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DIY Instrument Sorting Puzzle for the Elementary Music Classroom
This DIY instrument sorting puzzle is incredibly easy, involving a trip to the dollar store and a permanent marker. Though I'm using the example of instrument family sorting, you can use these puzzles for all sorts of music concepts. I'll be sharing exactly how I made...
Coquí, the Little Frog for the Elementary Music Classroom
The common coquí is a species of frog that's unique to Puerto Rico. It's also the subject of today's song. The song talks about the sounds of the coquí and how that familiar sound brings comfort and peace. If you'd like to explore more Latin-American folk songs, be...
Summer Favorites
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I recently moved this summer. Let's hear a collective groan for the bittersweet pain of moving. Our to-do list for the new house is stamped with an infinity sign, so I thought it might be nice to make a different list. A...
Little Johnny Brown
Little Johnny Brown has a beautiful melody and contains plenty of opportunities for call and response in both melody and in actions. Little Johnny Brown is a song that comes from the Gullah people of Georgia, and "Much of this music is based on play parties and...
Spring Favorites
I'm so happy to be writing about my spring favorites right now. We've finally experienced some sunshine and warmth here, and I'm looking forward to seeing the world in full bloom soon. I have several favorites on my list this season, running the gamut from music...
Ha’kyo Jung for the Elementary Music Classroom
Ha'kyo Jung is a children's song from Korea that would be great for practicing half note, as well as pentatonic melodies. I used to teach Ha'kyo Jung in my class from a recording by the Making Music series (a lifetime ago). You can also find this song in the book...
