NOTE: This article is a reprint of one of my favorite blog posts from my original website. Find the original here! Naughty Kitty Cat is a staple in my classroom. Not only can I use it to teach multiple concepts, I get to employ a puppet, it’s a fun game, and it’s one students ask […]
In my 14 years of teaching music to elementary students, one of my biggest challenges has been really getting to know them. It’s tough when we only have a short time together each week. I’ve often wished I could connect with them like their classroom teachers do. But I don’t want to just accept this
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We all know how much kids love to move. But in an elementary music class what should that movement look like? Movement can take many forms, but one of the most culturally and socially significant ways for your music classroom is to teach folk dance. Not only do kids love doing this, but they also
