TPT
Total:
$0.00
Caffeinated J Banner

Caffeinated J

Rated 4.83 out of 5, based on 60 reviews
143 Followers
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.
Read more

All resources

Preview of Music Positive Note Home BUNDLE

Music Positive Note Home BUNDLE

Created by
Caffeinated J
Have you considered a certificate as a positive reinforcement tool to add to your classroom management strategy in the elementary music room? Do you want to communicate with parents more effectively? These music certificates are a great way to catch students participating and doing the right thing! With the bundle you'll receive two levels of certificates to reward great behavior in all grade levels of your elementary music room. Your students will love the anticipation and excitement of being
Preview of Music Genius Hour Student Template (Google Doc & Printable)

Music Genius Hour Student Template (Google Doc & Printable)

Created by
Caffeinated J
If you're looking for an elementary music project for your upper grades or middle school grades, look no further than Genius Hour! Students will pick a music-related topic that they are interested in learning more about. Your fifth, sixth, or seventh graders could learn an instrument, create a presentation on a musician or genre of music, research music around the world, and more! At the end of the unit, they will present their project and end product to the class. Giving students some class tim
Preview of Lower Elementary Music Positive Note Home

Lower Elementary Music Positive Note Home

Created by
Caffeinated J
Have you considered a certificate as a positive reinforcement tool to add to your classroom management strategy in the elementary music room? Do you want to communicate with parents more effectively? These music certificates are a great way to catch students participating and doing the right thing! To save even more time, the teacher name is an editable field- just enter your name once and it will appear on all of the certificates! To use, simply pick a student at the beginning of class and,
Preview of Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheet Bundle

Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheet Bundle

Created by
Caffeinated J
Are you looking for an easy rhythm composition activity for your elementary music students? These sets of print-and-go composition worksheets are perfect for helping your K-5 music students get creative! Each set of this themed worksheet bundle includes 13 worksheets with pages of different levels to make it easy to differentiate for your elementary music students. Several worksheets in each set are editable to customize for your classroom's needs, which can be a great addition to your sub tub!
Preview of We Are Dancing in the Forest - Song for Quarter & Eighth Notes & La (So and Sol)

We Are Dancing in the Forest - Song for Quarter & Eighth Notes & La (So and Sol)

Created by
Caffeinated J
The song We Are Dancing in the Forest is an elementary music class favorite to practice beat and rhythm, as well as prepare and present quarter and eighth notes and la. This resource does not use specific 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. It also includes slides for body percussion and for playing xylophones or color-coded instruments! There are two copies of the presentation- one for So
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

Created by
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 Spring Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheets

Spring Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheets

Created by
Caffeinated J
Are you looking for an easy rhythm composition activity for your elementary music students? This set of print-and-go spring rhythm composition worksheets is perfect for helping your K-5 music students get creative! This product includes 13 worksheets with pages of varying levels to make it easy to differentiate for your musicians. Several worksheets are editable to customize for your classroom's needs. Students can use these to write ostinati, body percussion patterns, easy-to-read xylophon
Preview of Rhythm Flashcards Year Long Bundle for Elementary Music

Rhythm Flashcards Year Long Bundle for Elementary Music

Created by
Caffeinated J
Practice rhythms in your elementary music classroom all year long with this bundle of themed rhythm flashcards! These flashcards make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment to review rhythms. Use these year-round 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 music flashcards, and because there are no syllables written on them you can use any rh
Preview of Quarter and Eighth Note Rhythm Flashcards

Quarter and Eighth Note Rhythm Flashcards

Created by
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 Songs to Teach Quarter and Eighth notes | Ta and Ti-Ti

Songs to Teach Quarter and Eighth notes | Ta and Ti-Ti

Created by
Caffeinated J
Teach quarter and eighth notes to your elementary music students with this bundle of folk songs. There are no rhythm syllables, so it can be used with any syllable system, like ta and ti-ti or ta and ta-di. Beat, iconic, and standard rhythm charts make these appropriate for lower elementary grades. The presentations also include slides for teaching what quarter and eighth notes look like.  The songs include color-coded solfege on two- or three-line staff that coordinate with boomwhackers. Many o
Preview of Music Math BUNDLE Print & Go Cross-Curricular Worksheets Nautical

Music Math BUNDLE Print & Go Cross-Curricular Worksheets Nautical

Created by
Caffeinated J
These nautical 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 elementary grade teachers will thank you for extending their content into your music room! This bundle includes worksheets fit for many
Preview of Watercolor Rhythm Flashcards Bundle

