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...
Picture this: your elementary classroom is buzzing with excitement as students dive into classical melodies and epic soundtracks. They’re not just listening—they’re engaging with music in a whole new way. What if music could tell a story, just like a picture book?...
I know . . . you're probably not ready to talk about it, but the new school year is rushing up fast and furious. The beginning of a new school year can feel a bit overwhelming. You're meeting new students and trying to remember all the things you've done in the past....
In this blog post, we delve into the practical integration of picture books in your music classroom, offering you five insightful strategies that will elevate your teaching. Uncover how picture books can captivate your students’ attention, enhance their listening skills, and foster a structured and engaging learning environment. From creating melodic patterns inspired by storybook phrases to incorporating instrument techniques and exploring the realm of movement, you’ll gain valuable insights to inspire your students and streamline your lesson planning. Prepare to unlock the potential of picture books as powerful tools for teaching music skills.
Alright, folks, we're in the home stretch of the school year, and let's be real, things can get a little wacky in May. With the weather warming up and summer break on the horizon, it's not uncommon for students to start bouncing off the walls. Luckily, we've got a...
Reading aloud to your students is magic. Not only can you use picture books to calm the most active, cray, cray class, but you can also use them to teach music skills! Find out more about some adorable storybooks for spring.
Whether you’re teaching summer music camp, summer music class, or you’re starting to plan for the new school year, there are lots of great ways to make learning fun and get your kiddos outdoors for a little mother nature TLC.
Kateri Swavely joins us on the blog this week to talk about how storybooks saved her music teacher life!
Today you’re going to learn about 5 of my favorite storybooks and what music concepts you can teach when I read them to your students.
I’m here to tell you that storybook lessons can keep your students more focused than you ever thought possible and save you hours of time planning, once you learn my simple framework for planning storybook lessons.