It seems like most elementary music teachers right now are teaching at least some virtual lessons. We’re also faced with social distancing, which complicates most of the games we’d normally play during class. That’s why I recommend using the song Alcitrón for your lessons. Here are a few reasons to…
Category: Steady Beat
Effective Stations in Kindergarten
Everyone talks about setting up stations in elementary music classes, but some of the materials I’ve perused don’t seem to further a Kodály curriculum. Since I basically see my students once a week for 50 minutes, I have to be choosy about how we spend our class time. That brings us to the topic of…
Engaging Activities in Small Spaces, Part II
This post will focus on igniting the imaginations of K-2 students, with and without props. Black Snake (Kindergarten and 1st) Concept: Melodic Contour, Colors, Locomotor Movement After the students learn the song, demonstrate moving your “ribbon snake” to the melodic contour of the song. If you’re able to, have students…
Engaging Activities in Small Spaces
This post is in response to a reader who requested ideas for a traveling teacher. Traveling music teachers are constantly adjusting lessons around furniture or available space. The good news is: your lessons can still be powerful and engaging! Today’s post will focus on activities for Kindergarten and first grade…