by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 4, 2025 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: PreK-2, Singing
Four Voices is a part of the Kindergarten curriculum that helps students find their singing voices and clearly define other ways to use their voice. Let’s chat a little bit about it and I’ll share some of my favorite 4 Voices chants! Why 4 Voices? Students...
by Melissa Stouffer | Apr 1, 2025 | All, Music Games, Singing
Solo singing is a skill that needs to be developed. For a lot of students, it’s a point of anxiety. Singing out in front of their peers can feel exposed, and some kids will really resist the urge to sing out. One of the easy ways to get students to feel more...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 8, 2024 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: PreK-2, Singing
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 | Mar 26, 2024 | All, Singing
The woe of the elementary music teacher. Singing. It can be difficult to get students on the same page sometimes. Sometimes it’s unhealthful singing, sometimes it’s not wanting to sing. Whatever the case, here are some things you can do to encourage good...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 28, 2023 | All, Kodaly, Recorder, Singing
Do you want to spend your budget money to upgrade your curriculum? Are you looking to get into the Kodály way of teaching by getting some of the best resources? I’m kind of addicted to finding the best resources out there for my friends and colleagues in a bunch of...
by Melissa Stouffer | Apr 5, 2022 | All, Singing
Singing in parts is always a big deal. The first time your students do it, they feel super accomplished! But in reality, part work is something you can do with even your Kindergarten students. Canons and partner songs seem like the obvious answers, but there are ways...
