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Five Great Songs for Upper Elementary

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 6, 2019 | Kodaly, Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning

Upper elementary students can be some of the toughest audiences. They are too cool for you, don’t like sticking out, and definitely are NOT singing that at an audible volume for you (*cue intense side eye*). If you are like me and abide by the rule that they...

The Elementary Music Teacher’s Guide to Surviving December

by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 11, 2018 | General Music, Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning, Uncategorized

Brace yourselves… Every teacher knows that December is one long stretch of craziness before a long break. Classroom teachers are trying to finish units before breaks, cram in parties, and events, and concerts and whatever else under the sun you possibly can...

Using Instruments with Preschool and Kindergarten

by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 30, 2018 | Composition, Early Childhood & Kindergarten, General Music, Learning Through Play

Using instruments in music class is one of the most exciting things for kids, but looking for stuff to do with your youngest kids can be difficult because those instruments are expensive. And you need to instruct them on how to hold, use, treat properly because...

Going Forward by Looking Back: Incorporating Play into the Music Room

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Learning Through Play

I think in the last month, I’ve seen more than a few articles discussing the lack of play in a child’s education. Play is a big part of my music classes, even with my oldest students. I incorporate play parties, adaptations of playground games, and...

Songs for a diverse age classes from of YouTube!

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, General Music, Kodaly, Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning, Singing, Tech Tips

First, let me say if you haven’t used YouTube for things besides watching videos of cats, and old television clips, you are sorely missing out! (Although I do love bloopers…!) YouTube has become a place for educational sharing. For me, this is one of the...

Wishlist Wednesday!

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Learning Through Play, Singing

My store, and a LOT of other stores will be 20% off. On top of that, you can get an extra 10% for a total of 28% off your purchase if you use the code HEROES when you check out! Don’t forget your TpT Credits! Review your previous purchases and you get credits...

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