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Katie Hays

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"The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music makes beautiful children."

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Engine No. 9: A Rhyme for Teaching Fast &...

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Music is a Language the Whole World Speaks Bulletin Board Set

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for a way to incorporate music from around the world into your classroom? This bulletin board set focuses on how music is a language the whole world speaks. Includes children from 14 different countries saying "Music" in their

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

$2.00

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Popsicle Stick Activity for Quarter & Eighth Note Rhythms

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for a kinesthetic on way to practice writing quarter and eighth note rhythms? Popsicle Stick Activity for Quarter & Eighth Note Rhythms is just what you need! Buy popsicle sticks from your local craft store and then print out

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Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

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1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Did You Feed My Cow?

By Katie Hays

Looking for a visual guide for the song "Did You Feed My Cow?" These PDF slides provide a clear song map of the call and response song. Use it to reinforce literacy, add to a farm unit or to help students follow along with the song. Includes a

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Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Songs, Posters

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Which Rhythm Do You Hear Worksheet

By Katie Hays

Assess students' aural understanding of rhythm patterns with these quick worksheets. Ready to print, simply print out the rhythm pattern you need to assess. Includes 6 worksheets, each with 4 clear questions "Which Do You Hear" patterns. Rhythm

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Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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Leaves Are Falling: An Activity to Practice High and Low

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for an activity to practice high and low with your students? Leaves Are Falling is a GREAT song for this! The interactive SMART board file includes the song, lyrics, and tree visuals. Students see where the leaf has fallen in order

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard, Activboard Activities

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Kindergarten Comparatives High & Low

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for interactive activities to teach the musical concept high and low? Look no further! Kindergarten Comparatives High & Low contains SMART board activities to visually and aurally prepare your students for the concept high and

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Activities, Songs, Interactive Whiteboard

$2.00

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Monster Melodies: mi, so, la Edition

By Katie Hays

Looking for a fun way to practice reading and identifying melodic patterns? Monster Melodies is a fun way to do so! The set includes two parts. In part 1 the monsters give students a solfege pattern to find. Students must find the correct pattern

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Activboard Activities

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Music Is...Music Advocacy Posters

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for a way to share music advocacy? Look no further! Music Is...Music Advocacy Posters are the perfect way to advocate music as a cross curricular subject. The ready to print posters include 9 pages with facts and quotes. The set

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Write the Room with Ta & Ti-Ti: Fall Edition

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for an activity to practice writing rhythm patterns, but will allow students to move around? Look no further! Write the Room with Ta & Ti-Ti Fall Edition is a great activity to get kids moving about the room, while also

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

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Write the Room with Half Notes: Fall Edition

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for an activity to practice writing rhythm patterns, but will allow students to move around? Look no further! Write the Room with Half Notes Fall Edition is a great activity to get kids moving about the room, while also practicing

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

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5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for a visual guide to the song/rhyme "5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed?" Look no further! This PDF contains adorable monkeys that provide an excellent visual to go along with the rhyme. The slides include words that are written

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Math, Arts & Music, Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Songs, Posters

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Rhythm Reading Dice Game

By Katie Hays

Practice reading quarter note, eighth note, half note and quarter note rest rhythm patterns with this fun game. Students roll the dice and then read the rhythm pattern in this SMART board activity. Rhythms are grouped sequentially.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Assessment, Flash Cards

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Engine No. 9: A Rhyme for Teaching Fast & Slow, Steady Beat, and Ta & Ti-Ti

By Katie Hays

Looking for a song that your youngest students will absolutely love? Engine No. 9 is the perfect rhyme for the littlest musicians! This rhyme is filled with many activities that will engage preschoolers, kindergarteners and first graders. This

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Songs, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

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Fall Write the Room-16th Note Edition

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for an activity to practice writing rhythm patterns, but will allow students to move around? Look no further! Write the Room with 16th Notesi Fall Edition is a great activity to get kids moving about the room, while also practicing

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Flash Cards

$2.00

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Monster Melodies: do, re, mi, so, la Edition

By Katie Hays

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Activboard Activities

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Monster Melodies: do, mi, so, la Edition

By Katie Hays

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Activboard Activities

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Koosh Quest with Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes and Quarter Note Rests

By Katie Hays

Are you tired of flashcards and are looking for a new way for your students to practice reading rhythms? Practice reading quarter note, eighth note and quarter note rest rhythms with "Koosh Quest." Students take turns tossing a koosh ball at the

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment, Flash Cards, Interactive Whiteboard

$2.00

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Koosh Quest with Half Notes

By Katie Hays

Are you looking for a more exciting way to practice rhythm reading?Practice reading quarter note, eighth note, quarter note rests, and half note rhythms with "Koosh Quest." Students take turns tossing a koosh ball at the SMART board and a rhythm

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Flash Cards, Activboard Activities

$2.00

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Koosh Quest with Instruments of the Orchestra

By Katie Hays

Identify the instruments of the orchestra with this fun activity. Students take turns tossing a koosh ball at the SMART board, and a picture or question about an instrument will pop up. Students may identify the instrument individually or the class

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Assessment, Flash Cards, Interactive Whiteboard

$2.00

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Scattered Hearts: A Koosh Activity with Half Note Rhythms

By Katie Hays

Love is in the air, along with a fun Valentine's Day activity for reading sixteenth note rhythms.Students can use pointers or a koosh ball to tap on the picture.Then read the rhythm that pops up. You may wish to use this to assess individual

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment, Flash Cards

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a Kodaly inspired elementary music teacher. I have taught in a variety of students from many diverse backgrounds including suburban, rural, low income, and bilingual. I have taught Pre-K through 5th grades.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is Kodaly inspired, with my main objective being for my students to experience the joy of music.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Countless students have given me drawings and written letters expressing how much they love and enjoy music class.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my Bachelor's of Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University and my Master's of Music Education from Illinois State University. I attended Capital University (Columbus, OH) and received my Kodaly Certification in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I live in Bloomington, IL with my two children and adorable dog.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

SUBJECTS

Specialty, Math, Numbers, Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School