Valentine’s Day Activities for Elementary Music Class
Here are a few games and activities I like to use with my music classes in February. They are low-prep, and students love them! There are even some easy-to-implement ideas for non-music subs and centers. “Love Somebody” by Lynn Kleiner If you’ve been...
Active Songs for Energetic Music Classes
The kids are full of energy, but it’s the end of a long week/day/period, and you’re drained. Here are some silly, active songs that your kids can move to while you can take some time to enjoy their wiggles and giggles! “The Sit Down, Stand Up”...
Instantly Engage Pre-K and Kindergarten with One Word
Have you ever introduced a song or chant to your primary music students, only to have blank faces staring back at you? After teaching early childhood music for several years, I’ve found that the fastest way to instant engagement from your students. All you have...
Planning a Digital Recital for Elementary Music
Digital Recitals are a fantastic way to showcase what your music students are learning. We did not have any concerts last year due to COVID, but I did find a great workaround that is less stressful than a concert, and more personal. I used Padlet for my recital, but...Hello Music Teachers!
I'm Jane, and I'm here to help make teaching more fun and less stressful by sharing ideas for the general music classroom! I've taught general music since 2009 and now focus on early childhood music.