Lesson Plans
Everybody Has a Name
Each child’s name, either given or chosen is a gift and a core part of their identity. In this lesson, Charissa [kuh-rih-suh] combines a chant and a variety of children’s books that focus on the importance of our names.
Read MoreLesson: Harry’s Horrible Hair
Inspired by her children’s book Harry’s Horrible Hair, Theresa Cocci shares a lesson plan designed to pair the message of kindness with the creation of an interactive musical experience.
Read MoreHickory Dickory Dock – An Exploration in Sound
Dr. Patrick Ware shows us how we can use Hickory Dickory Dock in new ways. The lesson can be used with all of our K and 1 students.
Read MoreLesson: Block, Paper, Rhythms
Kanisha Howard’s lesson Block, Paper, Rhythms will work well for children who are learning in person, hybrid or online. This is a fun way to review songs and rhythms and explore composition.
Read MoreLesson: Incredibox to the Rescue
LeslieAnne Bird shares her Incredibox lessons designed to encourage students to compose their own arrangements through manipulation of layered percussive and melodic ostinati.
Read MoreTypes of Borduns in Elementary General Music
One way to instantly bring more musical interest and musical independence to the elementary general music classroom is by adding a bordun. Victoria Boler defines what borduns are, looks at four different types, and provides guidelines for making your own musical decisions.
Read MoreMagical Mapping
Vicky Suarez provides inspiration with her processes for creating and following magical music maps with her students.
Read MoreLearning AND Fun Using a Virtual Keyboard
Megan Stilla shares her process for incorporating a virtual keyboard into her lessons to continue her students’ love of playing instruments.
Read MoreLessons: Speech, Body Percussion & Untuned Percussion
Roger Sams and Michael Vasquez share two free lessons from their book Percussive Play: Building Rhythmic Skills Through Partwork, Poetry, and Movement.
Read MoreLesson: Dim Sum for Everyone
To help your students welcome The Year of the Ox, Aimee Curtis Pfiztner has shared some wonderful lesson ideas inspired by her travels and based on the children’s book Dim Sum for Everyone.
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