There are always cute adaptations for games out there but at the heart of them, are pattern cards. These simple cards are 4 or 8 beat rhythm or melodic patterns. There are so many ways these cards can be used in the music classroom and they are truly one of the best tools you can…...

Happy New Year! Semester breaks are a great place to reset things that went awry during a previous part of the year. January is all about resets so let's look at a few things that you can quickly review at the new semester. Grading/Rubrics I know I've said it before but music teachers are the…...

It’s back! This Friday, December 26, 2025, starts my 12 Days of Music!! I’m featuring 12 daily deals on some of my best sellers and most wish-listed items.  Day 1 This Visual Schedule for Music Class. A visual schedule is important for ALL students not just students with autism, PDD-NOS, or ADHD. With 112 cards…...

The last few weeks before the holiday break is a whirlwind of activities, sugar, and overstimulation. Not only do the students feel this, but as teachers, we're probably overbooked, have a REALLY long list, and lesson planning is always hard knowing students' attention spans are shortened. Here are some easy last minute Christmas and holiday…...

Once December hits, you better have the sleigh bells ready because kids are INTO it. Whether you lean into the Christmas holiday or if you are simply looking for winter activities with bells, here are a few that you can do with your students. Jingle-y Songs Listen to the Jingles - Music K8 This one…...

The closer it gets to holiday breaks, a lot of teachers lean into a little holiday fun, relaxing, extra crafts, movies, and parties, (don't come for me, I know learning is still going on!!!), music teachers are often rushing to get MORE done because concerts. And even if you are a teacher that keeps things…...