Super Simple Circle Dance to Klezmer Music
Most kids are excited by the fast-paced, minor-key sounds heard in klezmer music, not to mention the virtuosic clarinet solos. They find it even more joyful to DANCE to it so I created a circle dance for ages 3 and up. Why limit introducing Jewish folk music to...
Movement Scarf Activities that Pre-K and Kindergarten Love
Here’s a list of movement scarf activities for preschool and kindergarten music classes. Some of the activities can be used with toddlers as well. These can easily be added to your lesson, especially if kids are already going to have the scarves on hand for...
Favorite Dollar Tree Finds for the Music Room
The Dollar Tree is often a teacher’s best friend when you are teaching on a budget. Here are a few of my favorite items from Dollar Tree that can be used year after year, but hurry because some items are seasonal! Inflatable Globe I love inflatable globes...
Nabiya: A Charming Korean Folk Song For Spring
Nabiya is a popular children’s song I learned in Korea when I was a tot. I don’t remember learning the song because it’s just about as omnipresent as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” is in The States. I know my mom sang it to me, it’s...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. Check out my blog and Instagram for ideas you can use right away!