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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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Editable Nature Student Desk Name Tags Name Plate Labels Classroom Template
These editable classroom name tags are a fun welcoming way to invite your students back to school this fall season, and keep things organized. The pumpkin and wooden theme of these editable name tags give warm and cozy look, perfect for a nature inspired or Montessori classroom with natural materials. Get ready for back-to-school! These looks great in elementary classrooms, Kindergarten, Preschool or Daycares. 4 designs included. Ideas for uses:classroom organizationfor markingmaterial binsboo
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
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)
Spelling Root Words with -ed Suffix Ending
Root Words with -ed Ending BOOM Cards Set 3This is deck of fun interactive cards where students can practice identify words with the -ed suffix. Students click the speaker to hear the word and a sentence using the word in context, then choose the correct word. In this spelling game, students type in the root word (left box) after reading the past tense 'ed' suffix (right box). Words include: sailed, stunned, sapped, backed, waited, landed, tripped, chilled, scanned, grabbed, frosted, fished,
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.3c
+1
Spelling Root Words with -ed Suffix Ending
Root Words with -ed Ending BOOM Cards Set 2This is deck of fun interactive cards where students can practice identify words with the -ed suffix. Students click the speaker to hear the word and a sentence using the word in context, then choose the correct word. In this spelling game, students type in the root word (left box) after reading the past tense 'ed' suffix (right box). Words include: shared, raked, melted, chatted, hugged, lived, yelled, called, played, patted, wanted, washed, choppe
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.3c
+1
Spelling Root Words with -ed Suffix Ending
Root Words with -ed Ending BOOM Cards Set 1This is a deck of fun interactive cards where students can practice identify words with the -ed suffix. Students click the speaker to hear the word and a sentence using the word in context, then choose the correct word. Root Words with -ed Ending In this spelling game, students type in the root word (left box) after reading the past tense 'ed' suffix (right box). Words include: jumped, helped, barked, ended, missed, asked, brushed, planned, dressed,
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.3c
+1
Composing with Time Signatures Rhythm Elementary Music Worksheets
This set of no-prep music worksheets is great practice for ta, ti-ti and half notes. These worksheets only focus on the 3/4 time signature. Find the 4/4 time signature composition worksheets here! For an extended activity, teacher and students can . . . Clap these rhythms as a class together.Line up all compositions on the white board and play it together (or one by one) as one bit music composition. Dotted line is for cutting.These worksheets are perfect for music subs, stations in the music c
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music
Order the Musical Alphabet | BOOM Cards for Piano Theory Elementary Music
Quickly and easily review the order of the musical alphabet, and the steps and skips concept with this summer-themed set of music task cards. Perfect for music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colourful visuals22 cards total in this self-shuffling deck; each game will use 12 cardsStraightforward instructions - students drag the missing icecream scoop onto the cone, after obse
K - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
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)
Note Naming Treble Clef Line Notes Music Game
Your elementary music students will love using this game to practice naming notes in treble clef! Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful desert-themed visualsLarge, clean staff lines24 cards in this self-shuffling deck15 cards in each playStraightforward instructions - students click on the letter to match the note picturedOnly the line notes up to one ledger line above or below the treble staff are includedBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes reviewing and teachi
2nd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Note Naming Bass Clef Line Notes Music Game
Your elementary music students will love using this game to practice naming notes in bass clef! Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful desert-themed visualsLarge, clean staff lines24 cards in this self-shuffling deck15 cards in each playStraightforward instructions - students click on the letter to match the note picturedOnly the line notes up to one ledger line above or below the bass staff are includedBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes reviewing and teaching a
2nd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Say, Clap, Write it Rhythm Syllable Music Worksheets Elementary Fall Themed
This set of fall 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 students can clap these rhythms as a class together.These worksheets are perfect for music subs, stations in the music classroom, quick assessments, partner work, or assignments for at-home practice. Fall Themed "Say, Clap, Wr
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music
Printable Sticker Chart Reward | Positive Behaviour or Music Practicing Tracker
These seasonal sticker charts are great for tracking positive behaviour, chores, homework or practicing activities such as music. This is a simple but effective way for children to visually see their progress and be proud of their accomplishments. Students can write their name on each chart. This set comes with a pumpkin, easter egg, christmas tree and a valentines mail. Each design comes in 2 sizes: 4 small fit on an 8 x 11" paper2 big fit on an 8 x 11" paperRelated Resources:⭐ Editable Rain
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Say, Clap, Write it Rhythm Syllable Music Worksheets Elementary Winter Themed
This set of 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 students can clap these rhythms as a class together.These worksheets are perfect for music subs, stations in the music classroom, quick assessments, partner work, or assignments for at-home practice. Find the Spring version of the Say, Cla
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music
Ledger Lines Notes on Treble and Bass Staff Interactive Music Game
With a focus on ledger line notes, reinforce your students' music note reading skills on the grand staff with this fun game, designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons. These note-naming task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for both beginner and intermediate students. Click here to try a demo of this game!Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and clear visuals, big grand staff and notes 42 self-shuffling cards in totalEach play is 15
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
PreReading Pre-Staff Music Note Identification Winter No Prep Music Game
This winter themed pre-reading note reading music game is a brilliant way to to introduce your young musicians to music theory and explore the staff! This interactive music game is designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary music and beginner piano students, this music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff, and spacial recognition. This is Set 2. Set 1 can be found here. Feat
1st - 3rd
Instrumental Music, Music
Pre-Reading Music Note Identification Winter No Prep Music Game
This winter themed pre-reading note reading music game is a brilliant way to to help your young musicians explore the staff! This interactive music game is designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary music and beginner piano students, this music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff, and spacial recognition. This is Set 1. Set 2 can be found here. Features of this easy-to-use
1st - 3rd
Instrumental Music, Music
Music Note Match for Beginner Piano Keyboard Geography
Beginner music students can click on the tooth corresponding to the correct note of the marked piano key. This digital game focuses on the 2 black key group, and the musical alphabet C D E. Designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for beginner music students. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple, colourful visuals20 cards total in this self-shuffling deckEach play is 10 cards (great for
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
I - V Tonic Dominant Chord Music Visual Pattern Aid for Beginner Piano Intervals
Simply cut out these printable cards and match up the I (tonic) chord with the key on the piano; it will help your students create 'bridges' with their hands and play a Perfect Fifth by visualizing the bridge. Includes:C - G G - D F - C E - B D - A A - E B - F♯ B♭ - F D♭ - A♭ A♭ - E♭ G♭ - D♭ E♭ - B♭ Please make sure you print at 100% scale, so the cards fit on your keyboard :)Let’s Connect!⫸ Be part of our growing fb community where we think creatively and expand on our teaching in music, sound
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Printable Intro to Music Pre Note Reading High and Low Note Cards for Elementary
These Printable Intro to Music Pre Notereading High and Low Note Cards for Elementary note reading music cards is a brilliant way to to help your young musicians explore the staff! These cards are designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff. As a teacher, you can ask the students which berry / ladybu
PreK - 2nd
Music, Other (Performing 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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