Blogs about: Elementary Music Education

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Need an extra set of hands or two?2 comments

DeborahKOakes wrote 3 weeks ago: If you teach music, you know that there are plenty of times when you could use an extra set of hands … more →

Tags: Classroom Management, elementary music education, Orff

The Muffin Man

DeborahKOakes wrote 3 weeks ago: Here’s a fun little game I made up several years ago for Do You Know the Muffin Man.  It is a … more →

Tags: children's song, elementary music education, gamesong, Do you know the muffin man, game song, songs for children

Most Memorable Moment

karisd wrote 4 weeks ago: I’ve been fortunate to volunteer with a fourth and fifth grade honor choir in my hometown.  In … more →

Tags: Musical Life History, Choir, Atchison Aviators, Conducting

Technology Makes the World Go 'Round!

DeborahKOakes wrote 4 weeks ago: I love music!  I love teaching music!  And, here it is…….I love all the glorious technol … more →

Tags: Classroom Management, technology

Three "Q's" of Perfect Circle Making

DeborahKOakes wrote 4 weeks ago: I have these Position Posters hanging in my room. They are great voice savers as I have the children … more →

Tags: Classroom Management, elementary music education

For The Birds!

DeborahKOakes wrote 1 month ago: I remind my children to keep their eyes open for all sorts of treasures in the Spring…especial … more →

Tags: children's song, elementary music education, gamesong, Seasons, spring, Birds, Bluebird Through My Window, game song, songs for children

Ol' Mister Rabbit

DeborahKOakes wrote 1 month ago: Ol’ Mister Rabbit is a long time folk favorite and can be found in many versions.   I’m … more →

Tags: children's song, elementary music education, gamesong, Orff, spring, game song, Ol' Mister Rabbit, songs for children

Free Printable Music Rhythm Game | Creative Resources for Elementary Music Education

time4saving wrote 1 month ago: Make learning fun!  Here is a game to help early music students learn about rhythm.  Free printable … more →

Tags: Online Freebies, free music worksheets, Freebie, free printable, free printable game

Spring Has Sprung!1 comment

DeborahKOakes wrote 2 months ago: I love this time of year!  The longer, warmer days….life popping out everywhere….it is e … more →

Tags: children's song, elementary music education, Seasons, spring, seasons 2

Shamrocks For Luck!

DeborahKOakes wrote 2 months ago: Top of the mornin’ to ye!  Don’t pinch me…I’m not Irish….but I do have some lucky four leaf clovers … more →

Tags: elementary music education, children's song, St. Patrick's Day, Orff, round, songs for children, Orff. St. Patrick's Day

Boot Scootin'

DeborahKOakes wrote 2 months ago: Listen here…… I’m a real fan of square dancing!  You can take the girl out of the countr … more →

Tags: elementary music education, children's song, Cowboy Songs, Classroom Management, Square Dancing, songs for children, cowboy songs, Western Songs

It's Rodeo Time!

DeborahKOakes wrote 2 months ago: Howdy from Texas, and this time, I really mean “Howdy!” It’s rodeo time in Houston and at my school, … more →

Tags: elementary music education, children's song, Cowboy Songs, Classroom Management, rhythm, songs for children, cowboy songs, Western Songs, rhythmic dictation

Happy Valentine's Day!4 comments

DeborahKOakes wrote 3 months ago: Howdy from Texas and welcome to my very first blog post; from my classroom to yours! I am excited to … more →

Tags: elementary music education, valentine's day, children's song, songs for children, I Made A Valentine

How do you, step by step, go about assembling a performing group, decide on music, schedule rehearsal time and mount a performance?

Jane wrote 7 months ago: Hello Friends! Just a reminder…submissions for this month’s guest blogging contest shoul … more →

Tags: Performance music, elementary chorus music, elementary music performances, elementary vocal music

Questions and Answers1 comment

Jane wrote 8 months ago: Hello Friends,Retirement is every bit as busy as teaching was, hence the long delay between posts re … more →

Tags: Contests, Intermediate Lessons, Performance music, Primary lessons, elementary chorus music, elementary vocal music, Peter Yarrow Song Book

Presentations for the Music Education Technology Workshop at the Perpich Center for Arts Education

choirguy wrote 9 months ago: I had the opportunity to present three sessions on the iPad at the PCAE Music Education Technology W … more →

Tags: iPhone/iPod Touch apps, iPad Apps, Apple Hardware, General Musings, ipad tips, Music Scanning

What's Your Favorite Back to School Activity?12 comments

Jane wrote 9 months ago: Some teachers have already gone back to school, some will be going back next week, and others within … more →

The iPad continues its trend of growth in Music Education...in Teaching Music

choirguy wrote 9 months ago: The latest edition of Teaching Music appeared in my mailbox this morning, and I was interested to se … more →

Here We Go Again10 comments

Jane wrote 9 months ago:   Tomorrow is August 1st…the first day of school can’t be too far in the distance. … more →

Tags: curriculum, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Lessons, Kindergarten/Grade 1, Primary lessons, Reading Music


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