by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 8, 2024 | Early Childhood & Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Kodaly
Four voices is one of the staples of Kindergarten. Here are some fun activities to teach four voices! Why Teach 4 voices? The 4 voices (5 if you count inner hearing!) is a common Kindergarten learning concept. But why? There are a few reasons: Kids DO know what talk,...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 17, 2023 | General Music, Kindergarten, Kodaly, Lesson Planning
Naughty Kitty Cat is a staple in my classroom. Not only can I use it to teach multiple concepts, I get to employ a puppet, it’s a fun game, and it’s one students ask for repeatedly. Let’s explore some of the ways I use Naughty Kitty Cat in my...
by Melissa Stouffer | Apr 4, 2023 | General Music, Kindergarten, Learning Through Play
When the warm weather hits, everyone wants to be outside. Taking music class outside is not just for games, but you can also work on conceptual learning! Here are three ways to use sidewalk chalk for music class. Music Twister Draw a large Twister board or even a few...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 30, 2021 | Early Childhood & Kindergarten, General Music, Kindergarten, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Manipulatives, Movement
Steady Beat Listening These are some great songs to listen to that have a really solid steady beat. They are great for playing instruments, body percussion or locomotor/non-locomotor music. Some of these are available in Kidzbop versions. Hoe-down from “Rodeo”...
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 28, 2021 | Composition, Dancing, Early Childhood & Kindergarten, General Music, Kindergarten, Learning Through Play, Movement, Uncategorized
Creativity should be an essential part of music education. Not only can we include small creative elements into our lessons, but we can include bigger creative activities for our students as well. For ideas to incorporate small creative elements into class, check out...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 24, 2020 | Early Childhood & Kindergarten, General Music, Kindergarten, Lesson Planning, Literature, Teacher Tips
I’m a huge fan of using books in the music class. In current times, it’s even more of an activity so many of us are leaning on because we can do it without sharing or singing. I am always keeping track of different lists of books or pictures that I see and...
