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Elementary other (performing arts) lessons for Easel Activities
Drum Dream Girl based Printable activities + music extensions for Hispanic book
I am currently working to add more children's books into my elementary music lessons. This Drum Dream Girl is always a huge hit with my elementary music students-- especially during Hispanic Heritage Month!This lesson is based off of the book Drum Dream Girl. I found this book in my school's library and it was PERFECT for my lessons. It is based on the true story of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a famous percussionist that broke the taboo on female drummers in Cuba! It mentions many different styles
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Book Based Music Lesson Bundle 1 for Elementary Music
Music Theory --Using Chrome Music Lab! Lesson #1: Notes and Scales
Do you have students who love to write songs on Chrome Music Lab? Have they ever wondered how Chrome Music Lab works, and how it actually relates to reading music? Do you want to have a new way of teaching notes and scales that gets your students pumped? This is why I created this Music Theory lesson using Chrome Music Lab's Song Maker! This interactive Easel activity is great for students to learn basic Music Theory using Chrome Music Lab. This is the first lesson (in hopefully other lessons to
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3rd - 7th
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I Know a Shy Fellow who Swallowed a Cello | Instrument Families Lesson
Do you want to know what my absolute favorite book in the elementary music room is? I Know a Shy Fellow who Swallowed a Cello. It is so silly but so good. I love it. My kids love it. This year, I wanted to use it in a more meaningful way, so I used it to help my students learn about the instrument families. This lesson includes posters of each instrument, instrument cards for sorting, and four worksheets.This lesson was not created to be a sub plan, HOWEVER, I left it for my substitute the other
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Book Based Music Lesson Bundle 1 for Elementary Music
Pop Music 101 - 4 Lessons to Study the POP genre, inspired by Marianas Trench
Use A Popular Song To Teach The Characteristics of Pop MusicThis lesson pack is inspired by Marianas Trench’s 2014 hit single, “Pop 101”. It uses many musical devices mentioned in the lyrics of the song to explore the characteristics of the pop music genre. The four lessons are:1) What is pop music?2) Music genre comparison3) Pop song scavenger hunt4) Wrap-UpBecause of copyright restrictions the actual recording and lyrics cannot be provided in this lesson plan, however they are easily found on
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5th - 8th
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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Biography Texts and Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography resource about the musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a biographical informational reading and writing unit for upper elementary students. It can be equally utilized in an ELA, Music, or Social Studies class.The two texts are chronological: Part 1 is “Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?” andPart 2, “Mozart the Composer”.Each text has:--- a page of questions (inference, factual, and opinion);--- a page of vocabulary and language use work and a short creative writing assignment;
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: MOZART Differentiated Biography BUNDLE Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
Choir Curriculum: Rhythm
Choir Curriculum: RhythmChoir Curriculum is a series of detailed theory lessons about each element of music. The curriculum includes instruction, vocabulary, and worksheets. These digital and reproducible worksheets would be a great addition to any theory curriculum in the general music or choir classroom. Each lesson is filled with simple explanations of theory concepts that students can learn independently or in the comfort of the classroom. These resources are perfect for distance learning! C
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Rhythm Bundle!
