by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 22, 2024 | All, Manipulatives, Solfege
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 | All, Manipulatives, Rhythm
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 | Oct 10, 2023 | All, General Music Lessons, Manipulatives
Puppets are a THING. If you are an elementary music teacher you may love them and have a collection that rivals your stuffed animal collection as a child. Puppet collecting can be a fine art and choosing ones puppets that provide a purpose can sometimes be...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 29, 2023 | All, Manipulatives
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 | Apr 4, 2023 | All, General Music Lessons, Manipulatives
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 | Jun 21, 2022 | All, General Music Lessons, Manipulatives
Summer break can definitely mean vacations. Even if it’s a stay-cation because gas prices are ridiculous, sometimes, if you have kids, they still want a souvenir or tchotchke. These cheap toys for music class are the common...
