5 Halloween music activities

5 Halloween Music Activities

Are you looking for engaging Halloween music activities to spice up your lessons this year?  Keep reading for 5 of my favorite engaging activities to add to your music lessons this October. Music Symbol Jack-o’-lanterns I did this activity with a group of my teenage students one year using real

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3 ways to teach rhythm with words

3 Activities to Teach Rhythm with Words

Do you have favorite activities to teach rhythm and counting? There are so many methods for counting rhythm. From the traditional ‘1 and 2 and’ system to the ‘ta, ti-ti’ Kodaly syllables, and beyond. There could certainly be a debate about the most effective counting method for teaching rhythms. But,

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How To Play Poison Rhythm Game in music lessons

How to Play a Poison Rhythm Game in Music

Are you looking for fun, fast-paced rhythm review activities that keep students engaged while also assessing rhythm reading or aural skills? How about one that can be used in both classroom settings, as well as private lessons? The poison rhythm game is all these things, for a refreshing change from sight-clapping rhythms!

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Chinese New Year music lesson ideas

Chinese Lunar New Year Music Lesson Ideas

Are you looking for ways to incorporate the Chinese New Year into your elementary music lessons? Although it’s often referred to as ‘Chinese’ New Year, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, and it is a wonderful opportunity to expose students to music and instruments from around the

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holiday books for teaching music

10 Best Holiday Books for Teaching Music

Do you use holiday books for teaching music? If you’re looking for some easy additions to your December music lessons that the kids will love, try adding in some holiday kids’ books. Holiday children’s books are a great way to catch the spirit of the season and introduce music at

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free-online-music-lessons-for-kids

12 Best Free Online Music Lessons for Kids

Music lessons for kids are one of the best gifts you can give them! In an ideal world, all kids would have access to music lessons at school or with a private teacher. But, for a variety of reasons, traditional music lessons aren’t always possible. Online music lessons for kids

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