A fun way to expand on a Carnival of the Animals unit while letting your kids be creative! This awesome composing pack allows kids of all ages to create their own compositions using Carnival of
A bright and colorful way to introduce composing to students! Use color-coded pitch instruments and classroom instruments alone or in combination to help students create their first musical works. Use
Take a giant leap toward independent part singing with this incredible collection of 52 rounds, canons, partner songs, and short songs for use throughout the school year. Elizabeth Gilpatrick's clever texts
Always a classroom favorite, bucket drums and other percussion instruments are ideal ways to teach rhythmic concepts. This valuable resource is a great way to feel the joy of group performance without
This reproducible collection promotes unity through ensemble playing and teaches beginning music literacy with lively instrumental play-along activities. A wide variety of instrumentation is suggested,
"It's showtime!" ... as only your school can do it. This exuberant revue is all about entertaining and having fun! Use some or all of the songs for a program that displays your school's star
Have you ever wanted to do maypole dancing with your class? Wondered why people even do maypole dancing in the first place? If so, Maypole Mania is for you. This resource is perfect for helping
Letting your students be creative is one of the best parts of being a music educator. This is a great way to get them started with melodic composing! When students begin to compose, starting out can be a
Engage children with folk dances from around the world and bring along your parachute, bean bags, and rhythm sticks while you dance, move, and play to multicultural music and guided action songs. Using the
Authentic folk tunes and songs from around the world set the stage for easy rhythm-stick activities. Available as a CD or a digital download. Routines are set to music from Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Russia,
This is a great print-and-go plan for grades K-2. Students will read a book about an orchestra that grows from a solo to a dectet. Students will learn about the instruments and the musical names of various
These listening lessons are a creative and engaging way to get your students thinking about classic pieces of music. The presentation easily guides you through each lesson. First, students read a brief
This collection offers activities that are perfect warm-ups, transitions, brain breaks, and energizers that will inspire your students to move in creative, musical ways. This reproducible book includes
This fun group activity is an Orff arrangement and rhythm composition for first or second grade to review quarter note, two eighth notes, and quarter rests using fun playground two-beat rhythms. First
A great way for your youngest students to practice composition! Using specific instruments, students use simple shapes to compose their own musical compositions. Compose to the beat or Ta/TiTi rhythm. Great
These brief seasonal tunes are perfect for keeping students singing while distance learning, or as a colorful and fun resource in the classroom! This charming set of 14 songs celebrates each month from
A fun, engaging way for your kids to get excited about spring and to let them create at the same time! When students begin to compose, starting out can be a little difficult. Giving students parameters, as
This fun group activity is an Orff arrangement and rhythm composition for first or second grade to review quarter notes, two eighth notes, and quarter rests using adorable teddy bear two-beat rhythms. First
There's always a song to sing with this charming collection designed especially with elementary children in mind. Celebrate Halloween, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Mother's