Aug 13, 2024 | Puppets, Felts & Other Visuals and Props
Our puppet friends are ready to lead festive lessons! Pitch matching holiday treats, playing jingle bells, leading the sleigh ride, going over the river and through the woods, and the special guest to hear if the concert songs are ready!
Here’s Cocoa the Horse with Lynn for reminders of their favorites.
And don’t forget Donnie the Donkey can also lead and eat treats!
Loudly sings the donkey on Thanksgiving Day, if you do not feed him, this is what he’ll say “Hee-Haw, hee-haw, hee-haw hee haw hee haw!
Books and puppets mentioned are in the shop, use this coupon code HOLIDAYTEACHERS for 10% off. Music Rhapsody Members, this gives you an additional 10% off your year round discounts.
Save The Dates For This Unique Professional Development Opportunity!
Redondo Beach, CA – June 26-28
Immerse yourself in singing, moving, playing and creating early childhood and elementary lessons from an active Orff approach.
Enjoy our amazing location! Just fly into LAX and it’s a 20-25 minute cab ride down the coast to our beautiful beach hotel. You will have all you need and want right there!
Also at SMU in Dallas, TX – June 13-15! Click here to be the first to know when registration opens. Online training is also available anytime!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
“Who’s that tapping? Who’s that scratching?”
From our toddlers, preschoolers, and K-2, everyone loves singing “Who’s That Hatching” and playing with their hatching babies! Each child picks a baby animal for the game, and depending on the age of the class, children use ribbed rhythm sticks, tone blocks, or Orff instruments to accompany. Grade 1-2 has fun creating their “egg” rhythms with the babies tapping their way out of the shells!
Take a peek at a clip from one of my Live Teacher Trainings for a lesson on “Who’s That Hatching?”. In this video, half of the class plays Orff instruments while the others sing for the babies. The other half of teachers listen, then match their pitches.
We have so many hatching animal puppets in the Music Rhapsody Store! You can also make your own with the pattern on page 58 of the In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music Book and CD.
Please note: We just learned my books with Alfred Publishing will be increasing in price soon. If you don’t have these yet, check out the Book Pack Special for the best value.
Aug 13, 2024 | New In Music Box
Here’s the recording of the Zoom Event from Thursday. Thanks for reminiscing with me about all the years that I have been able to share music with my students and teachers.
MEMBERS! Don’t forget to use your coupon code!
(Found on the Home Page of Music Box)
Here are a few upcoming events!
- JOIN ME for a morning virtual workshop with LACAOSA, my Home Orff Chapter since 1983!, on the playful topic of Engaging Your Youngest Students. Saturday, October 17, 10am Pacific Time.
- October 28, 4:00-6:00 pm – Four Mini Workshops on Requested Topics Registration Coming Soon!
Thanks again for 10 years of Music Box!!
Aug 13, 2024 | Puppets, Felts & Other Visuals and Props
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 St. Patrick’s Day. From preschool to elementary, singing, moving, ukulele, recorder and Orff, I’m sure you’ll want one or download all of them!
Here’s a Puppets With a Purpose video to demonstrate the Power of Puppets in the Music Room.
Members, use your coupon codes in Music Box to receive 10-25% off at the Music Rhapsody Shop.
Just a reminder, whether you are new to training or a returning teacher, you have until March 15 to get the lowest tuition on this summer’s live training.
As always, thanks for your readership, membership, and friendship!
Happy music making!
