by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 24, 2026 | Folk Songs
Spring is attempting to make its way in, and everyone is excited for a little bit warmer weather, more outside time, and the newness of spring. Here are three great songs to engage students in the spring time. Lemonade Tone Set: Sol/MiRhythm Set: Ta, TiTiRhythmic...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 4, 2025 | Folk Songs, Kindergarten, Kodaly
Four Voices is a part of the Kindergarten curriculum that helps students find their singing voices and clearly define other ways to use their voice. Let’s chat a little bit about it and I’ll share some of my favorite 4 Voices chants! Why 4 Voices? Students...
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 30, 2025 | Folk Songs, Kodaly
Let Us Chase the Squirrel is a fall staple in my classroom. It’s a great song to teach half note and it comes back later in the year with my students for Re. And it has a fun game. Let’s explore some of the ways I use Let Us Chase the Squirrel in my classroom....
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 4, 2025 | Folk Songs, Kodaly, Lesson Planning
Hey all! This week I’ve asked my friend Larena to talk about something she’s awesome at: teaching songs in different languages. I hope you get as much out of this post as I did! Hi, my name is Larena Code Boyle; I teach elementary music in Chicago, IL. I’m...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 21, 2025 | Folk Dance, Folk Songs, Kodaly, Learning Through Play
Since the Michigan Music Conference has been eating my life the last few weeks, I thought I’d give you a quick preview of what I’ve got coming up at my sessions at the Michigan Music Conference later this week. For those of you not in Michigan, I hope you...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 29, 2024 | Folk Songs, Kodaly, Learning Through Play
This commonly shared game is a fun guessing game for students, a great way to work on Low La, and show music from the Comanche/Otoe tribes. Both tribes were around the Great Plains area which may be why there is a similar game from both nations. Positionality: I have...
