Looking for the very best materials to use to teacher your general music classes? Of course you are! We all look for the materials that resonate with us and our students. I’m always trying new things and exploring possibilities to connect with students. Here are my ideas to help you focus on getting the very best resources to help you teach general music. In this blog post I’ve compiled several blog posts and videos to give you my elementary music teaching tips for Back to School success.
Each blog post has tons of ideas on how to structure your classroom and prepare to teach general music in an elementary school.
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHING TIPS
First, I wanted to share that I’ve created a bundle of all of my monthly bundles in the TPT store.
Imagine having music lessons for the entire school year for the general music classroom?
With the Year Long Music Lesson Bundle of Bundles, you’ll be able to embellish your existing curriculum, or kick-start one with the concept based music lessons, songs, games, activities centered on themes throughout the school year.
This bundle has the materials for lessons, movement, and music programs.
You’ll get planning pages to help you coordinate your entire year’s curriculum based on your own scope and sequence.
Finally, Each monthly music lesson bundle includes materials for Kindergarten through sixth (6th) grade.
MUSIC LESSON BUNDLE K-6 YEAR LONG
FREE ACTIVITIES SONGS AND GAMES
Here’s a tip! Use some of these easy games and songs you can play with your students during the first few weeks of school.
It’s important to me is giving positive feedback at the beginning of the year.
Ultimately, you want to develop “positive” relationships with your students.
I use these FREE REWARD TICKETS.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES
Classroom management skills can make or break a new teacher.
Get my ideas on routines and procedures in this blog post.
Check out all the freebies in this article that outlines what you really need!
MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS
Do you know what you really need?
I’ve combined all of my MUSIC LESSON MONTHLY BUNDLES INTO 1 HUGE YEAR LONG RESOURCE!
Consequently, I wrote this post on the top 5 Music Class Essentials with elementary music teaching tips.
Here’s the short list:
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SONGS AND GAMES
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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CLASSROOM DECOR
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MUSIC PROGRAMS
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LESSON MATERIALS
Speaking of GAMES. . .
Games, games and more games are the easiest way to keep students engaged.
They are interactive and help students build relationships and develop skills at the same time.
Get this FREE RESOURCE that’s perfect for upper elementary music class students.
FREE NAME GAME AND ICE BREAKER
Don’t forget SONGS . . .
Many teachers love to help students with their feelings about coming back to school.
This Free song and activity VIDEO too, will help your students feel comfortable in the music room.
“I’ve Got the Back to School Blues” Song and Activities
Finally, this article is all about some of the best elementary music teaching tips:
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