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Hello! I'm Allie B and have been teaching 13 years of interdisciplinary art and music classes, and developing unique arts + technology programming for young children to college age students. I have an extensive background in contemporary art, classical music and new music composition.
With a passion for cultivating play and imagination, I programs interdisciplinary workshops, and design digital educational resources for educators.
The Creative Teaching Lab (formerly Rainbow Forecast) is a series of multiple projects all exploring arts, music and S.T.E.A.M education. One of these projects is creative digital teaching resources for teachers to easily implement musical or creative inspiration into their classrooms.
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Halloween Creative Sound Design Foley Activity | No-Prep Music and Arts Lesson
Your students become foley artists in this Halloween themed no prep activity, being creative sound makers; as they watch videos, they re-perform the sound. Music and sound play a huge role in storytelling, and creating an environment that makes us feel like we are there! All you need is to project the slides / videos and have an assortment of objects that can make sound (wooden blocks, rocks, cellophane, crumpled kraft paper..) As a sound artist and educator, I have personally used this activi
3rd - 6th
Art, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
PreReading Pre-Staff Note Reading Game for Young Elementary Music
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff. This is set 5 of the Easy PreReading Pre-Staff Music Series for Young Beginners. A unique game for pre-reading younger music students! 30 cards of pre-reading notes, identifying which of the two berry-notes are HIGHER or LOWER than the other, based on the direction of the arrow. Ea
K - 3rd
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
PreReading Pre-Staff Note Reading Game for Young Elementary Music
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff. This is set 6 of the Easy PreReading Pre-Staff Music Series for Young Beginners. A unique game for pre-reading younger music students! 30 cards of pre-reading notes, identifying which of the two berry-notes are HIGHER or LOWER than the other, based on the direction of the arrow. Ea
K - 3rd
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Elementary Music Activity Easter Spring Bundle: Games and Worksheets
Need a fun, easy way to introduce your music students to musical concepts? These music resources provide the perfect blend of practice and play! Use them during piano lessons, in the elementary music classroom, or assign them for extra fun practice at home. Music teachers can use this music activity variety bundle full of Boom Cards, Games, Music Manipulatives, Ear Training, Music Worksheets, all Spring / Easter themed to make your lessons thoughtful and fun! Don't forget to leave a review! You
K - 3rd
Art, Instrumental Music, Music
Drag and Drop Notes on the Treble Staff Easter Music Game
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice staff geography, and placing notes on the staff. Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful Easter themed visualsLarge, clean staff lines24 cards in this self-shuffling deckEach play presents 10 cardsStraightforward and intuitive - students drag the note onto the correct space on the treble staffB
2nd - 5th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Say, Clap, Write Rhythm Syllable Music Worksheet Bundle for Centers, Elementary
"Say, Clap, Write it" Rhythm Syllable Music Worksheets offer a simple and effective way for elementary students to practice rhythm concepts through basic activities such as identifying rhythm syllables and clapping patterns. This bundle of themed no-prep music worksheets is great practice for ta, ti-ti and half notes. Students will read the word sets, clap out the syllables, and write down the rhythm they hear.There can be more than one answer to each word set.To check answers, teacher and st
2nd - 5th
Art, Music
Drag and Drop Notes Pre-Reading Spaces on the Staff Elementary Music Game
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice staff geography, and placing notes on the staff. Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful visualsLarge, clean staff lines14 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students drag the note (cookie / milk) onto the space the card asks forBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep!
3rd - 6th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Drag and Drop Notes Pre-Reading Lines on the Staff Elementary Music Game
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice staff geography, and placing notes on the staff. Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful visualsLarge, clean staff lines19 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students drag the note (cookie / milk) onto the line the card asks forBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep!
