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Teaching Music In Joy

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Kristin Lukow's Basketballs To The Beat!

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Jumping for Joy! A Jump Band Guide by Kristin Lukow

By Teaching Music In Joy

Teachers have been asking me for years to share how I teach Kathryn Short's fabulous Rainbow Jump Bands! I have finally compiled my best tips, tricks and techniques into one easy to use resource! It includes a playlist of songs with tempos

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Music, Physical Education, Dance

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

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$5.00

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Kristin Lukow's Basketballs To The Beat!

By Teaching Music In Joy

Music and Basketball have this in common: RHYTHM! I have been teaching note values, beat and rhythm using basketballs for years. Now, due to repeated requests from my music teacher friends, I have put four of those routines to paper so others can

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Music, Other (Music), Physical Education

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

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Would You Rather? Music Style.

By Teaching Music In Joy

There is a new app called, "Would You Rather?" It gives you two (often strange) scenarios and asks which one "would you rather?" My family had a lot of fun playing this game long before there was an app for it! I thought it would be fun to create

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Games

$1.50

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Painless Plans for the Elementary Music Substitute

By Teaching Music In Joy

These are UPDATED plans I leave for my substitute! I never know if I am going to have a "music person" in my room so these plans are do-able for ANY substitute teacher. I have a "Sub Tub" which contains the supplies mentioned on the paper.

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Other (Music)

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

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Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Movin' and Groovin' Music Vocabulary Words

By Teaching Music In Joy

Here are 40 basic music vocabulary words set to music and movement. I have created all of these over many years and use them every single day in my classroom! I have the words listed and how to sing, dance and move your way into understanding

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Vocabulary, Music, Other (Music)

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

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Activities, Songs

$2.00

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Cool Composition Paper for Beginning Recorder Players!

By Teaching Music In Joy

This is a three page composition paper that will lead young students through a step-by-step process of composing an eight measure recorder piece! I created it for my 3rd graders who are beginning recorder players. It could be used for other

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

Grades:

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

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Activities, Songs, Lesson

$1.50

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Rhythm Chart

By Teaching Music In Joy

Here is a simple rhythm grid for your students to fill in to aide in understanding of note values and their relationship to each other. I have provided 2 key options. I project these and review how to draw the notes and then project the blank one

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.09 MB)

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Grand Old Flag / Stars and Stripes Forever :: Rhythm Basketball

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Music and Basketball have this in common: RHYTHM! I have been teaching note values, beat and rhythm using basketballs for years. This is my stand alone Rhythm Basketball product. It's one of my favorites. The MP3 is not included but can be

Subjects:

U.S. History, Music, Other (Music)

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

35 years of elementary music classroom education. Pianist, vocalist and worship leader. Adult education facilitator.

MY TEACHING STYLE

As a music teacher, I aim to cultivate a growing musical awareness by providing enthusiastic instruction in music fundamentals and guidance in musical creativity.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Nebraska Loves Our Public Schools highlighted teacher - 2010.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BME in music education from The University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The products I share here on TPT are ones I have created for use in my own classroom! I know they work because I use them!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I'm the wife of my hunky hubby, the mother of three married children, Mimi to six beautiful grandchildren, musician, explorer, gardener and gravel road walker. I was diagnosed with MS in 2009 and am currently living symptom free. I'm blessed beyond words.