I am thankful for YOU! Thanks so much for your support and all you do for your students. I am so thankful to make music with teachers and my students! Here are some turkey tunes to gobble up! SoCal may not turn into a snowy wonderland in the winter, but our students...
Hearing from teachers is so motivating and inspirational. But in this case, it could lead to the teacher’s demise! A huge surprise to your students, imagine their shock as you get swallowed by a boa constrictor right before their eyes! More info coming soon on the...
Movies, series, Broadway, and commercials have included this popular folk song that goes back to South African singer Solomon Linda and a list of artists who came later. From using the parachute, playing 3 ways with rhythm sticks, ukulele lessons, Orff orchestrations...
There are so many fun ways to get those rhythm sticks quiet so you can present a new activity: With enthusiasm, say... "Bunny Ears! Shoulder Holders! Walrus! Unicorn! Make an X Make 11 Make an L Make a V Make a T Tap 3 times Scrape 4 times Lay them down for a nap"...
Here's a creative spring shaker activity from Module 3 of the Big Kids Make Music curriculum that's perfect for 3-6 year olds! What’s needed: Plastic Easter eggs are filled for pairs (or for small groups of children if a large class) to be discovered! Fill eggs with...
Vivaldi’s Spring, from The Four Seasons, will inspire this active listening lesson. This download includes printable cards, PowerPoint, lesson options, ideas for props, and a listening map. Big thanks to Eric Young for the assistance and listening map. This is now one...
How to get their attention (musically)! Visiting a friends new baby, my husband asked, “Why does the baby just look at you?” ME: “I‘m the one who sings to him!” This is the same for my new student teachers in the 5 year old class. Stop talking to them, they will hear,...
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! A hit for your youngest music makers, perfect for PK-1 - this is a delightful song for pitch matching, dancing and playing maracas! (If maracas are too loud to hear solos in large classes, scarves work well too.) See the activity video for a few...
February is the time! Love Activities, favorites of mine! Red and pink, that's your sign, Music classes oh so fine! Here’s a February video playlist of recordings, dances, songs and games. Then visit Music Box and the Membership Curriculum for the detailed lesson...
Here is a lively Hanukkah activity on the gathering drum that is great for your youngest music makers and students learning to read rhythm! Don't have a gathering drum? Small unpitched percussion also works great! Don’t forget to use code HOLIDAY10 to get an extra 10%...