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Caffeinated J

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
About the store
I have been teaching for 13 years. As a brand new teacher with no idea how to create a sequential curriculum rather than fun, one-off lessons, I am now passionate about saving you time by offering resources that create a well-rounded education that will help kids fall in love with music. When I am not teaching, I am at home with my family and beagle, Leonard Beaglestein, reading a book with a cup of coffee.
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Preview of Grizzly Bear : A song for Quarter Rest and Forte and Piano | Loud and Quiet

Grizzly Bear : A song for Quarter Rest and Forte and Piano | Loud and Quiet

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Caffeinated J
The song Grizzly Bear is a great song for quarter rest as well as loud and quiet or piano and forte in your elementary music class! This resource does not use specific rhythm syllables so it is flexible to fit your classroom. Perform the song on body percussion, unpitched percussion, and xylophones along with this folk song. Your students will love the variety of playing activities with this presentation and the opportunity to create their own patterns! What's included in this product...Standard
Preview of Elementary Music Recorder Unit Plan | Self-Paced Hybrid Recorder Jewel Hunt

Elementary Music Recorder Unit Plan | Self-Paced Hybrid Recorder Jewel Hunt

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Caffeinated J
If you are looking for a new recorder unit for your upper elementary music students that will allow you to hear students individually but also engage students throughout class, look no further than this Recorder Jewel Hunt unit! This self-paced recorder unit plan will get your kids learning about how to play the recorder, composers, and even theory! Students can complete 6 levels of quests and playing tests to earn jewels (magnets). This unit can last anywhere between 6-10 classes (I give it abo
Preview of Cobbler, Cobbler - A Song to Teach Quarter and Eighth notes | Sol and Mi

Cobbler, Cobbler - A Song to Teach Quarter and Eighth notes | Sol and Mi

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Caffeinated J
The song Cobbler, Cobbler is a favorite in lower elementary music to prepare and present quarter and eighth notes as well as sol and mi. With beat, iconic, and standard rhythm charts, this can be used in any of your K-2 music classes. The body percussion and create-your-own ostinato slides would be good for upper elementary classes wanting to review known songs with higher difficulty playing skills. This resource does not specify rhythm syllables, so whether you use Ta and Ti-Ti, Ta and Ta-Di,
Preview of Quarter and Eighth Note Rhythm Flashcards

Quarter and Eighth Note Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice quarter and eighth notes with these watercolor themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review quarter and eighth notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that work
Preview of Music Math v.1 Print and Go Cross Curricular Worksheets

Music Math v.1 Print and Go Cross Curricular Worksheets

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Caffeinated J
These cross-curricular worksheets are great for elementary music teachers looking to incorporate math in their music lessons! Three printable and digital worksheets that progressively get more difficult make it easy to differentiate, so this is a great activity to include in centers, extra credit, early finisher work, or even to leave with a sub. Your first, second, and third grade teachers will thank you for extending their content into your music room! This bundle includes worksheets fit for
Preview of Lucy Locket - A Song to Teach Quarter and Eighth Notes and La

Lucy Locket - A Song to Teach Quarter and Eighth Notes and La

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Caffeinated J
The song "Lucy Locket" is a favorite in elementary music class to practice beat and rhythm, as well as prepare and present quarter/eighth notes and "la." This resource does not specify rhythm syllables, so whether you use Ta and Ti-Ti, Ta and Ta-Di, or another syllable system this resource is flexible to fit your classroom. You can also use it to play boomwhackers with color coded solfege! This product includes: - Words to the song - Steady beat chart with words - Rhythm icons with words - Quart
Preview of Dotted Half Note Rhythm Flashcards

Dotted Half Note Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice dotted half notes with these watercolor themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review dotted half notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that works for you and your
Preview of Sixteenth Notes Rhythm Flashcards

Sixteenth Notes Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice sixteenth notes with these watercolor themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review sixteenth notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that works for you and your cla
Preview of Music Math v.2 Print and Go Cross Curricular Basic Operations with Fractions

Music Math v.2 Print and Go Cross Curricular Basic Operations with Fractions

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Caffeinated J
These cross-curricular worksheets are great for elementary music teachers looking to incorporate math in their music lessons! Three printable and digital worksheets with fractions that progressively get more difficult make it easy to differentiate, so this is a great activity to include in centers, extra credit, early finisher work, or even to leave with a sub. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers will thank you for extending their content into your music room! This bundle includes wor
Preview of Quarter Rest Rhythm Flashcards

Quarter Rest Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice quarter rests with these watercolor themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review quarter rests. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that works for you and your cla
Preview of Quarter and Eighth Note Fall Rhythm Flashcards

