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Inspiring Excellence and Creativity

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United States - Kansas - Derby
Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
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I'm just getting started here on TpT and look forward to sharing a variety of resources that have worked well with my piano, writing, and homeschool students in both individual and group settings.
 
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By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
For virtual or in person learning!One of the most tried-and-true methods of learning new information, flashcards help people master everything from new words in a foreign language to technical medical terms. And now...anything you could hope for
Subjects:
Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards, Printables
$15.00
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By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Journey through The Four Seasons with Antonio Vivaldi as he imaginatively captures the sounds of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter in his beloved Violin Concerto. Along the way we'll learn about major and minor pentascales, sing a traditional
Subjects:
Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Types:
Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Activities
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (60.05 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
The idea started with creating a Bingo game where students would listen to melodies and then cross them off on their boards. Eventually it morphed into a collection of 5 game ideas that utilize 48 Christmas tunes. Whether you're just looking for
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Printables, Games, Centers
$9.00
Digital Download ZIP (8.60 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
A biblically-themed musical adventure that introduces students to the magnificent work of Handel in his oratorio, Messiah. Students will have a blast playing music theory games, learn and sing their own song based on a biblical psalm, explore the
Subjects:
Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st
Types:
Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Activities
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (102.75 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
While this is specifically designed for use with piano students, creative teachers could easily adapt the ideas to implement a super fun incentive theme for any kind and class of students to help them reach goals and measure their progress
Subjects:
Music, Classroom Management, Classroom Community
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
1
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By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Each day students will discover world geography with their fun inflatable globes, listen to an animal movement from the fabulous Carnival of the Animals suite by Camille Saint-Saëns, sing a 3-part song set to Psalm 105:4, introduce piano key
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten
Types:
Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (48.32 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Ever wish you could come up with a quick game off the top of your head to engage a student or help them better understand something? 5 For Fun! is a collection of easy (5-minute!) games and activities for the private piano lesson (or music
Subjects:
Music, Music Composition
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Games
$20.00
Digital Download ZIP (12.52 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
While this is specifically designed for use with piano students, creative teachers could easily adapt the ideas to implement a super fun incentive theme for any subject or class of students to help them reach goals and measure their progress
Subjects:
Music, Classroom Management, Classroom Community
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (155.88 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Each day students will discover world geography with their fun inflatable globes, listen to an imaginative movement from Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, sing traditional Russian folk songs, be introduced to piano key groupings and
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool
Types:
Workbooks, Activities, Lesson
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (31.13 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Specifically designed for use with piano students, creative teachers could easily adapt the ideas to implement a super fun incentive theme for any kind and class of students to help them reach goals and measure their progress throughout the
Subjects:
Music, Classroom Management, Classroom Community
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (92.38 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
The year is 1400, but hold on tight because it won't be for long! In this fast-paced adventure students will find themselves traveling through time as they race against the clock to collect as many composers as possible for their portfolio. Time
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Workbooks, Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (36.17 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
In this fast-paced adventure, rhythm takes its place as the heart of music and becomes the most fun part of every lesson. Whether you're playing cool sounds at The Counting Cannons, using sweet moves at The Pulsating Palms, trying to figure out
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Workbooks, Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (65.62 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
An action-packed week of learning and fun! Five days of creative and interactive activities to help students discover more about history, geography, language, science, music, art, and God's creation by listening to and understanding each movement
Subjects:
Music, Music Composition
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (34.52 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Many people have dreams of writing a book, but consider it an overwhelming or even impossible task. The publishing world is more accessible than ever to aspiring authors, but long-held hopes are quickly buried during the process of trying to dig
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Professional Development, Business
Grades:
12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Handouts
$15.00
Digital Download ZIP (67.27 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
In this action-packed aquatic adventure, the student's goal is to fill their aquarium with all twelve unique creatures (no duplicates!) before the end of the year. They accomplish that by earning Aqua Coins for completing their assignments each
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Workbooks, Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (109.02 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Your 25 trillion mile journey to the nearest star system begins now! Students will be motivated to earn miles by practicing daily, completing Stellar Skills challenges, acquiring Super Nova Knowledge, and sharing their music with others. It is
Subjects:
Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Workbooks, Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas
$40.00
Digital Download ZIP (169.61 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
Looking for a hands-on approach to help your students understand concepts of rhythm, pulse, simple and compound time, and more? Students will have a blast listening to you play or clap various rhythm patterns and then arranging their note value
Subjects:
Music, Music Composition, Other (Music)
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards, Games
$10.00
Digital Download PDF (5.09 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
This beautiful Circle of Fifths musical poster is the perfect complement to any music studio, music classroom, or home. It doubles as an educational tool and a vibrant piece of art. The instantly downloadable product comes with two poster sizes
Subjects:
Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters
$10.00
Digital Download ZIP (5.99 MB)
By Inspiring Excellence and Creativity
A handy collection of free music theory worksheets to help students understand the relationship of scales and keys.
Subjects:
Music, Music Composition
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Homework, Independent Work Packet
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

For over 20 years, Natalie has operated an independent piano studio, taught group music classes, and provided technology and teaching workshops for other music teachers. She has also been actively involved in the homeschool community, teaching public speaking, English grammar, and writing classes, as well as overseeing curriculum development for numerous children's programs.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Natalie is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) and was also trained as a Character Coach to implement character programs in public schools. She loves developing holistic educational materials that integrate many areas of learning in a memorable and fun way for students. She is a huge proponent of helping students take ownership for their educational pursuits by providing ample opportunities for personal choice as they work toward goals within a solid educational framework.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

After graduating from high school Natalie continued her higher education primarily through short-term courses and distance learning, including special early childhood music education training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. After many hours of study, documentation, examinations, prayer and support from numerous others, she achieved her goal of becoming a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) in March, 2006. She continues her education through involvement in professional organizations and attendance at educational workshops whenever possible!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Natalie is married to the love of her life, Julian Weber, and together they enjoy being parents to four incredible children and serving as God brings opportunities their way. They founded Identified! Ministries as an avenue to share testimony of God's work in their lives and publish additional materials to spread a message of hope and redemption through the gospel of Jesus Christ.