country skis. The difficulty of each event was modified based on the grade level. It was a great month! Speed Skating Speed Skating Curling Ice Hockey Instrument Family target for the biathlon Cross Country skiing to the target in the biatlon Biathlon Biathlon: matching the instrument to the correct target
Anchor charts are great visual resources for students to use in your classroom. These Mini Anchor Charts for the Music Classroom are perfect for individual work. They fit perfectly in the IKEA Tolsby Frames as well! Included: Durations Staff Pitches Dynamics Tempos Make sure to check out the PREVIEW to see more about this resource! You might also be interested in these other resources: Digital Music Exit Tickets (K-1) Accountable Talk for the Music Room Don't forget to follow me and leave feedback on your purchase to earn FREE TPT credit toward your next purchase! Hearing your feedback not only improves future products, but makes my day!
Remember, music classroom organization doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Just make sure it fits your needs and the needs of your...
Hello everyone! So summer has officially ended and we are back in the swing of things! I always love the excitement of a new school year, but am definitely in denial that it’s happening. One thing that always helps me ease back into the year is decorating my classroom. I think it’s kind of like...Read More
Teaching music with fun, tried & tested lessons, DIY classroom projects & ideas your students will love with Tracy King, the Bulletin Board Lady.
Check out this post for ten great music activities for elementary students set to iconic music by composer John Williams.
American film composer, John Williams, is celebrating his 88th birthday on February 8th, 2021. If you’d like to celebrate his birthday with your music students, whether in the general music c…
Sweet Sounds - Quality Kodaly Resources for Elementary Music Educators
Music teacher freebies? Got ‘em! This list features free resources that you can download now and use tomorrow in your classroom. Music history, composers, rhythm, melody, instruments and more downloads await! Most of the resources are geared towards elementary classes, but several would work well in middle school and high school general music classes.
SET OF 13 -> https://www.etsy.com/listing/1259824832/music-theory-student-classroom-teacher music theory Music Education music printable music student music classroom music teacher set of 5 prints piano cheat sheet music learning aid piano room decor music school art music clef learning prints **THIS IS A DIGITAL ITEM** Ready to download on your computer once your payment is confirmed. No waiting, no shipping fees. After checkout Etsy will redirect you to the downloads page where you’ll find our unique artwork files ♡. Access your purchase anytime by logging into your Etsy account or through your email receipt. **FILES INCLUDED** 5 .zip files, each containing 9 high resolution, print ready image files: (Hi-res PNG at 300 dpi) ✔ 2:3 ratio file for printing: Inch: 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18, 11x17, 10x15, 8x12, 6x9, 4x6 Cm: 60x90, 50x75, 40x60, 30x45, 28x42, 20x30,10x15 ✔ 4:5 ratio file for printing: Inch: 20x25, 16x20, 12x15, 8x10, 4x5 Cm: 60x75, 50x63, 40x50, 30x38, 28x35, 20x25, 10x12.5 ✔ 3:4 ratio file for printing: Inch: 18x24, 15x20, 12x16, 9x12, 6x8 Cm: 45x60, 37.5x50, 30x40, 22.5x30, 15x20 ✔ 5:6 ratio file for printing: Inch: 20x24, 15x18, 10x12, 5x6 Cm: 38x46, 25x30, 13x16 ✔ 8.5”x11” - US Letter paper ✔ International Size: A3, A4, A5 ✔ SQUARE PLEASE NOTE This is an instant download and no physical print will be shipped. Colors may differ slightly due to different monitor and printer settings. The design may have slight variations in order to look the best in various aspect ratios. Please contact me for any concerns or questions. Thank you for shopping LifeKindaStuff ♡
This listing is for a 7 page set of coloring sheets to use in your classroom, private studio, music school or even as a gift to your music loving friends! Price includes a full studio license, so you can print as many sheets as you need. The sheets have cute caricature style images of our favorite FILM composers and are engaging to people of all ages. They also have some additional information about each of the composers. Included composers are: Danny Elfman Michael Giacchino Hildur Gudnadottir Alan Menken Ennio Morricone John Williams Hans Zimmer For the 22-page set of CLASSICAL composers, please follow the link below: https://etsy.me/2A2HSOy Please note: This is for digital download ONLY. The PDF is formatted for 8.5 x 11 paper. *** No physical product will be sent.*** Product will be available for immediate download upon purchase. For accurate printing, please use Adobe Acrobat Reader. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. We go through every step possible to ensure you receive an incredible product of the highest quality. If you are dissatisfied with your product, please contact us directly so we can do our best to solve any issues or concerns. Dynamic Doodle Shop products are proudly made by hand in Dallas, Texas with American-made components (buttons and magnets). If you have questions about anything at all, please feel free to contact us! Thank you for your support! ***CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOMED*** (Custom orders are non-refundable) NOTE: Reselling these products (or sharing digital files) is strictly prohibited unless being individually reimbursed by students or parents within your music studio or school program. Contact me with any questions! Follow Me: www.facebook.com/DynamicDoodleShop/ www.instagram.com/DynamicDoodleShop/ www.twitter.com/DynamicDoodle -Illustrations provided in collaboration with Jared Salmond Art-
The newest addition to the music room is the Composer of the Month board! (Thank you to my wonderful and creative mentor teacher for h...
