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Classroom Instrument Sort

By Musical Gems

A lesson on classifying the unpitched percussion instruments you have in your classroom. There is a whole group instruction set of cards for you to use to discuss Woods, Metals, Drums, and Shaker/Scrapers with your students. I've included various

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

$4.50

$3.60

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Instruments of the Orchestra, String Family

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This is a packet I have used for several years which I finally got around to updating so that I could share it with you guys! You will find a page that corresponds to each member of the string family: Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, and Harp are

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

8^th, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Printables

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Instruments of the Orchestra, Brass Family

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This is a packet I created several years ago and have pulled out, dusted off and updated it to share with my friends and followers on TPT. I hope you find it useful. The packets are pretty self-explanatory and of course the answers are included.

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

8^th, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Instruments of the Orchestra, Woodwind Family

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This is a packet I have used for several years which I finally got around to updating so that I could share it with you guys! You will find a page that corresponds to each member of the WOODWIND family: piccolo, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe,

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

8^th, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

$2.40

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Orchestra Family Bundle

By Musical Gems

A convenient bundle of all four of my Orchestra Families activities. These products have been popular among teachers covering the instrument families in class or with substitutes.

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

8^th, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Printables

$12.00 $10.80

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Sleigh Ride: A Compare/Contrast Lesson

By Musical Gems

What’s included?A Play along to go with the Leopold Mozart Musical Sleigh RideA Listening Map to accompany the Leroy Anderson Sleigh RideA set of cards describing the two pieces to use as a spring board for discussion of how the pieces are the same

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Winter, Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Activities, Printables

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Peter and the Wolf Student Booklet

By Musical Gems

I have used this booklet for years and decided to spiff it up to go with my other products on TPT. I have found it very useful. Students copy the names of the characters and the instruments on the lines below their pictures and then spend time

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Instruments of the Orchestra - Percussion Family

By Musical Gems

Here is my completed a companion packet to the String, Brass, and Woodwind families of the orchestra. These packets have been popular purchases. I hope those of you who have purchased the other packets find this one as useful as the rest. Suggested

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

8^th, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Printables

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$2.40

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Peter and the Wolf Rhythm Reading Activity

By Musical Gems

I created these cards for use with your students as you study Peter and the Wolf. While you are busy studying the connections between the characters and the instruments and teaching the musical themes for each character, here is a fun way to keep up

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

$4.00

$3.20

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Peter and the Wolf Character/Instrument Cards

By Musical Gems

I created these for my own classroom and decided they were something others might enjoy using. I happen to think they turned out rather well! Ha! I always start off my Peter and the Wolf unit with the story and I've seen several good story products

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Posters, Flash Cards, Printables

$4.00

$3.20

Digital Download PDF (4.76 MB)

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Fifty Nifty by Ray Charles

By Musical Gems

I created this file to use with the song Fifty Nifty United States by Ray Charles. The signs/posters could be used to spiff up the song for a performance of the song. As the B section of the song goes along each singer holds up the corresponding

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Songs

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$2.40

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Nutcracker Student Packet

By Musical Gems

Students use this packet to take notes about each section of the Nutcracker Suite. They will discover the form, meter, and distinguishing elements such as featured solo instruments or tempo. Also included is a composer bio of Peter Tchaikovsky and a

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Activities, Printables

$3.00

$2.40

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Music Sleuth Training Set 1

By Musical Gems

Ever have a class walk in who is still asleep first thing in the morning? Or a class full of 'Chatty Cathys' who need help focusing? This packet of 5 minutes warm ups can help you get your class time started with focus, repetition and best of all

Subjects:

Arts, Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.50

$2.80

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Peter and the Wolf Bundle

By Musical Gems

This is a bundle of all of my Peter and the Wolf products. Included in this bundle:PATW Student bookletPATW Rhythm activityPATW Composition pagePATW Composer BioPATW Reward BraceletsPATW Character/Instrument Matching Posters

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Posters, Activities, Printables

$20.50 $18.45

$14.76

Bundle

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Snowman Note Value Bulletin Board Kit

By Musical Gems

This cute bulletin board will do double duty for you and your students. Included you will find 1. Bulletin board display option- print pdf using poster setting; 2. Poster option- print actual size or use the poster setting on the pdf; and 3.

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Posters, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.50

$3.60

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Holiday Songs Play Along Bundle

By Musical Gems

I've bundled my 3 holiday play alongs into one file. This download includes chord accompaniment play alongs for - Jolly Old St. Nicholas- Jingle Bells- Silent NightThese work great with Resonator Bells, tone chimes, handbells or boomwhackers.Enjoy!

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Vocal Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities

$6.00 $5.40

$4.32

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Peter and the Wolf Rhythm Composition

By Musical Gems

As a follow up activity to the Rhythm Composing with instruments or to go hand in hand with that activity, here is a personal page that students may use to record their compositions on paper. The beat boxes page are sized to accept the rhythms

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$4.00

$3.20

Digital Download PDF (4.19 MB)

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Orff Posters-Balloon Theme

By Musical Gems

Use this colorful set of Orff Posters to teach respect and care for your instruments as well as teaching students which instruments are which. You might also enjoy these other products from Musical Gems: Balloon Theme Hand Signs Notes and Rests

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Posters, Printables

$4.50

$3.60

Digital Download PDF (6.07 MB)

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Dynamics Mobiles - Balloon Theme

By Musical Gems

This is a great product because it is different from anything I have yet to find. I hope you like it as much as I do. Assemble these mobiles that teach and hang them from the ceiling of your classroom! Cute, easy, and guaranteed charm! Check out

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Posters

$4.50

$3.60

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Nutcracker Bundle

By Musical Gems

Included in this bundle -Teacher Directions- teaching ideas for using these files in your music classes. -Nutcracker Posters that match student answer documents. -Nutcracker sighting cards-students fill out card to tell which segments of the

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Posters, Activities, Assessment

$10.00 $6.00

$4.80

Digital Download ZIP (6.21 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

27 years of teaching Elementary Music in the suburbs of Houston,TX. I am also co-director of our district Elementary Honor Choir.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm an eclectic teacher using a variety of methodologies to work with my students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BMME - Abilene Christian University MS - University of Houston - Clear Lake

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter, Place Value

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