2nd - 5th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Drag and Drop Pre-Reading Lines on the Staff Elementary Music Game
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice staff geography, and placing notes on the staff. Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful visualsLarge, clean staff lines19 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students drag the note (berry) onto the line the card asks forBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes re
2nd - 5th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Creative Sound Design Foley Activity | No-Prep Music and Arts Lesson
Your students explore how sound tells a story, becoming foley artists in this no prep activity, being creative sound makers; as they watch videos, they re-perform the sound. This activity builds listening skills, creativity, collaboration, and confidence while introducing students to the real-world art of Foley sound design used in film and animation — no instruments required. As a sound artist and educator, I have personally used this activity with over 400 students–in workshops; elementary
1st - 4th
Art, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Rhythm Notation Practice Worksheets for Elementary (Quarter, Half, Dotted Half)
Grab this FREE set of worksheets to help your students with their first notation. These beginner-level worksheets are designed for practicing writing their quarter notes, half notes and dotted half notes (crochet, minim and dotted minim). Great as a quick activity in class to reinforce note values after teaching the concept of 'ta's' and counting; or assign them for an at home challenge! Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful visualsLarge, clean staff linesRelated Music Class
PreK - 4th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Pre-Reading Pre Staff Note Reading Game for Young Elementary Music
This set of music task cards helps your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff. This is set 4 of the Easy Pre-Reading Music Series for Young Beginners. Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful visualsLarge, clean staff lines20 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students click on the note (berry) they think is the hi
K - 4th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Sphero littleBits™ Function Cards for STEM, STEAM
This hands-on activity that encourages critical thinking and problem solving is a great addition to any makerspace. This activity is designed to help students: ⭐ Gain STEM / STEAM skills ⭐ Consider real-world applications ⭐ Develop a foundation for long-lasting learning This resource is a great introduction to using littleBits™. It is designed so that each page of cards is a new focused exploration of these building blocks. This is set 1; find set 2 here!Features of this low-prep resource:Work
5th - 8th
Engineering, Other (Arts), Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.2
, W.5.2a
, W.5.7
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ART KIT: Draw Patterns Porcelain Vases | for self-guided creative exploration
Students will look closely at patterns with this art kit for self-guided creative exploration. You can use this set of worksheets to introduce and discuss patterns on vases and students can practice creating and expanding upon unique patterns. This can fit nicely into a pre-existing unit on patterns or stand alone as its own lesson. Features of this no-prep resource:2 informative worksheets about patterns on porcelain vases6 worksheets for students to brainstorm, mirror, and build on patterns4 w
1st - 4th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Bass Clef Note Naming BOOM Cards, Note Identification, Piano Beginner Band
Your elementary music students will love practicing bass clef note naming with this engaging set of music task cards! Use this music game to review for back to school. Great to use as a whole class, in one-on-one lessons, or to assign for extra at-home practice. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful ocean-themed visualsLarge, clean staff lines22 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students identify the note on the staff by clicking the appropriate lett
2nd - 5th
Music, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Treble Clef Note Naming Digital Note Reading Music Game for Elementary
Your elementary music students will love practicing treble clef note naming with this engaging underwater-themed interactive music game! By reinforcing note identification through a digital tool, students can have self-assess and learn at their own pace. Great to use as a whole class, in one-on-one lessons, or to assign for extra at-home practice. Also great as an activity for music sub plans. WHY use a digital music game? By reinforcing music theory through a digital tool, students are familia
4th - 7th
Music, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Piano Hand Spinner, Fine Motor Skills, Primer Beginner Music Level
This resource is great for in-class use with beginner / primer piano students. The spinners can be used for a wide range of activities; for example: *student's spin to "left hand* can prompt them to create a line drawing using only their left hand. ⭐ Designed to engage children ~10 y/o and under. ⭐ Students can practice identifying their right hand, left hand. ⭐ By incorporating spinners into a lesson, it gives the child a sense of agency, and can encourage them to start a routine for specif
PreK - 2nd
Music, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Printable Mini Folder Template for Collage and Keepsakes
A simple cut-out template of a darling little folder to store small things such as pressed plants, craft paper, loose leaf art supplies. Kids can decorate the front cover! Single Teacher License (or Studio License)This product is for the use by purchasing teacher. Single Use with purchaser's students only. Not for commercial use.Copyright © 2025 The Creative Teaching Lab*. All rights reserved. *formerly Rainbow Forecast
PreK - 8th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
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About the store
Experience
Hello! I'm Allie B and have been teaching 13 years of interdisciplinary art and music classes, and developing unique arts + technology programming for young children to college age students. I have an extensive background in contemporary art, classical music and new music composition.
With a passion for cultivating play and imagination, I programs interdisciplinary workshops, and design digital educational resources for educators.
The Creative Teaching Lab (formerly Rainbow Forecast) is a series of multiple projects all exploring arts, music and S.T.E.A.M education. One of these projects is creative digital teaching resources for teachers to easily implement musical or creative inspiration into their classrooms.
Teaching style
Play-based, multidisciplinary, explorative, sound explorations, Reggio-inspired.
Allie's presents art, pedagogy and play as interconnected experiences; combining the use of new media and the Reggio Emilia approach. Alanna's uses a multi-modal approach in S.T.E.A.M education which has been facilitated through galleries and schools. Her vision to make the world a better place frequently aligns with organizations who invest in music, art and technology programs for young age groups; children must be inspired and empowered to create a better future.
My own education history
BFA. Music Composition and Theory, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
SFU School of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts), Vancouver, BC
University of Victoria (Visual Arts), Victoria, BC
Diploma. A.R.C.T. Piano Performance, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Ontario
Additional biographical information
I’m Allie. It’s so nice to meet you! I specialize in age-appropriate early childhood resources and educational programming. To quench my insatiable appetite for creative connection, I work as a community-engaged new media artist with galleries and schools, and perform in the noise/electronic music scene. I am passionate about creating more engaging learning resources for music education and shifting the power in learning art and music back to the innately creative child.
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