Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
I am so excited to introduce hundreds of beautiful PowerPoint slides included with our Rhythm Readers Module 1 for Music Rhapsody members!
Rhythm Readers is an excellent choice since we can easily use body percussion and classroom sounds (hit the backs of plastic spoons together, or chop sticks, or using items like this as options for playing on plastic chairs, wood tables, or metal table legs! Our new animated PowerPoint visuals are great for the lessons. Printable visuals for manipulatives can also easily be used.
Not everyone has access to SMART Board or SMART Notebook so now we have included PowerPoint slides that allow visuals to be projected or printed. The slides are playfully designed to add fun to the lessons as well as stimulate participation, creativity and reading rhythm. Handouts for home are also on slides for easy remote or “in the classroom learning.”
Here’s a free sample of a Rhythm Readers lesson with the power point visuals.
New to Rhythm Readers? Here’s a peek at what happens in the classroom!
In case you didn’t hear the exciting news….
We added another Virtual 4-Day Training starting July 30…we appreciate you spreading the word!
SPECIAL PRICING: Save a total of $250 if you sign up before July 15!
Check out what teachers are saying about our last virtual Zoom training in June:
Big Virtual Hugs to Linda Murphy for making my day posting this about last months Virtual Training!
“Such a happy bright spot in such a strange summer.”
See you in the Box!
Aug 13, 2024 | Music Teaching Videos
With openings and closings so uncertain during this time, lesson planning and preparing for the possibility of remote learning is even more important!
We’ve added hundreds of amazing PowerPoint slides and visuals to our Rhythm Readers Module 1 to make it super easy to use for remote learning. We’re doing the same with Melody Makers – available soon, hang tight!
Rhythm Readers Remote Learning With Teacher Adrienne
(Adrienne is one of the coaches at the Virtual Zoom Training!)
Sign Up With A Friend & You BOTH Get This Amazing Lesson Pack FREE
Sign up with a friend for our 4-Day Zoom Teacher Training from July 30th-Aug 2nd and we’ll send each of you the Rhythm Readers Lesson Pack 1-13 for FREE. We’ll be discussing TONS of useful remote learning tips at the training! Use this link and write your names in the note section on the checkout page so we know where to send the Rhythm Readers pack! This training is highly interactive so enrollment is limited. BUT…We still have openings, AND you can still save an extra $100 through July 20th!
Teachers are so excited to use the remote learning tools they learned in last month’s virtual Zoom training – check out what they’re saying!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Thank you to all of our dedicated teachers who participated in my 4 Mini Workshops on Wednesday! The workshop recording, workshop notes and resources will be emailed to those who registered. Didn’t register? This will also be available for purchase in the Shop at musicrhapsody.com by Oct. 31.
The NEW PowerPoint Slides are now included with Rhythm Readers Lesson Packs, 1-13, and 14-25! Also included:
- Activity Videos
- 2 Page detailed lesson plans
- Student Hand Outs for each lessons – Remote lesson accessibility
- REMOTE Zoom feature allows your students to make up their own rhythms
- Focus on Pitch matching, Active listening lessons
- Improvisation, Creating and Writing rhythms
- Movement and a Playful Orff Approach
All Available now in the Music Rhapsody Shop.
Music Box: PowerPoint slides and visuals in Rhythm Readers Lesson Pack 14-25 are discounted 25%.
Music Rhapsody Members! Log into your teacher area to find new PowerPoint slides included in Rhythm Readers Module 2!
Check out this great playlist below of video resources for November fun!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Here’s our favorite “must have items” for the best Turkey Activities!
- Shoo Turkey and Turkey Feathers (instrumental track) – Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic
- Turkey Song Pictures – Digital Downloads, from the new Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures
- Turkey Felt Set
- Colorful Scarves and a Belt (tuck the scarves in the belt instead of the loops shown on video!)
- VIDEO ideas for Turkey Feathers for inspiration and fun!
Our animation of entire Turkey Song is coming soon! But enjoy this clip included in this Holiday Songs animation video playlist. You might enjoy sharing some of the animated songs with your classes in the lessons after the holiday shows!
NEW! Rhythm Readers Piano Extension!
An easy introduction to piano for Rhythm Readers students! Short, delightful piano activities that coordinate perfectly with your existing lesson plans.
Includes:
- Rhythm Readers Lessons 1-13 Weekly Teacher Piano Lesson Plans
- Rhythm Readers Lessons 1-13 Weekly Parent Piano Notes for at home playing fun
How to get these?
Music Rhapsody Members: FREE in Teacher Log in Area, Rhythm Readers Module 1 (1-13)
Music Box Members: Music Box Downloads, Weekly Lessons
Teachers: Find in the Music Rhapsody Shop!
I am so happy to return to working with teachers after a one month “Pumpkin Heart” healing break. Thanks Newport Mesa Unified School District for an awesome first day back!!! Next up, I look forward to seeing teachers at the Virginia Music Educator’s Conference!
