by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 25, 2025 | All, Kodaly, Rhythm, Solfege
I’ve talked before about how visuals are the late part of the prepare stage when following the Kodaly “Method” in music class. But how do you know when “late prepare” is? Let’s talk about 3 signs to know your students are ready for...
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 | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Folk Songs, Rhythm, Solfege
Like a lot of specials teachers, I see my students 1 time a week. By the time you add in things like performances, prepping to sing (some of my students sing often for the church community the school is a part of in addition to semester performances), I really need...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: PreK-2, Rhythm, Solfege
This song is one of my favorite songs to sing in class with my students. I love using the song with my youngest students to keep a beat. (If I can have them clap while a friend bounces a ball, that is always a favorite!) This it around the time of year I would...
