Thanks to our member Carla for posting this precious picture in Music Box of her class acting out “Oscar the Cat” from "What’s That on the Tree". This song is from Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures, which recently won the 2019...
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New Year lessons, and a cover for the Gathering Drum
Have a listen to the Orff players and singers bringing in the New Year! This is...
Creative Movement, lesson ideas and a video to inspire!
I hope this video will inspire you and your students to create a magical snowfall through movement. Glockenspiels and metallophones can very easily add sparkle to this lesson too! Before watching the video, here’s a bit of background info we share with the class: Snow...
Free Love Theme Pack and Why Recorder Rookies Works
I was asked for a list of songs, stories and the notes introduced in the Recorder Rookies lesson plan packs. Have a look! We never get tired of these lessons! Here’s the list. Here’s a couple pictures of snowflake shapes created after watching the...
Fall in love with your job this summer!
Come join me for a dynamic, highly interactive music teacher training course, covering early childhood through elementary (including Orff and recorder). Whether you come for the sandy beaches of Redondo Beach, California or the beautiful waterfront of downtown Newark,...
Kindergarten – 100 Day Celebration Rhymes with Percussion
Schools often celebrate the 100th day of Kindergarten. Here's a few ideas from Lynn Kleiner for a counting celebration activity. musicrhapsody.com After introducing the rhymes using echos, students stand around the parachute, unpitched percussion are placed on the...
A Story With Music For You & 1 Month Left to Save Big
How about a music vacay this summer? Something that'll make you fall even more in love with teaching? Join me for teacher training in Redondo Beach, CA or Newark, NJ! Only ONE month left! Register by March 15, and the Earliest Bird Special Rate will save you $150 on...
Echo Patterns, How to Begin
I have seen teachers start way too hard, causing frustration by the students and the teacher. As one of my teachers said K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Silly!) I make a big deal about waiting until I have my turn. I use my body and cowbell to indicate when its my turn...
Puppets With A Purpose & St. Patrick’s Day Resources
There are some great discussions going on in Music Box right now. Classroom management, puppets, gathering drum and more. Get in on the conversation! And while you’re in the Box, check out FIVE FREE downloads for something special in March, especially...
Teaching the Kids who Won’t Stop Moving, Take a Peek!
Tired of the snow already? Let's warm our hearts with some love songs! Music Box is full of Valentine activities for every age level: babies, tots, preschool and elementary too. Just type Valentine in the SEARCH feature to find dances, stories, Orff activities, baby...