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How to Teach Music with Jessica Grant

Feb 22, 2022

In honor of Women's History Month, I'm sharing a lesson idea that can be used in the classroom and incorporated by families at home. 

You'll hear several ideas for using listening in the classroom as a way to expose students to new artists, genres, and music. You'll also hear ideas for how to encourage families at your...


Feb 15, 2022

Amy Knous is here to share numerous game ideas to get students singing!  You’re going to hear so many fabulous ways that you can engage your students through games!  Everything from brain breaks to solfege races to octavo searches and more. 

Google Slides Link of all activities and games

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Feb 8, 2022

Listen in to hear five songs that work well for our upper elementary and middle school students.  Songs include: 1. This Ol' Man arr. by Greg Gilpin

2. The Papaya Song arr. by Greg Gilpin

3. The Clouds by Cynthia Gray

4. Listen to the Rain arr. by Sally K. Albrecht

5. Pinwheels by Francisco Nunez

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Feb 1, 2022

Have you ever struggled to get your older students to sing?  I'm sharing five ideas for helping build confidence in your students, teach musical concepts using octavos, and encourage students over time to help them sing! 

Book:  Thinking Outside the Voice Box by Dr. Bridget Sweet

Ashley Danyew's Blogpost 

Octavo: