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Change Sings- Amanda Gorman A Lesson of Poetry & Music

By Music Makes Us Happy

The book Change Sings along with video of poetry by Amanda Gorman and interview. A connection lesson writing poetry and creating music.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Songs, Centers

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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EnCanto Movie Listening Activity Board

By Music Makes Us Happy

Learn about the Movie EnCanto- the composers, the songs, and a huge variety of videos with each. Also includes studies on Latin Music, instruments, artists, songs, and more!

Subjects:

Music, Drama, Dance

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Songs, Cultural Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Vivo & Cuban Music/Instrument Slides

By Music Makes Us Happy

Music clips from the movie Vivo along with the voices behind the characters and musical influences in the movie. A slide for Cuban instruments and music listening samples. Enjoy!

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Dance

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Musical Chairs Listening Board & Worksheet

By Music Makes Us Happy

Musical Chairs Poster with Edpuzzle Links embedded for each sample. Worksheet to complete with listening. Students will choose 5 listening styles, write about the instruments they hear, and discuss the piece with a 1-5 star rating. Easy to use!

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Songs, Internet Activities

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Four Corners Game Slide Template Empty

By Music Makes Us Happy

A slide show for the 4 corners game. Slides for questions and answers are empty and editable for your use.

Subjects:

For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Games

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Christmas Choice Boards

By Music Makes Us Happy

Christmas Choice Boards with Edpuzzle Links : Included-Carol of the Bells & Sleigh Ride ListeningCup ChallengesPiano Songs Nutcracker RoomKwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah, & Los PosadasBing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, & Chuck BerryTa

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Iconic Rhythm Patterns Create a Composition Ta Titi Using Google Slides

By Music Makes Us Happy

This free product will walk you and your students through the process of using google slides to create an iconic or picture composition using ta and titi. It will also teach how to use other features in google slides such as background colors and

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instructional Technology

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Composing with BeepBox

By Music Makes Us Happy

Learn how to use the online digital composing tool- Beepbox. Student will learn how to create, edit, and share their work with others in google classroom and with their parents.

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instructional Technology

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Percussion Instrument Names & Pics for Petting Zoo

By Music Makes Us Happy

Pages of Names and Pictures of Percussion Instruments to go along with the Percussion Petting Zoo.

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (14.75 MB)

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Bucket Drumming Basic First Lesson

By Music Makes Us Happy

Use this lesson as your first beginning bucket drum experience in your class. Easy enough for K and engaging enough for older students. Hope you enjoy!

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.06 MB)

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Native American Music Listening Worksheet

By Music Makes Us Happy

A listening response worksheet geared towards Native American Music.

Subjects:

Native Americans, Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Songs

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything Music Activity

By Music Makes Us Happy

Watch the youtube video and participate along using instruments or body percussion!

Subjects:

Music, Drama

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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A Nutcracker Music Room

By Music Makes Us Happy

Many links for students to explore all centered around The Nutcracker!

Subjects:

Music, Dance

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Video Files

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Percussion Petting Zoo Worksheet

By Music Makes Us Happy

With this worksheet students will identify percussion instruments by name, learn correct technique to play- strike, shake, or scrape, and compose a 4 beat rhythm to play on that instrument. Students make work in partners or small groups. Also

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.06 MB)

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Thanksgiving Native American Music Resource

By Music Makes Us Happy

Google Slides Resource Fun songs, Drumming, Stories, Clap and CHants, etc.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Dance

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Boomwhacker Basic Lesson

By Music Makes Us Happy

Have fun with this boomwhacker lesson and play along youtube video list. More geared towards K-2, but usable in upper as well. Enjoy!

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Internet Activities, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.03 MB)

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Instrument Research Project Questions

By Music Makes Us Happy

Do you need a quick go to list of questions for students to research instruments? Look no further. Enjoy!Feel free to email me with any to add.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Internet Activities

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.04 MB)

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Percussion Petting Zoo Worksheet

By Music Makes Us Happy

Here's an easy fun worksheet for students to explore the percussion instruments! They will identify the instrument, learn correct technique in playing that instrument, and compose a 4 beat rhythm to play on that instrument. There are 2 templates

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.03 MB)

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Halloween Music Google Slide Resource

By Music Makes Us Happy

Halloween Resource for K-6. Boomwhackers, Rhythm Clap and Chants, Fun Songs. Etc

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Dance

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Songs, Games

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Christmas Music Resources Slides for K-6

By Music Makes Us Happy

A collection of music resources for K-6 music classroom. Clap and Chants, Videos, Body, Percussion, Boomwhacker Play Alongs, Music Stories and Activities, etc.

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Dance

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Games

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

WISH LIST

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A little bit of this and a whole lot of that!

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Teacher of the Year 2016-2017 & 2021-2022

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have taught in a wide range of school settings from rural to median and from having plenty to having nothing. It's all about presentation.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Social Studies, Native Americans, Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Drama, Critical Thinking, Literature, Instructional Technology, Poetry, Dance, For All Subjects