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Tips and Tricks for using Workstations or Centers in Your Elementary Music Class…

Instruments of China Bulletin Board - Great for use any time but great for a connection to Chinese New Year. Awesome!

Poison Rhythms - Snowball Splat Such a fun way to practice reading rhythms. I have kids clap them, but you could drum them or play them on xylophones too. 5 different levels means I can use this 1st through sixth grades! WooOot!

Picture books and chapter books for the music classroom are essentials. Explore this list of books appropriate for upper elementary that cover instruments, composers, careers, history and more.

Great ideas for dress up days or spirit days during Music In Our Schools Month. Prepare for your MIOSM celebration with lots of fun ideas.

Taming Classroom Conversations and yet encouraging essential learning conversations can be tricky! In this post learn some ideas for keeping student talking in your classroom but in a constructive way. Give those talkers something to do and teach them a

Looking for a quick and easy review game? Try Pass the Chicken! Great for any classroom, this blog post shows you how to play the game and gives you a free list of music themed categories to use. FUN for music class or any classroom.

14 Unusual Bulletin Board Boarders Pool noodles, cupcake papers, LEGOS? These unusual and incredibly fabulous border ideas are easy to do. WARNING: Using these in a hallway may cause major student traffic problems as everyone stops to take a look!

More than a reward or an incentive, these punch cards are a fun way to assess student knowledge. Use them in your classroom like an exit ticket or maybe part of a workstation rotation. Student engagement and behavior aren’t a problem with this great ide

Need a little inspiration for what to say on your classroom light box? Look no farther! These sayings are perfect for music classrooms and will be sure to light up the faces of musicians in your classroom. High school, elementary, band or choir...come up. Light it up!

Music Workstation FREE download – Note Toss. Learn how to create this DIY music center with a few easy materials. Your students will love playing this game in your classroom and you’ll love their excitement at reviewing note values. This workstation ca

Decorate your classroom with these bulletin board hacks. Easy and inexpensive ideas to add color and interest to your teaching space. Teachers love the dollar store so read on to be inspired.

Music in Our Schools Month Pennants-Deck the halls for MIOSM with these awesome pennants! No prep, just print and go!

Valentine's Day bulletin board for any classroom. Use cupcake papers to make a giant, heart-shaped "candy" box. Read this post to learn how.

Lap Packs are inexpensive ways to get students writing in music class. Customize them to include exactly what your music students need. This article has some great ideas for their use and FREE downloads!