Simple Music Teaching

Do you need a fun first day of school activity for your music class?? Print out this survey and you are ready to go! Students can work independently or in groups. You can even make a game out of it. This is a great way to get to know your students at the beginning of the year and build a great rapport with them! Now let's have first day of school FUN!!! If you'd like a more elaborate back to school ideas, freebies, and lesson ideas, browse through my blog at simplemusicteaching.comKeepin' it si

These written response questions for The Nutcracker are PERFECT for assessing student comprehension. Packet includes: -Story Questions (goes perfectly with The Little Golden Book version of "The Nutcracker") -Music Questions -Answer Keys

A worksheet that will allow students to compose 4 beat rhythms! After composing the rhythms, students can perform them individually or in groups. Or possibly with non-pitched percussion instruments. Enjoy!

I am excited to share this simple, and fun, Winter program with you! I created this program to be inclusive by incorporating songs from a variety of Winter Celebrations, such as Christmas, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. I have used this program with a wide range of primary ages, from Pre-k through 5th grade, and have found it to be extremely successful and easy to coordinate with the grade level teachers. I usually include the lower grades (Pre-K through 1st grade), and then any of the perf

A simple, yet versatile, survey for your elementary/middle music students at the beginning of the year, or anytime you want this information from them! These questions will give you a better understanding of their musical tastes, interests, and previous knowledge! You can also use this survey as "Get-to-know-you" BINGO! And have students walk around the room to ask each other questions.

These Ukulele Christmas Carols only require 2 chords-C and F! Perfect for beginner Ukulele players!! Includes "Deck the Halls", "Jingle Bells", and "Feliz Navidad"! Enjoy!

"I am Thankful" song & activities are great for elementary music class, especially around Thanksgiving time. There is a rhythm worksheet, ukulele chords, lesson plan ideas, leaf cut-outs and more. These lesson ideas and resources are meant to be flexible in order to suit the needs of your students. Some lesson ideas include a circle time for K-2, rhythm lesson for 3rd-5th, ukulele lesson for 3rd-5th, and an "I am Thankful" leaf craft. Here is a link to the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

This bundle includes: -1 Large poster with C, F (modified), and G7 chords together -3 Large posters of individual chords-C, F (modified) and G7 chords -"You are My Sunshine" chord sheet/poster with chords included Perfect for using the sticker

Thankful Rhythms Worksheet: Students will write what they're thankful for then choose the notes and rhythms that align with the word. They'll also draw a picture that represents the word they chose. A fun rhythm lesson in the Elementary Music Classroom that also teaches students to cultivate gratitude. For more elementary music lesson ideas, visit simplemusicteaching.com/blog! Keepin' it Simple, Paige

This ukulele chord sheet for "You are my Sunshine" is perfect for printing off and hanging as a poster in your classroom, projecting on a screen, or printing for students to use! This chord sheet was made for beginners but could also be used for anyone who enjoys playing this song!

This Ukulele Chord Sheet poster for beginners is perfect for anyone teaching beginner ukulele. I created it to use with the "sticker method", in which you put corresponding colored stickers on the neck of the ukulele. This also makes great classroom decor!

An M & M Icebreaker for teachers. These are great questions that really spark meaningful conversation! Rules: 1. Choose an M & M from the jar at the center of your table. 2. Whatever color M & M you get, answer the corresponding question! 3. Give each table 5-10 minutes for everyone to answer. 4. One person from each table shares with the larger crowd. Some examples of the questions are: -An experience or memory that inspired you to become a teacher -One of your favorite songs or musicia

Use this as a poster or a print-out for your students to learn "You are My Sunshine" on the ukulele! This is especially great if you use the "sticker method" for ukulele and use the corresponding color stickers on the neck of the ukulele.

Classroom Management Poster for Music Teachers! How to use: If the class is all following directions and on-task as a group, I congratulate them and put a tally mark in the box (Daily Points box at the bottom). Once they get to 5 tally marks in the box, they get a sticker in the chart. ( I use those little circular neon stickers from Walmart)When a class gets six stickers in their box, they get a shoutout on the morning announcements as the "Music Class of the Month", 15 minutes of free time at

Are you starting a ukulele program at your school and don't know where to start? Or just need a few extra tips on how to teach beginners? Download my free cheat sheet to get some helpful and practical ideas. For more ideas on teaching ukulele, visit my blog at: simplemusicteaching.com#ukulele #ukulelesongs #ukulelechords #simplemusicteaching #musicteacher #musiceducation

Do you want to cut down on dealing with discipline problems and have more freedom to TEACH?!? So do I!!! That's why I created this "Classroom Management Cheat Sheet." All of the strategies have worked wonders with my students and changed the entire climate of my classroom! It's primarily for music teachers, or specials teachers, teaching Elementary students. But the concepts will work for any age! For more tips, visit my blog at: simplemusicteaching.comIdeas include: -Behavior Reward System -Res

Get your students to compose, and learn about literary terms, during the halloween season with a classic song, "Skin and Bones". Your administrators will love the facts that it's cross-curricular! And you will love the fact that it inspires creativity and goes perfectly with your spooky halloween lesson. Enjoy!