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With each blog post I write, my hope is that you’ll get ideas you can implement in your classroom and home life right away.  Whether you’re just starting out in your teaching career or you’ve been teaching several years, you’ll find many ideas to inspire you each week.

Use the search button at the bottom of the elementary music blog page to find what you’re looking for.  You’ll find ideas to implement in your classroom or help for you as a teacher.  You don’t need to feel overwhelmed in your teaching journey and can find joy in your teaching again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

instruments of the orchestra games
There are many ways for kids to learn about the instruments of the orchestra.  They can learn by listening to
how to write a rap for kids
One of the things my students absolutely loved was when I taught them how to write a rap.  Writing raps,
If you are looking for ideas for Christmas or a birthday, why not give the gift of a musical instrument? 
Christmas is such a special time of year and there are so many traditions that we hold dear to our
10 Things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the time of year to stop and reflect on what we're thankful for.  Life gets busy and it's
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Autumn Activity
Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most famous composers of all time.  As a Baroque composer, one of his most
halloween songs for kids
Kids love Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than by singing and dancing to Halloween music?  I created the
how musicians make the best employees
There are many factors that go into how musicians make the best employees.  Most musicians are hard workers, have great
how to get a music therapy career
This is part 5, and the final post, in the series that teaches kids about the different careers in music.