Have you ever read a story in class and suddenly realized every kid is glued to the page, waiting to see what happens next? That’s the magic of storytelling—and when we bring that same energy into the music room, it’s a total win. One of my favorite ways to make an elementary music lesson meaningful and fun is by turning well-loved folktales into full musical experiences. Not ...
Ever teach a lesson that just clicks—where the kids are totally into it, you’re having fun, and everything flows? That’s exactly what happened when I introduced Japan to my students during Season 2 of the Secret Chicken series. If you're not familiar, the Secret Chicken is a (very mysterious) world traveler who hides in different countries. Each episode gave me a new excuse to ...
One Way to Design Engaging Music Units for Elementary StudentsWhen I first started teaching elementary music, I constantly asked myself: how do I fit it all in? Music theory, history, composers, listening, singing, and playing instruments — all the things. My plans were packed, but I knew something was missing. I wanted more cohesion and more connection.Then, a new art teacher ...
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