Lesson Plans
Lesson Ideas: Kindness is Elemental
The board members of ACEMM are hoping to spread a little bit of love with lesson ideas inspired by the beautiful book, “While We Can’t Hug,” by Eoin McLaughlin.
Read MoreLessons: Hand Drums and Rhythm Sticks
Roger Sams shares a collection of favorite music lessons using easily sanitized instruments that are perfect for teaching in person or remotely.
Read MoreLesson: The Masked Musician Project
Kris developed this project with her band class based on the show “The Masked Singer.” This has wonderful possibilities for upper elementary and can be used with a wide variety of songs or projects you may already be working on.
Read MoreLesson: You Matter
In this time of uncertainty, our students may feel a bit lost in the shuffle of adults who are preoccupied with many concerns and worries. Matthew Stensrud created this touching lesson to remind each and every child that they are important.
Read MoreLesson: Diwali Dance
Manju Durairaj shares a history of Diwali along with a music and movement lesson to commemorate this festival of lights.
Read MoreLesson: Go to Bed, Tom!
From their book, Percussive Play, Roger Sams and Michael Vasquez share this fun lesson that is sure to delight your students as they play with excuses and reasons for not going to bed!
Read MoreLesson: Aliens and Cows and Questions – Oh My!
LeslieAnne Bird shares ways to add silly fun to your music classroom while experimenting with vocal improvisation and musical questions and answers.
Read MoreLesson: Body Percussion
Ollie Tunmer has some fun ideas using body percussion that can be used for virtual or in person learning.
Read MoreFree Webinar Replay: Distance Learning in a District
Roger Sams and music educators from St. Louis, Missouri share their process of planning as a team for the possibility of distance learning.
Read MoreFree Webinar Replay: Orff in an Online Format
Charissa Duncanson and BethAnn Hepburn share ideas to keep students actively creating music in an online format using Orff Schulwerk teaching process.
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