Planning & Inspirational Resources for the Music Teacher

This outstanding collection includes 14 lessons using Orff and other classroom instruments that vary from simple songs for PreK-1 accompanied with a storybook, to interesting instrumental arrangements for

Advanced research continually points to the importance of music in the lives of young children. Written by John Feierabend, a national leader in early childhood music education, this creatively illustrated

Move the desks out of the way and invite your young musicians to circle up for some fun-filled active-learning music time! This practical book is a kinesthetic learner's playground, including plenty of

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,

With more than 50 years of collective music education experience, Brian Hiller and Don Dupont are excited to bring you their tried-and-true curriculum. The elemental approach targets developmentally

Equip your youngest learners with the tools they need to play Orff instruments today! The author shares beginning barred percussion techniques in this resource that works for students as young as

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

Social-emotional learning runs throughout any music curriculum as we express emotions and work toward common goals through singing, dancing, and playing instruments. The SEL opportunities in this resource

Jump Right In: Kindergarten is a playful, educational yet compelling collection of songs and activities, brilliantly sequenced with lesson plans that offer unparalleled educational opportunities,

Beat Blocks provide students with a tactile manipulative to aid in the introduction of musical concepts while including elements of discovery, exploration, and play. Musical elements such as beat,

This complete resource for the general music class substitute teacher is filled with activities that take little or no music background to teach! The games, worksheets and exercises are divided by classroom

An absolutely essential book for the library of any teacher utilizing Orff techniques or contemplating their use, this exceptionally comprehensive, 376-page book is invaluable. Included are year by year

Integrate technology into your teaching in a way that makes things easier, better and faster! Here are easy-to-use digital tools to help you implement this practical, creative and flexible resource for

This sequential curriculum consists of 175 traditional and original songs and activities to reinforce skills, concepts, and themes that are taught in kindergarten. Includes online audio access and a

Teach all of the elements of music with the Ten to Teach series collection! Written by some of the top names in classroom music, this must-have series comprehensively covers melody, rhythm, harmony, and

Harness the power of picture books and read your way to musical skills! This innovative collection of lessons will breathe new life into areas of the music curriculum that require lots of practice. Whether

Designed for effortless substitute teacher preparation, The Music Substitute Sourcebook is a ready-to-use resource for music teachers or music substitutes. Quality standards-based lesson plans and

This is an engaging, ready-to-use resource for teachers who want to lead children toward music literacy as well as lifelong enjoyment and participation in music. Designed for the kindergarten classroom,

This is a one-of-a-kind resource was created for music teachers in training, beginning music teachers, elementary classroom teachers, and even band, choir or orchestra directors who are teaching general

Jane Frazee has made a major contribution to music education in the United States through her practical teaching and through her published works. In this book, new considerations are offered regarding the

This thoughtful resource helps music teachers find meaningful ways to include Dalcroze-based movement in lessons that meet national education standards and include assessment opportunities. This contains