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 | Apr 2, 2024 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: 3-5, Music Games, Rhythm, Solfege
Upper Elementary and Middle School may be the worst offenders of the “I don’t want to sing” club. Finding engaging games for them to play while they HAVE to sing is one way to help break down that wall. Here are four of my favorite singing games for...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 5, 2023 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: 3-5, Grades: PreK-2, Rhythm, Season: Winter, Solfege
I know that while we are in full holiday mode right now, some teachers can’t use holiday songs in their classrooms. Whether you need things for winter come January, or you want to embrace the season without a holiday, here are two frosty songs for winter! Little...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 17, 2023 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: PreK-2, Rhythm, Solfege
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 | Oct 11, 2022 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: 3-5, Grades: PreK-2, Holidays, Rhythm, Season: Fall, Solfege
I somehow think of Halloween as the ultimate kid holiday. Imagination, parties, candy for free. If you are in a school where you can celebrate Halloween in the classroom, these are some fabulous songs to still teach concepts, but celebrate the spooky season. Little...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 30, 2021 | All, Grades: PreK-2, Kodaly, Rhythm
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”...
