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Music Connects-by Jen

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“Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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Orchestra Seating Chart Instrument Classification

By Music Connects-by Jen

This is a hands-on, formative assessment on the Instruments of the Symphony Orchestra. Use for entire class or center instruction. Print out the pages and students have to cut and glue the instruments where they belong.

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Printables

$2.00

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Introduction to the Musical Newsies

By Music Connects-by Jen

Great resource to display on Smart Board or print out and give to each student at the start of viewing, Newsies. Definitions of a musical, newsie and much more on this handout!

Subjects:

Vocal Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Printables

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50 States and Their 50 Songs

By Music Connects-by Jen

A great Powerpoint that can be used in class or as a bulletin board. Each state is represented so you can focus on your own state, and then branch out with the entire country and all 50 states! Can be used with songs like, "Fifty Nifty" or "This

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Peter and the Wolf integrated Packet

By Music Connects-by Jen

A great packet to incorporate CCSS at the same time learning about the classic musical story, Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. A page for every instrument and discussion on what feelings are being conveyed by the sound of the instrument and

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Workbooks, Projects, Printables

CCSS:

SL.1.2, SL.1.4

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Ode to Joy Playing Sheets

By Music Connects-by Jen

Music to play for all ages. Pages include solfege, musical alphabet, and numbers for any and all methodologies. Colored charts match boomwhackers and combination desk bells. Can be used for centers or whole class instruction. Older students could

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

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Louis Armstrong Integrated ELA, Music, Character Lessons

By Music Connects-by Jen

Louis Armstrong, Jazz Legend Power Point lessons Students will learn about history of Louis Armstrong with focus around his famous song, "What A Wonderful World". ELA, Music, and Common Core Standards integrated into this interactive lesson.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Sound of Music Introduction

By Music Connects-by Jen

A great way to begin before watching the "Sound of Music". Includes facts and information about the musical and the history of the memoir it was taken from.

Subjects:

U.S. History, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

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Valentine Rhythms Match!

By Music Connects-by Jen

A fun way to review or introduce rhythms including quarter notes, quarter rests, eighth notes, and half notes. Match the word or Valentine phrase with the correct rhythm 21 words/rhythms to match! For an added challenge, use the blank hearts and

Subjects:

Music, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Hot Cross Buns Playing Sheets

By Music Connects-by Jen

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Printables

$1.50

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My Book of Ringing Sounds Unit

By Music Connects-by Jen

This can be used as a unit in music class or as an interdisciplinary focus in an EC, Kindergarten, or First Grade Classroom. This unit connects music with ELA, Math, and Science Standards and provides a packet with a focus on multiple instruments

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Projects, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

K.G.A.1, W.K.2

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Classic Songs for Music Notation Work

By Music Connects-by Jen

Use some or all of these pages to help students see and hear the correct notes to class songs! The bottom portion of the pages challenges them to apply their musical knowledge by writing the correct notes to the next words of the song. A built-in

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Introduction to Musical Oliver!

By Music Connects-by Jen

Great resource to display on Smartboard or copy and pass out to start unit on viewing the Musical Oliver! Defines vocabulary words of a musical, and more!

Subjects:

Vocal Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables

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6 Traits of Writing Music Posters

By Music Connects-by Jen

Great posters that connect the value of musical compositions with the skills of great writers!

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.00

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Nutcracker Virtual Music Room

By Music Connects-by Jen

Do you and your students enjoy the Nutcracker Ballet in the month of December? Than this is the resource for you! In-person or virtual students can enjoy the many links and resources about the Nutcracker Suite.

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

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

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$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Classic Song for Valentine's Day

By Music Connects-by Jen

The classic song, "A You're Adorable" sings through the alphabet in a very cute, loving way. Students love the catchy tune. Use this resource as an extension for students to make up their own adjective-A you're awesome..or whatever they choose.

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables

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Jingle Bells Playing Sheet

By Music Connects-by Jen

Great resource to use for playing bells, keyboard, boomwhackers, any melodic instrument. Contains first part of song and challenges players to figure out the next part of this traditional song. Could be used for older students to transcribe onto

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

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

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Printables

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Trolls World Tour Intro-Styles of Music

By Music Connects-by Jen

Introduce styles of music with this great infographic on Trolls World Tour! Could be a unit on Styles of music, or a reward with a fun, educational movie day!

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

CCSS:

SL.2.2, CCRA.L.1

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12 Days of Christmas Holiday Fun

By Music Connects-by Jen

Use this digital resource to compare and contrast and learn about the 12 Days of Christmas. Perfect for in-person or virtual learning.

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

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

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$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Halloween Song Fun

By Music Connects-by Jen

A fun page that gives you lots of Halloween musical fun--can be used for virtual and in-person. Rhythms, dances and more!

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

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

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$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Digital Jingle Bells Fun Facts and More!

By Music Connects-by Jen

A fun way for kids to compare and contrast and learn about this seasonal favorite, Jingle Bells!Supports in-person or virtual learning.

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

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

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$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

24 year General Music Teacher with Instrumental background as well.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Dynamic, energetic teacher that teaches music with an interdisciplinary and multiple intelligence (MI) focus.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

NBCT, Certificate of Excellence-Civic Music Association, Milwaukee, WI

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA Fine Arts, UWM M.Ed. Concordia University, OR

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Passionate Educator, Mom, and wife! Enjoy working with kids and making connections with content areas-literacy, music, science, you name it! Engaged learning is quality learning.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Other (ELA), Professional Development, Writing