Elementary Music Classroom Tour 2019-2020. Organized Chaos. Elementary music room setup.
Music education ideas, activities, games, and songs | Technology tips for the music classroom | Resources for the elementary music room.
Feed the Monster is a really fun game to help kindergarten and first grade students practice reading rhythms or melodies! Includes free download!
This movie music unit is a great way to engage upper elementary and middle school students and get them composing, listening, analyzing, and thinking about music! Students will learn about the importance of music and sound in film, different music jobs within the film industry (especially focusing on foley artists and score composers), and add their own sound effects and soundtrack to a short film! This project can be done in a variety of ways to suit your classroom needs, including individual assignment, small group work, or full class activity, and there are several components that can be taught separately or together so you can pick and choose what you want to include. #composedchaos #musicteacher101lessons #musiccrewsecondary #musiccrew5thgrade #musiccrewdistanceGENERAL #musiccrewdistancelearning Included in this unit: PowerPoint slides, which can be projected on a screen, used on a SmartBoard, or printed out (slides include links to interviews with people in the industry and short clips to prompt discussion, on-task reminders for students with each step of the project to remind them of what they should be doing, discussion questions and prompts, directions for the project, plus a blank slide to add your own) (also in PDF version) PDF teacher notes, with suggestions and tips for teaching the project in a whole-class, small group, or individualized format and links to all the resources you need Word document (fully editable) worksheets for students to use in adding their own sound effects and music to a short film (also in PDF version) Please note that, due to the variety of resources offered in this file, the download comes in a zipped file. You may also be interested in: Video Game Music Composition Unit Ultimate Music Teacher Organization Binder World Instrument Listening Unit Melody and Chord Progression Music Composition Project **Don't forget to leave feedback for credits towards future purchases!** ★ Follow my store to stay up-to-date on new products and get special offers! Other ways to stay connected: Blog:Organized Chaos Facebook: Organized Chaos Facebook Page Pinterest: My Pinterest Boards YouTube: Organized Chaos YouTube Channel Elizabeth Caldwell
10 great examples of music classroom decor: Includes ideas for organization, instrument storage, and more!
Teaching blog with lesson plan ideas (and free downloads!) for music teachers looking to use Gordon's Music Learning Theory into music classes!
Music History CAN be fun! Deck your walls with these adorable Musical Era Composer Posters. Swap them out as you navigate your various music history units and let your students become familiar with the incredible people that shaped music throughout the centuries. Baroque: Vivaldi, Bach, Couperin, Muffat, Strozzi, Handel Classical: Beethoven, Chevalier De Saint George, Clementi, Haydn, Schubert, Mozart Romantic (2 pages): Brahms, Sousa, Chopin, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Grieg, Felix Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Saint-Saens, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Fanny Mendelssohn, Liszt, Wagner 20th Century (2 pages): Coleridge-Taylor, Copland, Prokofiev, Debussy, Ellington, Beach, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Joplin, Florence Price, Holst, Mahler Film: John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Ennio Morricone, Michael Giacchino, Hildur Gudnadottir, Steven Price, Alan Silvestri, Alan Menken Black Composers: Scott Joplin, Chevalier De Saint George, Florence Price, Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Duke Ellington Women Composers (2 pages): Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Cecile Chaminade, Florence Price, Fanny Mendelssohn, Lili Boulanger, Nadia Boulanger, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Barbara Strozzi, Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Hildgard von Bingen Product details- 10 FULL COLOR pages. *Digital Download Only* No physical product will be shipped. Purchase includes Studio License for your own personal/educational printing purposes. Please do not share the digital file with others. Thank you!
Teaching music with fun, tried & tested lessons, DIY classroom projects & ideas your students will love with Tracy King, the Bulletin Board Lady.
