Accessible Music Room
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Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
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Elise Hackl-Blumstein (she/her) is a neurodivergent accessible music teacher & accessibility coach in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, working with neurodiverse individuals from preschool through adulthood. Elise is a proud alum of Illinois State University (BS in Music and Special Education '14), Concordia University Chicago (MA '17, MMEd with Principal Certification '22), and Wichita State University (MME '19). Elise's main focus in her research is training and preparation for accessible classrooms. In 2018, Elise was nominated for the Illinois State Board of Education 'Those Who Excel' Teacher of the Year program.
Elise's contributions can be found in music journals, podcasts, texts, and social media around the world. Elise currently serves as the director of the International Championships of High School (ICHSA) and judge of Collegiate a Cappella. In order to help make music more accessible for all, In addition to workshops and training, Elise provides resources designed with accessibility in mind and often shares lessons and activities on her teacher Instagram page @accessiblemusicroom.
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Instrument Bingo
This Instrument Bingo Pack comes with 15 different Instrument Bingo Cards and Instrument Cut-Outs. It is perfect for an end of the year activity, instrument family review, and special learners!
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music
Frozen the Musical Lesson
This google slides lesson features information all about the musical Frozen! The lesson includes: 4 Fact Slides 2 Trailer Links (Frozen on Broadway & Frozen the Musical) 4 Performance Links 3 slides for rhythms to play along (both iconic & standard notation, quarter and half notes) extra slides for you to add anything else Additionally, 2 pdf worksheets are included: 1 Compare & Contrast Worksheet 1 "All About the song" worksheet
1st - 5th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Don't Stop Believin' Play Alongs (Adapted)
This awesome play along is for the song "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Adapted for students who use colors, standard notation, iconic notation, and more- this will be a great play along for you and your students! The 33 page activity includes: -rhythm review (3 pages of standard notation, 5 pages iconic, 3 pages of adapted iconic) -color-coded lead sheets -colored instrumentation (for boomwhackers, orff, and bells) -building a chord pages
3rd - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
All About Beatboxing Lesson: The Basic Drum Kit
Click here for a video preview!Introduction to Beatboxing: The Basic Drum Kit This lesson includes one 30-minute slideshow featuring videos, extension websites, and information all about the drum kit and how it relates to beatboxing. Included in the lesson is a link to a google form and two differentiated worksheets (with answer keys), as well as "how to" videos.
2nd - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Beatbox Escape Room
View a preview HEREThis Beatbox Escape Room is a great way to get students engage and practice the skills of beatboxing! This room comes with a 16 page slideshow, 11 question google form and answer key, and video examples for listening samples. Low prep, this can provide data right back to you after a 25 minute lesson!
4th - 9th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
April Fun Rhythm Pack
This April rhythm packed is full of fun rhythm activities for April, including 3 original chants. Included in the pack are: -4 April Codebreaker worksheets -4 sets of April write the room rhythms using quarter note, eighth note, half note, rest, sixteenth note, and triplet - April is Coming chant for Spring (with composition page) -Garden Choice chant for Spring (with manipulatives and composition page) -Mother earth chant for Spring (with decode the rhythm pages)
1st - 6th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
All About Beatboxing Lesson: Intro to Vocal Percussion
Click Here for a PreviewIntroduction to Beatboxing: Intro to Vocal Percussion This lesson includes one 30-minute slideshow featuring videos and an interactive sound board related to beatboxing basics. Included in the lesson is a link to two differentiated worksheets (with answer keys), a composition page and
2nd - 8th
Art, Music, Music Composition
Instrument Family Centers
This instrument family centers pack includes 20 pages of instrument centers, with 8+ activities including: -Compose an Instrument Rhythm (template and instrument cards) -Dot/color the instrument family (one page per family) -Sort by instrument family -Instrument cards (labeled and non-labeled) -Instrument rhythm card match -Instrument rhythm clip it -Instrument family cross offs Perfect for any class focused on the instruments of the orchestra, this pack can be used as 8 centers, reinforcing act
3rd - 5th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Welcome Back Escape Room
Have students test their knowledge regarding note values, instruments, and more while trying to solve the mystery word! This 30 minute interactive activity is back-to-school themed, perfect for learners online or collaborating using a device, especially to set expectations for group work at the beginning of the year. The escape room utilizes interactive canva pdfs, and students can write answers on a printed version or using an editing tool like adobe or kami. The answer to the puzzle is "Welcom
3rd - 6th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Cloudy Skies
Cloudy Skies is a great lesson for springtime! A downloaded zip file includes: -27 page powerpoint - 1 poster - 4 rhythm match cards -1 manipulative page (for quarter and eighth note rhythm/icon matches) -1 accompaniment track (in both .m4a and .mp3 formats) The powerpoint includes a fun interactive game to go along with the song. Great for introducing triplets, minor/different modes, and perfect for a rainy day!
