Music Lesson Plans

It is now time to add rests to our music. This is basically the same lesson as lesson 8 but it includes the quarter rests. The addition of the rest means there are a lot more options for grouping the notes in sets of 4. Just a reminder that the rest gets one beat just as the quarter note does. Whenever the children are reading and clapping music it is important that the rest be "felt" even though there is no sound. For this lesson you may want to add instruments for variety. I always told my…

Use our free printable music activity as a boredom buster with kids stuck at home or as a fun part of music education in a classroom.

This Animal Actions Rhythm Game is the perfect way to get things moving and practice listening and note recognition skills at the same time.

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Want a creative way to practice rhythms and incorporate movement activities into your classroom? These activities are full of drama, movement and rhythm activities for your PreK through 2nd grade s…

What are your top 5 best hits? Here's a fun way for any music lover to analyze their favorite songs.

Fun and easy spring themed Treble pitch note naming worksheets for your younger students. No prep. Just print and copy and have fun.

If you haven't done a found sound lesson in this distance learning scenario, are you even a real music teacher?!? Just kidding, but seriously, found sound is a natural topic that's perfect to do at home. No need to save your own recycling for months, collect donations, or ask students to bring things in. And no matter what their home situation may be, they're sure to have something they can use to make music, even if it's just the floor or a stick! Here are some of my favorite lessons using…

It’s said that having a musical education can help your brain to develop stronger in other educational areas as well. While I whole-heartedly support that, I know firsthand how difficu…

Introducing Do Re Mi to kids in a visual, fun way to help them understand the notes of the scale and piano. First musical theory lesson for babies and young kids.