A Different Musician

Exposing kids to a variety of music is so  important, yet it can feel tricky to get started. How do you make listening fun and engaging...

In this post, I’ll share 7 different music activities and lessons that use pom-poms. Your kids will love using these colorful manipulatives!

One page into Hardly Haunted by Jessie Sima and I knew I had to have it for my music classroom. Now, two years later, it's become an...

Turn-taking is an important skill that really comes to bear in elementary school. It requires patience and waiting- something we see often i

These lesson plans and activities on Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg are aimed at kindergarten and first grade. Grieg is a very...

Teaching beat and rhythm begins in kindergarten, but teaching music notation can begin in first grade when they are learning more about...

How you start the school year as a music teacher is something that can set the tone for the rest of the year. Admittedly, that might...

No matter what your position is- new teacher, teacher in a new job, veteran teacher, team leader- reflecting on your teaching methods is...

In this post, I'm sharing 5 unexpected behavior management techniques for you to use in your elementary classroom. These long-game...

In this post, I’ll share 6 simple but engaging centers for your lower elementary students, plus tips and free printables for you to use!

Teaching kindergarten music is so much fun! The kids are curious and truly excited about learning. I love planning activities for them....

A strong classroom management strategy is key to keeping your lessons under control without taking the fun away.