2nd - 4th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Trash: A 2 Lesson Early Childhood Music Unit
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards, this 2 lesson unit is designed for early childhood students to interact, engage, and create music with one overarching theme: trash! Each lesson has 5 activities with original songs (mp3s), pdf slides, manipulatives, and comes with a teacher guide for pacing and lesson planning. Lesson 1: What Do People Throw Away? Warm-Up: Toss and Throw Echo/Repeat Song: Is This Trash? Instrument Activity: Trash Can Movement Activity: Recycle Listening Activity: Use
PreK - 2nd
Art, Music, Other (ELA)
Once You Pop, You Can't Stop (Pop it Rhythm Activity)
These activities are created to intentionally embed pop-its into the music room! Using quarter and eight note rhythms, students will practice, read, compose, and play along to a fun song! Included in this packet are: -Pop it Song (mp3) -Pop it Beat Cards (pre-made, standard & iconic notation) -Pop it Rhythm Cards (pre-made, standard & iconic notation) -Student Rhythm Creation Template (with standard & iconic notation choices) -Movement Cards -Stop (Listen) & Go (Play) Cards -Movement
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Quarter Note & Eighth Note Listening Assginment
This 4 page listening assignment plays 4 rhythms using quarter notes and eighth notes. With editable google slides, students can drag the eighth and quarter note icons to the rhythm they hear. Perfect for google classroom, where you can simply share and each student gets a copy! Audio is included.
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
St. Patrick's Day Bundle!
This St. Patrick's Day Bundle is perfect for all of your rhythm & composition needs, especially for quarter and eighth notes! It includes: St. Patrick's Day Rhythm SlidesSt. Patrick's Day Rhythm/Icon CardsSt. Patrick's Day Rhythm/Icon CardsLucky Leprechaun: A St. Patrick's Day Chant Pot of Gold: A St. Patrick's Day Chant
K - 4th
Music, Music Composition
M is for Monkey: Early Childhood Music Lesson
This engaging arts lesson is designed for early childhood students, all about lions! A national core arts standards-aligned lesson with 5 original songs, mp3 recordings, pre-made slides and manipulatives are ready for you to download and use with ease! The lesson is designed for early childhood, with manipulatives and visuals to ensure social-emotional learning and accessibility for all students. Songs included are: A Monkey Out to Play (Vocal Exploration) Monkey See, Monkey Do (Echo/Partner Son
PreK - 1st
Dance, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Same and Different: A Music Lesson with Cats
This lesson is a great way to teach same and different, and learn a fun song about cats! Click here for a preview. Included are 2 slide decks, 1 with the song "I Love Cats," and a second "Same and Different Cats." The first slide deck teaches the song "I Love Cats," and is perfect for introducing rests or pauses in music. The second slide deck features 6 same/different cat comparisons, all virtually incorporated! Included is also the mp3 file of "I Love Cats."
PreK - 2nd
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
L is for Lion: Songs and Activities
This engaging arts lesson is designed for early childhood students, all about lions! A national core arts standards-aligned lesson with 5 original songs, mp3 recordings, pre-made slides and manipulatives are ready for you to download and use with ease! The lesson is designed for early childhood, with manipulatives and visuals to ensure social-emotional learning and accessibility for all students. Songs included are: When the Lion Roars (Vocal Exploration) Oh, Lion (Echo/Partner Song) Lion Jumps
PreK - 2nd
Art, Music
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.6
All About Beatboxing Lesson 3: Basic Phrases 1
Click here for a previewBeatboxing Lesson 3: Basic Phrases 1 This lesson includes one 30-minute slideshow featuring videos and an interactive sound board related to beatboxing basics. Included in the lesson is a link to two differentiated worksheets (with answer keys), a composition page and a worksheet.
2nd - 8th
Art, Music, Music Composition
Coffee Rhythms Activity
This fun activity set is all about coffee! Using quarter notes, eighth notes, and rests, this activity pack has students sort coffee items into 4 rhythm categories. Students also have the opportunity to compose a coffee rhythm, and a clip chart assessment of 8 coffee rhythm cards is included.
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Be Mine, Valentine
This song is a great one for Valentine's Day! Great for teaching beat, rhythm, introducing triplets, and working with the melodic scale. It includes: -Song Lyrics -Sheet Music -Beat Pages (iconic notation) -Rhythm Page (standard notation) -Composition Page (8 beats using quarter note, eighth note pair, triplet)
K - 3rd
Music, Other (Performing Arts)
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Experience
Elise Hackl-Blumstein (she/her) is a neurodivergent accessible music teacher & accessibility coach in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, working with neurodiverse individuals from preschool through adulthood. Elise is a proud alum of Illinois State University (BS in Music and Special Education '14), Concordia University Chicago (MA '17, MMEd with Principal Certification '22), and Wichita State University (MME '19). Elise's main focus in her research is training and preparation for accessible classrooms. In 2018, Elise was nominated for the Illinois State Board of Education 'Those Who Excel' Teacher of the Year program.
Elise's contributions can be found in music journals, podcasts, texts, and social media around the world. Elise currently serves as the director of the International Championships of High School (ICHSA) and judge of Collegiate a Cappella. In order to help make music more accessible for all, In addition to workshops and training, Elise provides resources designed with accessibility in mind and often shares lessons and activities on her teacher Instagram page @accessiblemusicroom.
Teaching style
I believe that all students learn differently, and that differentiated instruction is a large part of the classroom. Because of this, most of my lessons are differentiated for not only special learners, but also for each learner's strengths and weaknesses.
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