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Instrumental music lessons for Easel
Drum Dream Girl based Printable activities + music extensions for Hispanic book
I am currently working to add more children's books into my elementary music lessons. This Drum Dream Girl is always a huge hit with my elementary music students-- especially during Hispanic Heritage Month!This lesson is based off of the book Drum Dream Girl. I found this book in my school's library and it was PERFECT for my lessons. It is based on the true story of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a famous percussionist that broke the taboo on female drummers in Cuba! It mentions many different styles
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Book Based Music Lesson Bundle 1 for Elementary Music
The Tabla a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Tabla, a unique instrument from north India. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 3 YouTube videos with 13 follow-up questions including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and very brief essay format questions (requesting at least 5 sentences).This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version for Easel by TpT so you can ge
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6th - 9th
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I Know a Shy Fellow who Swallowed a Cello | Instrument Families Lesson
Do you want to know what my absolute favorite book in the elementary music room is? I Know a Shy Fellow who Swallowed a Cello. It is so silly but so good. I love it. My kids love it. This year, I wanted to use it in a more meaningful way, so I used it to help my students learn about the instrument families. This lesson includes posters of each instrument, instrument cards for sorting, and four worksheets.This lesson was not created to be a sub plan, HOWEVER, I left it for my substitute the other
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Book Based Music Lesson Bundle 1 for Elementary Music
Print and Go Emergency Sub Plans for the Non Music Substitute (Writing Prompts)
I don't know what substitutes look like in your building, but in my school, subs are not allowed to touch technology, they know nothing about music, and my students act like crazies. So when I look at most elementary music sub plans, they do not work for me. So I decided to make some elementary music (or beginning band or choir or music theory....) sub plans that would work for my classroom-- and hopefully yours too!These sub plans are designed to be used at any point in the year. Therefore, the
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Elementary Music Sub Tub Bundle (Print + Go for the Non-Musical Sub!)
Concert Research Paper for missed concert make up assignment or easy sub plans
This versatile assignment has many uses in any band, orchestra, chorus, or other music ensemble classroom! You can use it for missed concert make up assignment alternative, easy sub plans for middle school or high school, assessment of the socio-historical context of a concert repertoire’s unit of study, or building research skills using the library or online sources.What’s Included: student directions sheet, two ready to print pages for student written response, and a grading rubric (fillable r
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7th - 10th
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Dolly Parton for Elementary Music
This collection of Google Slides, lesson plans, and worksheets are designed to introduce Dolly Parton and her music to your elementary music classes. With three different lessons, each geared towards a different age level, there is a lot of flexibility for incorporating this in your classes. Each lesson focuses on one of Dolly's songs:Kindergarten/1st: My Tennessee Mountain Home (with movement and drawing activities)2nd/3rd: My Coat of Many Colors (with a guided worksheet to discuss the story)4t
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Inspirational Women in Music Bundle: Dolly Parton, Selena, and Odetta
Pop Music 101 - 4 Lessons to Study the POP genre, inspired by Marianas Trench
Use A Popular Song To Teach The Characteristics of Pop MusicThis lesson pack is inspired by Marianas Trench’s 2014 hit single, “Pop 101”. It uses many musical devices mentioned in the lyrics of the song to explore the characteristics of the pop music genre. The four lessons are:1) What is pop music?2) Music genre comparison3) Pop song scavenger hunt4) Wrap-UpBecause of copyright restrictions the actual recording and lyrics cannot be provided in this lesson plan, however they are easily found on
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5th - 8th
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Music Alternative Assignments - Digital Music Resources
If you have students who cannot attend certain music events such as concerts or field trips, it's often difficult to find a good alternative assignment. This booklet contains 5 assignments perfect for the music classroom!These assignments are appropriate for elementary, middle school and high school students, with slight adjustments. Includes:Unique and interesting writing promptsEssay topics with a citations pageIllustrations worksheet with titles of listening examples to use as the storylinePe
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Didgeridoo a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Didgeridoo, a unique instrument from the indigenous people of Australia. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 4 YouTube videos with 15 follow-up questions including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and a very brief essay format question (requesting at least 5 sentences).This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version f
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6th - 9th
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Instrument Family Unit with video, audio, games, worksheets & assessments
This editable Google Slides Instrument Family Unit is perfect for in person & distance learning and contains:Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, & String family information & picturesTimbre & Listening Samples (Rights belong to original artists)Instrument song (German Folk Song)10 Unique/diverse Bingo cards - printable & digital!Study Guide & pop quizAssessment & Answer Key These slides are able to be used in a virtual, hybrid, or in-person classroom, both synchronously &
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 2nd Grade | 30% off
Music Listening Journal that Works for ANY Piece of Music
This music listening journal works well with upper elementary, middle school, and high school. Questions encourage deeper level thinking and promote healthy conversation about the musical elements. This listening journal can be used with ANY piece of music - from symphonies to pop tunes!Also check out Orchestra, Concert Band, or Jazz Band? Instrumental Ensembles Music Listening Journal.You may also like:➯ Instrument Families Unit➯ Theory Experts: A K-12 Music Theory Curriculum➯ Music Cultures
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3rd - 12th
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Selena for Elementary Music
