Black History Month Resourcess
- Songs and Curriculum
- Book “Build a House” by Rhiannon Giddens, Review and Lesson Plans
- Amanda Gorman Resources and Lesson Plan Ideas
- “We Shall Not Be Moved” Song Lesson Plan Ideas
- Songs and Dances from Culture Bearers and Authentic Sources
- Bulletin Boards and Door Decor
Valentine’s Day and LOVE
- Valentine Themed Music Resources including games, dances, songs, and lesson plans
The Super Bowl
Here’s a Google Slides Super Bowl lesson!
In the News
“In the News” segments are the perfect way to start or end a class with a brief explanation (usually involving music) of a special day and then video examples. They vary in length from 4-7 minutes. For February:
Feb. 7-World Ballet Day with Misty Copeland
Feb. 15-National Gumdrop Day
Feb. 26-National Tell a Fairytale Day
Ukulele
Four pages of songs that kids LOVE! Songs include classic and current popular genres.
The curriculum is sequenced from 1-chord songs and slowly progresses to more and more chords.
All pages are located in the dropdown menu at the top of every page!
Play Alongs
Practice instrument identification and rhythms.
Challenge your older kids with this tapping rhythm game.
Winter Music
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Who Has Seen the Wind, The Remix-Lesson Plans in a Slide Presentation Format
The classic song, “Who Has Seen the Wind?” has been REMIXED with a hip-hop beat and a fun movement activity!
The Mitten
A bear snuggling in a mitten! YES!
Your kids will love this classic folktale written in a cumulative song form.
Use it alongside the Jan Brett book!
Whether the Weather
A very accessible and FUN instrumental piece using the classic rhyme.
Your kids will want to see who can say this tongue-twister the fastest!
Winter Song Bundle
If you are looking for songs, movement, beat and rhythm activities, barred instrument play, and Orff arrangements, all with a winter theme, this is it! Listen to it on TPT!
Awesome Additions for Any Time of the Year
These awesome additions include quality music activities that aren’t seasonal but have a great engagement factor for many kids.
- Monkeys Spinning Monkeys (TikTok hit)
- Cephalopod Game (aka Squid Game and a decision each teacher has to decide if choosing this one.)
- The Odd Song– a GREAT elemental-style xylophone piece where almost everyone can be instantly successful. I’ve used it with 2nd grade-6th grade.
FREEBIES and UPDATES that might be just what you need for next week’s lesson plans! ⬇️