Lesson: 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 MoreAn Invitation to Reflect
Crystal Pridmore invites you to participate in a journaling exercise to reflect on the past year in order to process and heal.
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 MoreMaking It Work: Relearning the Music Room
LeslieAnne Bird shares suggestions for refamiliarizing your students with making music together in your space.
Read MoreMaking It Work: Summer Reading 2021
LeslieAnne Bird sets aside time to read three teaching-related books each summer to learn something new and improve as a music educator and human. This is her list for 2021.
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 MoreInspiration from Fellow Music Educators
We wanted to share some inspiration for the end of the most difficult year ever from your fellow music educators.
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 MoreMaking It Work: Summer Orff Levels
Opportunities to create joyful music, make life-long friends, and become better facilitators are available throughout the country. Learn what to expect from each Orff Levels course.
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.
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