3 Reasons You Should Teach Storybook Lessons
Storybook lessons are one of the best ways to engage your students and keep them excited about coming to music class! I’m about to share my secret sauce, and it won’t take more than a few minutes to learn the details.
5 Holiday Tips for Music Teachers Feeling the Hustle
Holiday Tips for Music Teachers: Survive and Thrive This Season! The holiday season is magical, but for music teachers, it can also feel like complete chaos. Between concerts, classroom activities, and holiday prep at home, there’s barely time to breathe. Here’s a...
Holiday Stress Relief for Elementary Music Teachers
Three Quick Holiday Stress-Busters Finding Balance During the Holiday Season Holiday stress relief is essential for elementary music teachers. As the teacher of small humans and the organizer and director of said humans holiday concerts, the holiday season brings...
How Music Helps Kids Learn and Grow
Five Ways Music Boosts Learning and Brain Growth in Children In today’s busy world, we’re always searching for activities that promote children’s learning and growth. Music isn’t just for fun; it’s also a powerful tool for brain development. In this post, we’ll look...
Lesson Plans to Help Kids Fall in Love with Music
If you’re looking for lesson plans to help kids fall in love with music, incorporating picture books, instruments, and props can make all the difference. With fun stories, hands-on play, and exciting visuals, students are more engaged and eager to learn. In this post,...
3 Challenges Music Teachers Face & How to Solve Them
Overcoming Challenges as an Elementary Music Teacher Elementary music teachers face unique challenges that can sometimes leave us feeling unsupported and overwhelmed. In this post, we’ll discuss three common issues educators encounter and provide actionable strategies...
Engaging Kids with Classical Music – 3 Ways
How to Engage Kids with Classical Music: 3 Simple Ideas Engaging kids with classical music when it comes to teaching classical music can feel like an uphill battle. But there are so many creative strategies that can turn the tide in ways you may not have considered...
Classical Music Activities for Kids – 5 Ways to Make it Fun
Classical music activities for kids are an all-important part of the elementary music classroom. But it can be difficult to engage your young students when there aren't any lyrics. If you're searching for fresh ways to introduce classical music, get ready for your...
Books for The Elementary Music Classroom: Inspiring Music Skills
Using books for the elementary music classroom blends storytelling with music and provides a unique opportunity to engage students in ways that traditional lessons might not. As a music teacher, you can leverage children’s books to teach rhythm skills, encourage...
Transition Activities – How to Rock Your First 30 Days
Teaching elementary music can be challenging. You wear many, many hats—from music specialist, to hall monitor, to (sometimes) fill-in substitute. Your day-to-day job is a lot all on its own. That's why structure and planning are so important. A well-thought-out plan...
Stories in Symphony: Using the Elements of a Story to Enhance Listening Lessons
Picture this: your elementary classroom is buzzing with excitement as young ears tune in to classical melodies and epic movie soundtracks. They’re actually excited to listen and they’re having fun! But wait, there's a twist! They’re not just listening; they’re diving...
