I'm a beginning orchestra teacher that teaches in five different elementary schools. I've always been a fan of making things for my students that will help them succeed, so I've decided to put my skills to the test. :)
Read for loads of fun with a quick paced learning timeline? These songs are for you! Always receive free updates when songs are added to the bundle! Holiday Songs"The Basics" Greatest HitsTV/Movie Themes
Set your students up for success in their first year playing with this digital practice journal. Students will have a weekly playing activity as well as a reflection page. Questions can be edited as you see fit. Print out the slideshow back to back for a physical version as well!
This map is based around the National Common Core Arts Standards for Music and splits up a yearlong class of second year players into six units. Teachers can go in any order they prefer, but all the information is in one place. Color coded by unit, this map breaks things down from objectives to vocabulary as well as activities to focus on in between! Includes both a PDF version as well as a google sheet for easy editing should you want to adjust!
Have students color in each level of the flag as they progress through orchestra, band, or recorder karate!
Need Karate booklets to get started?
Orchestra Karate - Treble
Orchestra Karate - Alto Clef
Orchestra Karate - Bass
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Ever wanted to take your beginners on a safari? Now is your chance! Grab this training bundle that's great for a quick back to school lesson plan! All instruments are written in D Major for easy ensemble playing but can be easily used on any two consecutive strings. Treble Clef OnlyAlto Clef OnlyBass Clef Only
4th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Do you use Essential Elements Book 1 with your orchestra students? Do you want a set group of assessment songs in one place? This packet follows the Essential Elements Quiz songs in the book. I allow students to write things in their own book. Once they come to test for their belt, they have to use this copy with no extra writing on it. Orchestra Karate is a great motivator for students. It adds some friendly competition to class!
Complete year curriculum guides for orchestras in: 1st year (4th/5th Grade)2nd year (5th/6th Grade)3rd year (6th/7th Grade) - coming soon!4th year (7th/8th Grade) - coming soon!
I've been tasked with creating a super hero theme this year and decided to go ahead and make a similar version of my Orchestra Karate booklets with a Super Hero theme. Want to buy just one clef? Hero Training Academy - Treble ClefHero Training Academy - Alto ClefHero Training Academy - Bass Clef
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Ever have a conference with a parent and then a week later they email you about something you spoke about in the conference because they want to make sure they follow through? This document helps that! This editable form allows you to do a quick summary of your student(s) while verifying that the parent has a copy as well! Simply download, edit, and print two copies so the parent can have a copy and you can have a copy. Listed as orchestra but could work for multiple ensemble settings!
Do you use Essential Elements Book 1 with your orchestra students? Do you want a set group of assessment songs in one place? This packet follows the Essential Elements Quiz songs in the book. I allow students to write things in their own book. Once they come to test for their belt, they have to use this copy with no extra writing on it. Orchestra Karate is a great motivator for students. It adds some friendly competition to class!
Let your beginner string students soar through this booklet of well known tunes as a means of assessment for your classroom! Simply print, staple/punch, and perform with students! Want specific clefs?? Orchestra Karate - TrebleOrchestra Karate - Alto ClefOrchestra Karate - Bass
Looking for a little friendly competition in your classroom to get students working harder at note reading? Try this fun game of Around the World! All cards include three staves: Treble, Alto, and Bass clefs. This allows for a heterogenous game in the classroom rather than being stuck with one instrument (especially if you find yourself with only 1-2 of a specific instrument). Follow the directions below and have a blast seeing who can make it all the way around the world! Directions: Print out
Ready to get your student soaring through their alto clef note reading skills? What better way than the tried and true: Flashcards! While these are specific to beginner viola playing, they are not limited to that! Print the two page set for your students on separate pages (I'd recommend card stock if you can so they cannot see through to the back as easily), have them cut out the boxes (and keep the two extras just in case!), and then label them on the backs with letter name or finger number (or
Ready to get your student soaring through their note reading skills? What better way than the tried and true: Flashcards! While these are specific to beginner playing, they are not limited to that! Print the two page set for your students on separate pages (I'd recommend card stock if you can so they cannot see through to the back as easily), have them cut out the boxes (and keep the two extras just in case!), and then label them on the backs with letter name or finger number (or both). Remind y
Ever wanted to take your beginners on a safari? Now is your chance! Grab this training bundle that's great for a quick back to school lesson plan! All songs are written in D Major for easy ensemble playing but can be easily used on any two consecutive strings for a challenge. Use as an individual assessment or just for fun!
4th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Ever wanted to take your beginners on a safari? Now is your chance! Grab this training bundle that's great for a quick back to school lesson plan! All songs are written in D Major for easy ensemble playing but can be easily used on any two consecutive strings for a challenge. Use as an individual assessment or just for fun!
4th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Ever wanted to take your beginners on a safari? Now is your chance! Grab this training bundle that's great for a quick back to school lesson plan! All songs are written in D Major for easy ensemble playing but can be easily used on any two consecutive strings for a challenge. Use as an individual assessment or just for fun!
4th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
This map is based around the National Common Core Arts Standards for Music and splits up a yearlong class into six units. Teachers can go in any order they prefer, but all the information is in one place. Color coded by unit, this map breaks things down from objectives to vocabulary as well as activities to focus on in between! Includes both a PDF version as well as a google sheet for easy editing should you want to adjust!
I've used this in the past to help students have a physical representation of what to practice each week. This is great for rotating schedule or fixed schedules.
I've left it editable so you can fit it to your needs!
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Experience
I'm a beginning orchestra teacher that teaches in five different elementary schools. I've always been a fan of making things for my students that will help them succeed, so I've decided to put my skills to the test. :)
Teaching style
I'm goofy and strict all at the same time which actually makes for a strong group of musicians after their first year of playing. Plus, they're ready for the world of middle school sarcasm and college readiness.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I'm still amazed I get to do what I love every day! Students have more knowledge than you ever expect of them and tend to lead teachers to new paths.
My own education history
Bachelor of Music Education K-12
Master of Arts in Music Education K-12
Additional biographical information
I have a kitten named Peach who is one year old! I love to play kickball and try new food! I enjoy traveling to places I've never been (and the same places more than once).
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