by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 31, 2026 | Manipulatives, Teacher Tips
Last weekend I presented for PSKOR and I mentioned my little “emergency” bag. Not for personal emergencies but my teaching tools pouch. This little bag is full of LITTLE things I may need to play games or do an activity in a pinch. Whenever I present, I...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 22, 2024 | Interactive Learning, Kodaly, Manipulatives
Putting music on the staff can start as early as 1st grade with students, and even younger if you are talking about high/low. Changing up manipulatives is a great way to keep lessons feeling fresh when you are using them often. Here are five staff manipulatives to use...
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 3, 2024 | Manipulatives
Manipulatives in the elementary music classroom are one of the greatest tools we have. They are an engaging way to get students involved hands on without having to write. Writing notes is definitely a skill and necessity but sometimes you want to focus on a task that...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 29, 2023 | General Music, Kodaly, Manipulatives, Teacher Tips
Teaching without a budget is ROUGH. STUFF. And I’ve been there several times. If you are looking to supplement your classroom on a tight budget (aka – yours or a very small amount that is provided to you), you can do it for just under $30! Bingo Chips...
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 | Mar 9, 2021 | Early Childhood & Kindergarten, General Music, Kodaly, Manipulatives, Teacher Tips
While I don’t usually write on here to tell you about things I’ve been working on, I’m SO excited about what I’ve been doing lately, and if you aren’t following me on Facebook or Instagram, you might not know yet… I opened an Etsy...
