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Steady Beat/No Beat Lesson - Beth's Music Classroom
Steady Beat and No Beat activities for your K-1 It is a great lesson for autumn. It includes audio clips, game, children's literature, instrumental arrangement, folk songs, and helpful teacher information. Check out my blog for helpful ideas on teaching steady beat/no beat with your elementary music students.
Children's Books for the Music Classroom - Beth's Music Classroom
If you’re anything like me, you have shelves and bins full of children’s books about music in your classroom, organized and ready to add some excitement to a music class. I have books about musical instruments, books to sing, and don’t forget one to cover every holiday and season! Over the years, I have found lots of children’s books for music class and added them to my library.
The Wheels on the Bus - Children's Literature, Sound Story with Instruments
"The Wheels on the Bus" is a classic song with lots of book variations to use wtih it. Each item and motion in the song is partnered with a rhythm instrument for students to play at the appropriate time.Students will enjoy adding instrument parts to each of the verses. Even very young students will be able to accompany this fun song! Also included is sheet music and video song links.
5 Tips for Teaching Classical Music to Children - Beth's Music Classroom
Love teaching classical music in the classroom and with kids, but not sure how to make it fun and exciting for young learners? Check this out! I give 5 specific ways that you can use classical music and composer lessons to create fun and engaging activities! Kids will love learning about composers and their music!
Beth's Music Classroom - Beth's Music Classroom
Simple Gifts is a beautiful and familiar song, written by Joseph Brackett. This lovely Shaker hymn has been a favorite of many, including Aaron Copland, who borrowed the melody in his composition, Appalachian Spring. This arrangement of Simple Gifts can be a great review of rhythm, staff reading, history, and can also be a wonderful addition to any concert. It may be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving lesson!
Music Parody Project: Writing a Parody Song! - Beth's Music Classroom
Here are some ideas to write a Parody Project. You can help your students write their own parody song in music class. "My Favorite Things" song is a great start for parody song project. I have included lots of helpful videos on this blog post too! Check it out!
Instruments of the Orchestra Presentation BUNDLE - Elementary/Middle School
Instruments of the Orchestra BUNDLE - Elementary/Middle School This is a PowerPoint with everything in one (visuals, listening clips, videos, information) that will guide your students through the instruments of the orchestra. It discusses the 4 different families of instruments, the unique characteristics of each family, and sound production. Lots of listening clips for each instrument and family of instruments are included, as well as suggested video links for further exploration.
Teaching Meter in Music So Your Students Will Understand! - Beth's Music Classroom
I used to dread teaching meter in music to elementary students each year. It is such a difficult concept for them to grasp, and I know they struggled with it. I was desperate. I had a particular 3rd grade class just not grasping meter or time signatures at all. I knew that I would lose them soon if I didn’t do something fast. So, I quickly thought of an airplane scenario to grasp their attention, and I explained how meter in music is like being a passenger in an airplane.
Scarf Music Activites - Beth's Music Classroom
Do you use scarves in your elementary music class? In this post, we’re talking all about why you should use them and some different scarf music activities that work so well in the elementary music room. My students and I had a lot of fun with scarves during social distancing and when teaching on a cart. And now, I still love using them with all types of activities.