This collection of Google Slides, lesson plans, and worksheets are designed to introduce Selena Quintanilla-Perez and her music to your elementary music classes. With three different lessons, each geared towards a different age level, there is a lot of flexibility for incorporating this in your classes. Each lesson focuses on one of Selena's songs:Kindergarten/1st: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (with body percussion and drawing activities)2nd/3rd: Baila Esta Cumbia (with a movement activity and worksheet)4t
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Also included in: Inspirational Women in Music Bundle: Dolly Parton, Selena, and Odetta
Prokofiev's "Peter & the Wolf" Storytelling & Listening Unit
Prokofiev’s brilliant ballet "Peter & the Wolf" comes to life in these slides! Students will learn each character’s melodic motif in linked listening slides as well as the instrument responsible for the melodies. Instrument families are introduced and students can practice classifying common string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.Worksheets are editable, can be completed online, and have answer keys! Usually I delete those slides before sharing with students, but they are skip
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 2nd Grade | 30% off
Sakura: Lesson plan and Orff arrangements for ukulele and percussion
This is a beautiful Japanese folk song, which I have arranged for young children to sing and play. The translation is an amalgam of the research I was able to do without the help of a speaker of Japanese, but I hope it captures the spirit of the song while remaining easy to sing. I have presented this in the form of a lesson outline with options for younger or older students differentiated along the way, culminating in a couple of options for a written assessment task. You could pick and choose
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1st - 4th
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The Shamisen a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Shamisen, a unique instrument from Japan. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 5 YouTube videos with 14 follow-up questions including multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank.This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version for Easel by TpT so you can get it to your students in many different ways, no matter the situation! *A
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6th - 9th
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Rhythm Counting Basics: 8th Note Triplets #2
"Why are there three notes on this one beat? AND what is that number 3 above those three notes?" Triplets can be confusing for students, This product can help.The first three slides can be a visual aid while explaining triplets. How they are similar yet different than normal subdivision of notes? These compare and contrast slides will help.Use with: > Large group instruction - project slides - explain - count, clap - play > Individual drill and assessment > In c
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6th - 9th
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Expressing the Blues: Integrating Music with Social Emotional Learning
Six lessons for integrating the blues to social-emotional learning. Such content includes: Lesson 1: Am I Blue Today?; Lesson 2: Field Hollers or Cry; Lesson 3: Spirituals as Acapella; Lesson 4: The Beginning; Lesson 5: Accompanying Instruments; Lesson 6: My Blues Song Form; and Worksheets. Besides the worksheets, the lesson plans include each lesson component.
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3rd - 12th
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Sesere Eeye, traditional Torres Strait Islander song and dance lesson ideas
Sesere Eeye is a song and dance from the Torres Strait Islands. Sesere is a kingfisher, but most of the words are not actually from the Torres Strait Islands, but from other Pacific Islander groups, and this song emerged after European contact which brought the peoples together. This is a great song for limited range singing and recorder playing (drm) and for teaching the concept of meter changing.
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4th - 6th
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SCOTT JOPLIN Lesson Plan with Maple Leaf Rag and Choreography Activity
Learn about the life and music of Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade or fifth grade and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learne
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1st - 5th
Mr. Everybody's Recorder Book 2
Recorder Book 2 introduces the notes F, E, D, C, F# and Bb. You will love the accompaniments which also contain progressive harmony or duet parts. Ideal arrangements for programs whose rehearsal accompaniment are with and without the melody and harmony parts.
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4th - 8th
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Rhythm Counting Basics: SYNCOPATION #1
Is SYNCOPATION the next rhythmic hurdle for your students? This newest edition of my “Rhythm Counting Basics” series is just what you need. Help your students recognize, understand, count and perform these common syncopated rhythms.Explanation of "short-long-short" syncopation conceptIllustrates how syncopation is created using tiesQuarter-Half-Quarter, 8th-Quarter-8th, 16th-8th-16th syncopations Applicable to NAfME (National Association for Music Education) Music Standards and NCCAS (Nationa
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6th - 8th
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Genres of Music TECHNO Word Search with Fact Sheet and Questions
This wordsearch activity focuses on understanding more about TECHNO genre of music.Designed for students to work independently if needed - so great for a substitute/ relief/ cover lesson.Page 1: Fact SheetPage 2: Main Points Page 3: QuestionsPage 4: Word SearchPage 6: Teacher Instructions Page 7 - 9: Teacher AnswersBasic Activity Instructions:Read the factsheet to find out about this genreWrite 6 main points Answer the questions Find the words in the wordsearchWhat is the fact sheet for?A snap-s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Music Genres BUNDLE of 9 x word searches with fact sheet & questions
ANTONIO VIVALDI Lesson Plan with 4 Seasons Activities and Art and Sonnets
Learn about the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities; one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old.Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" section
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K - 5th
Film Music BATMAN BEGINS Word Search
This wordsearch activity focuses on understanding more about FILM MUSIC. The activities are designed to help students learn more about how film music was used in BATMAN BEGINS the first movie in the DARK KNIGHT Trilogy.Designed for students to work independently if needed - so great for a substitute/ relief/ cover lesson.Page 1: Fact SheetPage 2: Main PointsPage 3: QuestionsPage 4: Word SearchPage 5 & 9: Teacher Instructions and AnswersBasic Activity Instructions:Read the factsheet informat
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Film Music Wordsearch BUNDLE
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