Quarter and Eighth Note Fall Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice quarter and eighth notes with these fall themed rhythm flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review quarter and eighth notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that wor
Preview of Quarter and Eighth Note Valentine Rhythm Flashcards

Quarter and Eighth Note Valentine Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice quarter and eighth notes with these Valentine themed rhythm flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review quarter and eighth notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system tha
Preview of Addition and Subtraction Task Cards: Music Math

Addition and Subtraction Task Cards: Music Math

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Caffeinated J
Are you a classroom teacher that would like to engage those music inclined students who are distracted and seem to be bored? Do you want to reinforce the practical applications of math that they are already learning in music class? Are you a music teacher looking to add cross-curricular subjects into your classroom and help reinforce the concepts your colleagues are teaching? These task cards focus on addition and subtraction of whole numbers. Use these cards in centers, as a movement activity
Preview of Fall Vocal Exploration for Elementary Music

Fall Vocal Exploration for Elementary Music

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Caffeinated J
Practice high and low sounds in your elementary music class with these fall-themed vocal explorations! These vocal explorations will help your students find their head voice and use their singing voice. They would also be great for scarf movements! Please consider leaving feedback for this product! It means so much to me, and helps you earn FREE products! For every review you leave, you earn credits toward a future purchase. Go to "My Purchases" to leave a review. Thank you in advance! If you w
Preview of Dotted Quarter Note Rhythm Flashcards

Dotted Quarter Note Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice dotted quarter notes with these watercolor themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review dotted quarter notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that works for you an
Preview of Editable Indiana Music Standard Data Collection

Editable Indiana Music Standard Data Collection

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Caffeinated J
Data collection is a valuable tool, but it can be hard to organize all of the information for hundreds of students. This editable document uses the 2018 Indiana standards, based on the 2014 NCCAS standards, to help organize your data by class. Simply fill in one form with the class list and all of the pages are ready to print! When you are ready to assess students, fill in the column title with the standard and date! Your assessments will now be easy to read and well-organized!
Preview of Doggie, Doggie - A Song to Teach La and Quarter and Eighth Notes

Doggie, Doggie - A Song to Teach La and Quarter and Eighth Notes

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Caffeinated J
This Doggie Doggie song is a favorite to practice beat and rhythm, as well as prepare and present quarter/eighth notes and La. This resource does not specify rhythm syllables, so whether you use Ta and Ti-Ti, Ta and Ta-Di, or another syllable system, this resource is flexible to fit your classroom. The solfege of this song matches some color-coded instruments. This product includes: - Words to the song - Steady beat chart with words - Rhythm icons with words - Quarter and eighth note teaching s
Preview of Quarter Rest Fall Rhythm Flashcards

Quarter Rest Fall Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice quarter rest with these fall themed rhythm flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review quarter rest. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that works for you and your clas
Preview of Naughty Kitty Cat Song for Quarter Rest

Naughty Kitty Cat Song for Quarter Rest

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Caffeinated J
The song Naughty Kitty Cat is a fun song for quarter rest in your elementary music class! This resource does not use specific rhythm syllables so it is flexible to fit your classroom. Perform the song on body percussion, unpitched percussion, and xylophones. Your students will love the silly lyrics, the variety of playing activities with this presentation, and the opportunity to create their own patterns! What's included in this product...Standard notation on staffLyricsBeat chartIconic rhythm (
Preview of Half Note Winter Rhythm Flashcards

Half Note Winter Rhythm Flashcards

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Caffeinated J
Practice half notes with these winter themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review half notes. Use these flash cards in centers as a teacher led station or as a student led station with instruments. These can also be used for rhythm games. There are so many possibilities with these flash cards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rhythm syllable system that works for you and your classroom! If you
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching for 13 years. As a brand new teacher with no idea how to create a sequential curriculum rather than fun, one-off lessons, I am now passionate about saving you time by offering resources that create a well-rounded education that will help kids fall in love with music. When I am not teaching, I am at home with my family and beagle, Leonard Beaglestein, reading a book with a cup of coffee.

Teaching style

I believe that methods such as Orff and Kodaly all have their strengths but that there is not one right method. I combine the methods to create a well-rounded, sequential curriculum. I plan engaging, high-movement activities that get students creating music and collaborating.

My own education history

Bachelor in Music Education: Ball State University, 2012 Masters in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Indiana University, (est. 2026)

Additional biographical information

You can check out my blog here where I talk about lesson ideas and how I teach certain concepts: https://caffeinatedj.com/blog/