*Updated for Distance Learning* Rhythm of Halloween Worksheet
This worksheet features 11 different Halloween-themed words and directs students to write each word in a box with the matching rhythm. Students can clap and say the words to figure out which box it best fits in. Lots of fun for a Halloween activity!*Updated for Distance Learning* - interactive PDF layer added!* An updated version can be found in the Autumn bundle! - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Updated-for-Distance-Learning-Rhythm-of-Autumn-Bundle-4143867
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K - 5th
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Musical Ice Cream Elements - Distance Learning - Easel Activity
ICE CREAM STORE Music Elements are addressed throughout the school year. Be sure to have adequate resources visually displayed or digitally available for your students’ reference. This set includes the elements typically introduced at the foundational level.Use as task cards, or digitally on interactive boards, computers, tablets or smartphones with the interactive Open in Easel layer that keeps you in the driver’s seat. Yes, you may add additional notes, instructions, text boxes or highlights t
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K - 5th
SCOTT JOPLIN Lesson Plan with Maple Leaf Rag and Choreography Activity
Learn about the life and music of Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade or fifth grade and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learne
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1st - 5th
ANTONIO VIVALDI Lesson Plan with 4 Seasons Activities and Art and Sonnets
Learn about the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" section
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K - 5th
Peter and the Wolf Lesson Plans, Activities and Worksheets
Peter and the Wolf teaches empathy, orchestral instruments, performance and character analysis. It is a fantastic resource for the preschool and elementary music room! It has everything you need for Peter and the Wolf! Student activities, booklets, Storybook introduction and guide, centers, assessments, and more! This resource comes with a five week lesson plan written out for you to print and go. For teachers who want to incorporate parts of this within their regular class period, this will l
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PreK - 5th
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FREDERIC CHOPIN Lesson Plan with Piano Discovery and Polish Dance Activities
Learn about the life and music of Frederic Chopin! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" section
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1st - 5th
TCHAIKOVSKY Lesson Plan with Nutcracker Trepak Tutorial and 1812 Activities
Learn about the life and music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" sectio
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1st - 5th
GEORGE GERSHWIN Lesson Plan with Rhapsody In Blue Music Listening Activity
Learn about the life and music of George Gershwin in your elementary music class! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these composer lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute
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K - 5th
JOHN WILLIAMS Lesson Plan with Movie Music Activity and Light Saber Craft
Learn about the life and music of John Williams and his movie music! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade or fifth grade and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learne
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1st - 5th
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS Lesson Plan with Carnival Of The Animals Activities
Learn about the life and music of Camille Saint-Saens! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" sect
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K - 5th
Hey Now: beginner ukulele Orff song and lesson for improvising in the classroom
I wrote this song as a tool for teaching improvisation using a class set of ukuleles. It is suitable for absolute beginners and uses only open strings, a bass xylophone and voices. It is in A lah pentatonic. The accompanying lesson plan covers the process for using the arrangement, but feel free to teach it and use it however you like.
Included in this file:
Basic beginner ukulele information.
Lesson plan with suggested adjustments for those who don't have access to a full class set of ukuleles.
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3rd - 6th
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CLARA SCHUMANN Composer Lesson Plan with Paper Doll Activity and Germany Study
Learn about the life and music of Clara Schumann! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" section w
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Grades:
K - 4th
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS Colouring and Sketching Listening Activities for Kids
This fun and educational music activity for children is a perfect way to learn about the fantastic classical work, "The Carnival Of The Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens. This listening activity is perfect for any and all elementary music classes and can be easily used as a no-prep substitute teacher activity. There are two types of activities in this lesson because I know each classroom has multiple different learning styles!What's Inside:Students will get to use my custom drawn coloring pages t
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PreK - 4th
Also included in: First Year of Music Activities and Games for Elementary Aged Children
The Chicken Dance
The Chicken Dance Join Chickadee on Old MacDonald's farm as he explores one of his favorite songs: “THE CHICKEN DANCE!” This classroom resource will lead students to move, discover, listen and learn to an all-time dancing favorite! Features:*Cartoon-like narration*Guided lesson plan that provides instruction to listen, move and experience the song. *Practice for quarter note, eighth note, and quarter rest. *Listening map that labels AB Form*Introduction to new music vocabulary words This i
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PreK - 2nd
Triplets Rhythm Lesson Using Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
Use this lesson based off of Eric Carle's book to teach triplets to your students. Use the chant every time that the book asks the question of whether or not a certain animal has a mother. Students can keep a steady beat, play the rhythm or do both, depending on the grade level. Can also be used to reinforce rhythm vs. steady beat. Additional worksheet provides practice in writing triplets. Adaptable for grades PreK-3rd grade. Perfect for a Mother's Day themed lesson!REMINDERS1. If you have any
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Eric Carle Activities: Lesson Extensions for Music Class
FREE Woodwind Family Worksheets (Orchestra Unit Lesson)
Perfect for your unit on the sections of the orchestra! Introduce your elementary/middle school students to the instrument families in the orchestra before they move on to their high school band or orchestra program. These worksheets assess students' knowledge of how well they can identify each woodwind instrument. The worksheets also review and assess the difference between single-reed and double-reed instruments.I personally use these worksheets in my Orchestra Unit that covers Benjamin Britte
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3rd - 8th
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