Rythm Systems for the Elementary Music Room
In my classroom, I drew and cut out two objects that looked like toolboxes. One is called the rhythm toolbox, and the other is the melody toolbox. I often tell students that they have two toolboxes at their sides, one for rhythm and the other for melody, to help...
Learning Stations In The Music Room
For a long time, I watched my colleagues, who were homeroom teachers, regularly implement learning centers in their classrooms. I loved what I saw: students demonstrating independence, experiencing different opportunities for socialization, and receiving one-on-one...
It’s National Ukulele Day
February 2nd is National Ukulele Day! Yes, it’s true! A day made special for ukulele! Thinking about incorporating the ukulele into your curriculum? Ukuleles can be an excellent tool for teaching melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and style concepts. And simply...
The Magic of Puppets
I am consistently surprised by the magic that puppets bring to the music classroom! What I mean is that the connection kids make, including separating my voice from the puppet’s character, always pleasantly shocks me! The puppet can request just about...