I’m back this week with another action-packed song and game. This one involves a witch, kidnapping, and tug-of-war. Who says we don’t have adventures in the music room? THE GAME 1. One student is chosen to be the witch. 2. The...
On a Mountain is a great song to use with skipping rope. As your students are having fun skipping rope, you can teach them about musical form. I’ve even included some ideas for modifications for younger students and alternatives for skipping rope. Skipping Rope...
It was about this time each year that I started to plan for Tideo in second grade. The accompanying dance is perfect for introducing students to barred sixteenth notes. And the rest of the rhythms in the song are great for reviewing barred eighth and quarter notes. Be...
Years ago, I paid little attention to my emotional or physical health. I felt like it was selfish to pay attention to my health when my students and friends seemed more deserving of my time and energy. Sound familiar? For me, it was a dangerous mindset, and one that...
Remember the time that my eustachian tube planned a coup against the rest of my ear? Well, it’s happened again. So here I am, with amplified sounds and an echo in my ear that sounds like a deranged robot. I’ve made another appointment with an ENT. But in...
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