Watercolor Rhythm Flashcards Bundle

Created by
Caffeinated J
Practice rhythms with these watercolor themed flash cards! These make a great whole group lesson, individualized work, or formative assessment. Use these 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 like this product, you may also
Preview of Music Math v.1 Print and Go Cross Curricular Worksheets

Music Math v.1 Print and Go Cross Curricular Worksheets

Created by
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 Apple Tree Song for Do , Quarter and Eighth Notes + Science Integration

Apple Tree Song for Do , Quarter and Eighth Notes + Science Integration

Created by
Caffeinated J
This Apple Tree song is a favorite to teach do and quarter and eighth notes in elementary music. You can prepare, present, and practice with the many slides covering do and quarter and eighth notes. This folk song presentation also includes cross-curricular science connections with slides about apple trees that connect to the NGSS standards for grades K-3. This helps you connect music and science quickly, easily, and meaningfully for students without taking away from your curriculum or lesson.
Preview of Sol Mi Valentine's Day Solfege Flashcards

Sol Mi Valentine's Day Solfege Flashcards

Created by
Caffeinated J
Practice Mi and So (Mi Sol) in the elementary music room with these Valentine's Day themed solfege flashcards. These cards come in three sizes (full, half size, and quarter size) to be versatile enough for whole group practice, center work, or as game pieces. These flashcards work great for singing, recorders, and xylophones! These flashcards have no solfege syllables, so they can be used for any syllable system. This resource contains flashcards using both a one or two-line staff. T
Preview of Sol Mi Winter Solfege Flashcards

Sol Mi Winter Solfege Flashcards

Created by
Caffeinated J
Practice Mi and So (Mi Sol) with these winter themed solfege flashcards. These cards come in three sizes (full, half size, and quarter size) to be versatile enough for whole group practice, center work, or as game pieces. These flashcards work great for singing, recorders, and xylophones! These flashcards have no solfege syllables, so they can be used for any syllable system. This resource contains flashcards using both a one or two line staff. The product includes:60 full 8.5x11 size
Preview of Christmas Solfege Flashcard Bundle | Sol Mi, La, Pentatonic

Christmas Solfege Flashcard Bundle | Sol Mi, La, Pentatonic

Created by
Caffeinated J
Practice mi and sol, la, and pentatonic scales with these Christmas themed solfege flashcards. These cards come in three sizes (full, half size, and quarter size) to be versatile enough for whole group practice, center work, or as game pieces. These flashcards work great for singing, recorders, and xylophones! These flashcards have no solfege syllables, so they can be used for any syllable system. The product includes:140 full 8.5x11 size flashcards70 pages of half size flashcards35 pages of qua
Preview of Winter Solfege Flashcard Bundle (mi - sol, la, pentatonic)

Winter Solfege Flashcard Bundle (mi - sol, la, pentatonic)

Created by
Caffeinated J
Practice mi and sol, la, and pentatonic scales with these winter themed solfege flashcards. These cards come in three sizes (full, half size, and quarter size) to be versatile enough for whole group practice, center work, or as game pieces. These flashcards work great for singing, recorders, and xylophones! These flashcards have no solfege syllables, so they can be used for any syllable system. The product includes:140 full 8.5x11 size flashcards70 pages of half size flashcards 35 pag
Preview of Halloween Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheets

Halloween Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheets

Created by
Caffeinated J
Are you looking for an easy rhythm composition activity for your elementary music students? This set of print-and-go Halloween rhythm composition worksheets is perfect for helping your K-5 music students get creative! This set of 13 worksheets has pages of different levels to make it easy to differentiate for your K-5 students. Several worksheets are editable to customize for your classroom's needs. Students can use these to write ostinati, body percussion patterns, easy-to-read xylophone o
Preview of Christmas Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheets

Christmas Elementary Music Composition Print and Go Rhythm Worksheets

Created by
Caffeinated J
Are you looking for an easy composition activity for your elementary music students? This print and go set of Christmas composition worksheets is perfect for helping your students get creative! This set of 13 worksheets has pages of different levels to make it easy to differentiate for your K-5 students. Several worksheets are editable to customize for your classroom's needs. Students can use these to write ostinati, body percussion patterns, easy to read xylophone or recorder music, and mo
Showing 1-20 of 88 results

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/